New York Build Expo

What New York Build Expo does

New York Build Expo is the annual flagship construction and design trade show held at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York. Organized by Oliver Kinross Ltd. — a UK-registered B2B events company operating as part of the Nineteen Group — the event is positioned as New York's largest construction and design exhibition, drawing 40,000+ attendees, 550+ exhibitors, and 550+ speakers. The underlying platform is a physical exhibition and conference business rather than a software product: core deliverables are booth floor space, 14 specialized conference tracks (covering architecture, sustainability, AI & digital construction, tall buildings, government, real estate, fire safety, and more), AIA CES-accredited workshops, 25+ networking events, and co-location with the InstallerSHOW New York HVACR trade show. Technology footprint is limited to event-management tooling and a marketing/web platform; there are no disclosed proprietary AI, data, or software assets.

The business model is event-driven and transactional, with revenue generated from four streams: exhibition booth sales to construction materials suppliers and equipment manufacturers, tiered sponsorship packages (website, branding, content), conference and workshop fees (including AIA CES-accredited sessions), and attendee registration. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; booth inquiries are handled through a sales-led motion targeting enterprise construction brands, government agencies, and large AEC firms. Customer segments are horizontal across the construction value chain — contractors, architects, engineers, developers, real estate firms, and government agencies — with notable enterprise and government logos including JLL, HOK, Turner Construction, AECOM, Cushman & Wakefield, MTA Construction & Development, NYC School Construction Authority, and NYC Department of Design and Construction. Distribution combines direct enterprise field sales for booth and sponsorship revenue with self-serve attendee registration and industry-association partnerships. The event sits within the broader Oliver Kinross Global Build Portfolio (Chicago, Miami, London, Sydney, Melbourne), enabling cross-portfolio exhibitor relationships and shared content production, but the entity itself is a single annual event with a small (7-person) local operating team supplemented by the parent organization's shared services.

Name

New York Build Expo

Legal name

Oliver Kinross Ltd.

Website

https://newyorkbuildexpo.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

New York Build Expo is an annual B2B construction and design trade show held at the Javits Center, organized by Oliver Kinross (Nineteen Group). It serves contractors, architects, engineers, developers, real estate firms, and government agencies, drawing 40,000+ attendees and 550+ exhibitors across 14 conference tracks.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Trade Show and Exhibition Services

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Industry-Specific B2B Trade Show Organizers (THAHABAB)

Keywords

• Construction trade show
• B2B exhibition services
• Conference event management
• AEC industry networking
• Sponsorship and booth sales

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Exhibition Booth Sales: Revenue generated from exhibitors booking booth space at the New York Build Expo. Exhibitors include construction materials suppliers, equipment manufacturers, and service providers seeking to connect with thousands of construction industry professionals.
2. Sponsorship Packages: Tiered sponsorship opportunities including website sponsorships, branded content, and exclusive branding placements throughout the event venue and materials.
3. Conference and Workshop Fees: Revenue from specialized conference tracks and AIA CES accredited workshops covering architecture, design, sustainability, AI in construction, and other professional development topics.
4. Attendee Registration: Visitor and attendee registration fees for accessing the exhibition floor, conference sessions, networking events, and educational workshops.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

New York Build Expo is an annual B2B trade show held at the Javits Center that sells exhibition booth space, tiered sponsorship packages, and conference/workshop registrations to construction industry vendors and professionals. The 2027 event is scheduled for March 2-3, 2027 and features 14 specialized conference tracks, 25+ networking parties, and co-location with the InstallerSHOW New York HVACR trade show, attracting 40,000+ attendees, 550+ exhibitors, and 550+ speakers.

Product overview

New York Build Expo is a trade show event organized by Oliver Kinross (part of Nineteen Group), serving as New York's largest construction and design exhibition. The core product is the annual New York Build Expo event held at the Javits Center, featuring 45,000+ attendees, 550+ exhibitors, and 550+ speakers across 14 specialized conference tracks covering topics such as AI & Digital Construction, Tall Buildings & Skyscrapers, Architecture and Design, Sustainability, Government, Real Estate, Fire Safety & Security, and more. The event is co-hosted with InstallerSHOW New York (an HVACR-focused trade show) and is part of the award-winning US Build Portfolio which includes Chicago Build Expo, Miami Build Expo, London Build Expo, and Sydney Build Expo, collectively forming a global network of construction industry events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• InstallerSHOW New York: Co-hosted HVACR professional trade show alongside New York Build

