Build Expo USA

What Build Expo USA does

Build Expo USA, founded in 1986 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, operates a portfolio of approximately 11 regional, two-day B2B trade shows targeting the U.S. construction industry. The events serve construction professionals — including builders, contractors, remodelers, architects, and developers — by aggregating 180–300+ exhibitors per show across markets including Houston, South Florida, Charlotte, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Tampa, Austin, Nashville, Dallas, Atlanta, and (launching January 2027) Indianapolis. The company operates as a division of Marketplace Events and is supported by partnerships with 30+ industry associations such as AIA, AGC, ABC, and NAHB.

The core product is the live trade show itself, augmented by a regional Buyers Guide publication and an expanding slate of educational seminars spanning topics such as AI in construction, cybersecurity, mental health, and women in construction. Underlying technology is primarily event-production and marketing infrastructure (shared services from parent Marketplace Events), attendee and exhibitor databases, and lead-generation data products, rather than proprietary software platforms.

Build Expo USA generates revenue primarily through exhibitor booth rentals, event sponsorships, on-site advertising, and ancillary data and publication products. Pricing is transactional per show; long-tenured exhibitors such as Renewal by Andersen and Pella participate across multiple market cycles. Distribution leverage is provided by association partnerships that supply both exhibitor pipelines and attendee traffic, while geographic diversification across 11 markets limits exposure to any single regional construction cycle.

Name

Build Expo USA

Legal name

Build Expo USA

Website

https://buildexpousa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Build Expo USA runs approximately 11 regional two-day B2B trade shows serving U.S. construction professionals (builders, contractors, architects, remodelers), aggregating 180–300+ exhibitors per market and operating as a division of Marketplace Events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trade Show & Event Management Services

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192)

akta.pro primary industry

Construction, Building Materials & Real Estate Shows Organizers (THAHABAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

General Consumer Expos & Trade Shows (MPAGAFAA)

Keywords

• Construction trade shows
• Regional exhibition events
• Trade show management
• Building industry expos
• Exhibitor booth rental

Headquarters

HQ city

Austin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Exhibitor Booth Sales: Companies pay to exhibit at Build Expo events. Exhibitor packages include booth space at the trade show floor. Pricing varies by event location and booth size.
2. Sponsorship Packages: Companies purchase sponsorship packages at different tiers (Platinum, Gold, etc.) for brand visibility, advertising placements, and prominent positioning at events.
3. Advertising in Show Publications: Companies advertise in event publications such as the Buyers Guide magazines distributed at each event.
4. Badge Registration/Data Collection: Free admission for attendees enables large foot traffic while collecting prospect data for exhibitors and sponsors.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Build Expo USA organizes and hosts regional 2-day building and construction trade shows in 11 major U.S. markets, providing paid exhibition booth space to vendors and complimentary admission plus free educational seminars to attendees. The core deliverable is the regional expo event itself, supplemented by booth rentals, tiered sponsorship packages, Buyers Guide publications, and badge/RSVP registration systems.

Product overview

Build Expo USA is a regional trade show and event management company producing 10 annual construction industry expos across U.S. cities (Atlanta, Austin, Charlotte, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Nashville, Phoenix, South Florida, Tampa). The core product is the regional Build Expo event series, which combines exhibition space rental for vendors with free educational classes and seminars covering construction business topics. Additional offerings include sponsorship/advertising packages, the Show Magazine Buyers Guide publications, and VIP badge registration. The company operates as a division of Marketplace Events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Regional Build Expo Trade Shows Annual 2-day regional building and construction trade shows held across 11 U.S. cities (Houston, South Florida, Charlotte, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Indianapolis, Tampa, Austin, Nashville, Dallas, Atlanta), featuring paid exhibition space for vendors and free admission for attendees including contractors, architects, designers, developers, and facility managers.
• Exhibition Booth Rental Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 300 exhibitors at Dallas show, 280+ at Houston, 180+ at Atlanta and Austin shows
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

28 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major, regional and minor.

• Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerABC is a proud member of Build Expo USA. The association promotes Build Expo events to its contractor members across the U.S.
• The Associated General Contractors of AmericacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAGC is a proud member association promoting Build Expo events to its contractor membership base.
• National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerNAHB is a proud member association that promotes Build Expo to home builder members.
• U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerUSGBC is a proud member promoting Build Expo to its members focused on sustainable building.
• National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerNAWIC promotes Build Expo events to women in construction careers.
• BOMA International (Building Owners and Managers Association)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerBOMA is a proud member association connecting Build Expo with commercial building owners and managers.
• American Apartment Owners AssociationmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerAAOA promotes Build Expo to apartment owners and managers.
• Construction Specifications Institute (CSI)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerCSI promotes Build Expo to architects, specifiers, and construction professionals.
• ASID (American Society of Interior Designers) Texas ChapterregionalGTM or Marketing PartnerASID Texas Chapter promotes Build Expo to interior design professionals.
• National Association of Minority ContractorsmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerNAMC promotes Build Expo to minority-owned contracting businesses.
• Latin Builders AssociationmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerLatin Builders Association promotes Build Expo to Hispanic construction professionals and businesses.
• National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerNARI promotes Build Expo to remodeling contractors.
• International Facility Management Association (IFMA)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerIFMA promotes Build Expo to facility management professionals.
• American Subcontractors Association (ASA)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerASA promotes Build Expo to subcontractor members.
• Construction Management Association of America (CMAA)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerCMAA promotes Build Expo to construction management professionals.
• National Safety CouncilmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerNational Safety Council promotes Build Expo to members focused on construction safety.
• National Underground Construction AssociationmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerNUCA promotes Build Expo to underground construction contractors.
• Associated Minority Contractors of AmericamajorGTM or Marketing PartnerAMCA promotes Build Expo to minority contractors.
• NAIOP North TexasregionalGTM or Marketing PartnerNAIOP North Texas promotes Build Expo to commercial real estate developers in Texas.
• TEXO (Texas Associated General Contractors)regionalGTM or Marketing PartnerTEXO promotes Build Expo to contractors in Texas.
• Land Improvement Contractors of AmericaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLICA promotes Build Expo to land improvement contractors.
• Austin Apartment AssociationregionalGTM or Marketing PartnerAustin Apartment Association promotes Build Expo to apartment industry professionals in Austin.
• Central Texas Subcontractors AssociationregionalGTM or Marketing PartnerCTSA promotes Build Expo to subcontractors in Central Texas.
• Home Builders Association (HBA)regionalGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal HBAs promote Build Expo to home builder members.
• Florida Home Builders Association (FHBA)regionalGTM or Marketing PartnerFHBA promotes Build Expo to home builders in Florida.
• National Association of Black Women in Construction (NABWIC)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerNABWIC promotes Build Expo to Black women in construction.
• Black Contractors AssociationmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerBCA promotes Build Expo to Black-owned contracting businesses.
• Marketplace EventscoreOthersBuild Expo USA is a division of Marketplace Events, a larger trade show and event management company.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Informa Markets: Operates many of the largest U.S. construction trade shows including World of Concrete and Greenbuild, serving overlapping contractor and building-product exhibitor audiences. Significantly larger and more diversified than Build Expo USA, but directly comparable in core business model of organizing B2B construction exhibitions.
• dmg events: Global operator of construction and building trade shows including the Big 5 series in the Middle East and adjacent regional events. Comparable business model of organizing multi-city B2B construction exhibitions, though primarily international footprint versus Build Expo's U.S. focus.
• Reed Exhibitions: Operates numerous construction, building, and infrastructure trade shows globally. Overlapping B2B exhibition model with Build Expo USA, but much larger scale and broader vertical coverage beyond residential and commercial construction.
• Messe Frankfurt: Operates major building and construction trade fairs including Light+Building, BAU, and ISH. Comparable in running large-scale B2B building-industry exhibitions, primarily serving European and Asian markets rather than the U.S. regional footprint Build Expo targets.
• Clarion Events: Global trade show operator with construction and building-sector events including Middle East Concrete and Construction Week. Comparable B2B exhibition business model, though predominantly outside the U.S. market where Build Expo operates.
• Hanley Wood / Zonda: Construction-industry media and events company (now part of Zonda) that historically operated builder-focused trade shows and media properties. Comparable in targeting construction decision-makers with both events and content, though significantly larger media footprint than Build Expo USA.

Direct peers

• Emerald X: Operates construction and remodeling trade shows including the Remodeling Show, DeckExpo, and co-produces the NAHB International Builders' Show. Closest direct U.S. competitor in running multi-city B2B building-industry exhibitions for contractors, remodelers, and suppliers.
• National Association of Home Builders (NAHB International Builders' Show): Operates the International Builders' Show, the largest annual U.S. residential construction trade show. Targets the same general contractor, builder, and supplier audience that Build Expo USA serves, and overlaps with several of Build Expo's listed association partners.
• The American Institute of Architects (AIA Conference on Architecture): Operates the AIA Conference on Architecture, a major U.S. trade show targeting architects and design professionals. Directly overlaps with Build Expo's architect and designer attendee segment and competes for the same exhibitor pool of building product manufacturers.

Regional players

• National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI): Operates remodeling-industry events and serves remodelers, design-build firms, and suppliers — a key audience segment for Build Expo. Listed as one of Build Expo's association partners, indicating close ecosystem overlap rather than direct head-to-head competition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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