You Can’t Miss these Australian Building & Construction Tradeshows in 2024

According to the International Trade Administration, the Australian building and construction industry forms the fifth largest sector in Australia, holding 10% of the country’d GDP. In 2024, the construction market stood at around 173 billion USD, and is predicted to undergo a solid growth to cap at 225 billion USD. The sector employs over a million people and generates over 360 billion USD annually as per studies. Nueconomy understands the significance of this thriving sector and its potential impact on economic development. In our ongoing commitment to providing market insights, we’ve identified a curated list of most important industry tradeshows and events for economic development organizations seeking to engage with this lucrative sector.

1. Sydney Build Expo
   Date: 1-2 May 2024
   Venue: ICC Sydney
   
   Supported by the government of New South Wales, the Sydney Build Expo is the largest construction and design event of Australia. The conference gathers over 20,000 attendees and over a thousand speakers and exhibitors among the demographics of engineers, housebuilders, developers, and other construction professionals for a series of networking events, training workshops, educational modules, and exhibition of the latest innovations, products, and services in the building and construction industry. Participants can meet with contractors and other key professionals, and take leverage of a plethora of growth opportunities including project showcases, exclusive ambassador programmes, and buyer meet forums.
   
2. Digital Construction Australia
   Date: 1-2 May
   Venue: ICC Sydney
   
   Digital Construction Australia is held as part of the Sydney Build Expo and is the country’s larget expo in digital construction. The event will feature over 400 exhibitors and 500 speakers who will be involved in premier presentations, forums, and other discussions on the topics including infrastructure, building and construction safety, architecture, and digital construction. The expo will be open to a massive participant base that will include builders, architects, engineers, and contractors.
   
3. Archibuild Expo
   Date: 13-15 June 2024
   Venue: ICC Sydney
   
   Archibuild Expo is a tradeshow dedicated to the building and architecture sectors that gathers product manufacturers, suppliers, engineers, designers, project developers, brands, and clients to meet, network, and collaborate on commercial, retail, hospitality, and residential building projects. The event showcases the industry’s latest innovations, building products, technology, and design solutions. Archibuild Expo is co-located with the Australia Design Show and the Kitchen + Bath Show.
   
4. Concrete 2025
   Date: 7-10 September 2025
   Venue: Adelaide Convention Centre, Adelaide, Australia
   
   Concrete 2025 is a biennial convention hosted and organised by the Concrete Institute Australia. The 2025 edition extends a plethora of opportunities for professionals within the cement industry, to network, collaborate, innovate, as well as increase brand exposure, for business owners. The event will also host several keynote speaker sessions. The 2025 theme will be Resilient & Sustainable Concrete: Breaking Down Barriers.
   
5. 27th Annual Global Iron Ore & Steel Forecast Conference
   Date: TBD
   Venue: Perth, Australia
   
   The Annual Global Iron Ore and steel forecast conference is a highlight event in the global and Australian steel and iron ore sector. The two-day event will focus on the recent trends and developments, security considerations, collaboration opportunities, market dynamics, investment considerations, and key issues in the sectors. It welcomes companies, brands, and industry professionals such as engineers, project directors, and analysts to take part in the several networking opportunities and events that will be hosted under the umbrella, including panels, presentations, and private meetings.
   
6. Brisbane Tradie Expo
   Date: TBD
   Venue: TBD
   
   The Brisbane Tradie Expo is a popular expo connecting manufacturers and suppliers of building equipment and safety gear, as well as engineers and contractors. The tradeshow offers an unmatched opportunity as a platform for buyers and business owners to compare multiple products and price points with multiple suppliers and exhibitors. 

7. Sydney Home Show
   Date: 18-20 October 2024
   Venue: International Convention Centre Sydney
   
   Australia’s top events for home improvement and building sectors. The Sydney Home show gathers the top renovation and building professionals in renovation and building. Participants will be able to explore home related products alongside of attending seminars, expert discussion panels, and special shows. 

Attending these major events is key for you as an economic development organisation to get hold of a unique vantage point to engage with industry leaders, gain invaluable market intelligence, and foster mutually beneficial relationships in the burgeoning Australian building materials and construction industry landscape.

Nueconomy assists you in navigating and maximising opportunities at these major conferences. We partner with leading economic development organisations worldwide, offering comprehensive support for investment attraction, export promotion, and B2B collaboration efforts. Whether you’re looking to forge partnerships, explore investment prospects, or gain deeper insights into this dynamic sector, our expertise and industry connections can help you achieve your goals.

For inquiries and further assistance, please reach out to Nueconomy, your strategic partner in unlocking the potential of the Australian building materials and construction industry.

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