Products and services

• New York Build Expo Annual Trade Show The flagship annual construction and design trade show held at the Javits Center, featuring 550+ exhibitors, 550+ speakers across 14 conference tracks, and 40,000+ attendees from the New York metropolitan construction industry. Sold as booth packages, sponsorship tiers, and attendee registration.
• InstallerSHOW New York (Co-located HVACR Trade Show) HVACR-focused trade show co-hosted with New York Build, providing HVACR professionals with direct connections to manufacturers, live industry sessions, and trend updates on heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration products and services.
• AIA/CES Accredited Workshops AIA/CES accredited continuing education workshops delivered at the trade show for licensed architects and design professionals to earn professional development credits across topics including architecture and design, digital construction, building solutions, and skills and marketing.
• Sponsorship and Branding Opportunities Tiered sponsorship and branding packages sold to construction industry brands, including website sponsorships, branded content placements, and exclusive branding opportunities throughout the Javits Center event venue and event materials.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40,000+ attendees from construction industry
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Oliver KinrosscoreOthers · 2 March 2027Event organizer and operator responsible for all aspects of event production, marketing, and management. Oliver Kinross is a UK-based B2B events company and subsidiary of Nineteen Group.
• InstallerSHOW New YorkflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 March 2027Co-located event providing HVACR professionals connection with manufacturers, live sessions, and industry trend updates. Creates comprehensive building industry event experience.
• US Build PortfoliocoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPortfolio of US construction shows including Chicago Build Expo (Midwest's largest), Miami Build Expo (Southeast's largest), and New York Build. Shares best practices and cross-promotes events.
• London Build ExpocoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPart of Oliver Kinross global event portfolio. UK's leading construction & design show with 500+ exhibitors, 500+ speakers, 30,000+ attendees. Held at Olympia London (November 2026).
• Sydney Build ExpocoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLargest construction show in Australia with 550+ booth exhibition, 500+ speakers, and 40,000+ registered attendees. Held at ICC Sydney (April 2026).
• Chicago Build ExpocoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLeading construction show for Chicago and Midwest region at McCormick Place. Officially supported by Mayor of Chicago. Features 15,000+ attendees, 300+ exhibitors, 230+ speakers.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Greenbuild International Conference & Expo: USGBC/Informa's flagship sustainable building trade show. Competes for sustainability-focused exhibitors and AEC professionals, and overlaps with NY Build's Sustainability conference track.
• Melbourne Build Expo: Australian sister event in the Global Build Expos Portfolio, applying the same construction trade show format to the Melbourne market.
• Chicago Build Expo: US Build Portfolio sister event held at McCormick Place, focused on the Midwest construction market with 15,000+ attendees, 300+ exhibitors, and 230+ speakers. Same organiser, same playbook.
• Sydney Build Expo: Largest construction show in Australia, sister event in the Global Build Expos Portfolio at ICC Sydney with 550+ booths and 40,000+ attendees. Closest international peer in scale and format.
• London Build Expo: Sister event under Oliver Kinross / Nineteen Group, identical construction industry trade show format targeting the UK market. Directly comparable in scope (500+ exhibitors, 500+ speakers, 30,000+ attendees) and operational model.
• Miami Build Expo: US Build Portfolio sister event for the Southeast US construction market. Same Oliver Kinross operating model targeting regional contractors, architects, and developers.

Broad incumbents

• CONEXPO-CON/AGG: Operated by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), this is North America's largest construction equipment trade show. A broad incumbent that competes for the same exhibitor and attendee wallet share across the construction vertical.
• World of Concrete: Long-standing flagship construction industry trade show operated by Informa, with 1,500+ exhibitors and 60,000+ attendees. Sets the competitive benchmark for booth pricing, content, and exhibitor relationships in the US construction events space.
• AIA Conference on Architecture: American Institute of Architects' flagship annual event for the architecture profession. Competes for AIA CES-accredited workshop attendance and the same architect and design professional audience NY Build targets.

Regional players

• BAU Munich: Leading European architecture, materials, and systems trade fair held biennially in Munich. Competes globally for international building products exhibitors but in a different geography than NY Build.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/NewYorkBuild
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCbqiTTHXbCop272v5d0QYUg
• Facebookfacebook.com/newyorkbuildexpo
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/new-york-build-expo
• Instagraminstagram.com/newyorkbuild

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