About the Show
Melbourne Build Expo is Victoria’s largest construction and design show, bringing the entire built environment community together for two days of education, innovation, networking and business development.
Taking place at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, the event connects more than 20,000 contractors, architects, developers, engineers, government representatives, buyers and construction professionals. The program features hundreds of exhibitors, more than 500 speakers, CPD-accredited conference stages, specialist industry hubs, networking functions, product demonstrations and live entertainment.
One free ticket also provides entry to four connected industry events: Melbourne Build, InstallerSHOW Melbourne, The Fire Safety Event Australia and The Security Event Australia. Together, these shows connect the construction, HVAC&R, fire protection and security sectors under one roof.
Key Features of the Show
Extensive Conference Program
Access 17 CPD-accredited conference stages covering the issues, technologies and policies shaping Australia’s built environment. The program includes summits focused on:
- Melbourne’s future development
- Victorian infrastructure
- Housing
- Sustainability
- Modern methods of construction
- AI and digital construction
- Architecture and design
- Construction workforce development
- Diversity and inclusion
- Data centres
- Fire safety
- Security
- HVAC&R and installation
More Than 500 Industry Speakers
Hear from senior representatives across government, construction, development, engineering, architecture, property, sustainability and technology.
Government and Architect Hubs
Dedicated hubs provide focused spaces for attendees to connect with government representatives, architects, designers, specifiers and project stakeholders.
Festival of Construction
Beyond the exhibition and conference program, Melbourne Build features live music, entertainment, DJs and community-led activities designed to create an energetic industry environment.
Who Should Exhibit?
Melbourne Build Expo is suited to businesses supplying products, technologies and professional services across the construction and built environment sectors, including:
- Building materials, products and structural systems
- Construction technology, BIM, AI, software and digital platforms
- Architecture, interior design, landscaping and specification products
- Civil construction, engineering and infrastructure solutions
- Sustainable building products, energy-efficient systems and environmental technologies
- Tools, machinery, access equipment and site equipment
- Safety, compliance, workforce and training providers
- HVAC&R, plumbing and building services companies
- Fire detection, protection and fire safety providers
- Security, surveillance and access-control businesses
- Property, finance, insurance and project advisory services
- Manufacturers, distributors, merchants and construction suppliers
Who Attends?
Melbourne Build attracts more than 20,000 senior-level professionals, decision-makers, buyers and specifiers from across Victoria and Australia’s built environment.
Attendee groups include:
- Architects and interior designers
- Main contractors and commercial builders
- Subcontractors and specialist trades
- Residential developers and housebuilders
- Civil and structural engineers
- BIM and digital construction managers
- Government departments and local authorities
- Infrastructure professionals
- Asset owners and facilities managers
- Building merchants, distributors and suppliers
- Sustainability and environmental professionals
- Fire safety and building-services professionals
- Industry associations and professional bodies
- Manufacturers, product suppliers and specifiers
Why Should You Exhibit?
Connect with Decision-Makers
Present your products and services directly to contractors, developers, architects, engineers, government representatives, specifiers and purchasing professionals.
Generate Qualified Leads
Build a pipeline of prospective customers, project partners, distributors and industry contacts actively involved in Australian construction projects.
Increase Brand Visibility
Position your organisation in front of thousands of built environment professionals and reinforce your presence within the Victorian and national construction markets.
Launch and Demonstrate Products
Use a physical exhibition environment to introduce new products, demonstrate technical capabilities, gather feedback and help buyers understand your solutions.
Key Event Statistics
- 20,000+ attendees
- 350+ exhibitors
- 500+ speakers
- 17 CPD-accredited conference stages
- 15 CPD-accredited summits
- Four industry events accessible with one ticket
- Two full exhibition days
- Networking drinks until 8:00pm on the opening day
