Join us in Charlotte, North Carolina, and be a part of the largest trade show for the wall and ceiling industry.

Discover the latest products, services, and cutting-edge solutions to drive success in the industry.

- Network with top industry professionals.
- Explore new technologies, software and innovations.
- Experience hands-on demonstrations of tools, equipment and supplies.

From drywall and ceilings to acoustics, lath and metal framing, plaster, EIFS, insulation, software, and more—every segment of the market is represented. : Explore the Expo  and see why you don't want to miss out on this must-attend event!

Schedule of Events:

07:30 am - 05:30 pm: BUILD25 Registration Open
07:30 am - 09:00 am: Continental Breakfast for "Full" Convention Attendees
08:00 am - 08:30 am: Education Committee Meeting
08:00 am - 09:30 am: Union Contractor Council Meeting (open to signatory contractors)
08:30 am - 10:00 am: Supplier and Manufacturer Committee Meeting
09:00 am - 10:00 am: Industry Awards Committee Meeting+
09:00 am - 10:00 am: Safety and Health Committee Meeting
09:15 am - 09:45 am: Emerging Leaders Class of 2026 Kickoff Meeting+
09:45 am - 11:15 am: SWACCA Membership Meeting
10:00 am - 11:00 am: Educational Session: You Can't Fix Your Mental Health with Duct Tape
11:00 am - 11:30 am: Networking Break
11:00 am - 12:30 pm: Spouse/Guest Brunch Reception and AWCI CARES Fundraising Corps
11:30 am - 12:30 pm: Educational Session: How to Attract, Recruit and Retain Great Employees.
11:30 am - 12:30 pm: Educational Session: Optimal Approach for Acoustic Design in Wall and Ceiling Systems
11:45 am - 01:15 pm: SWACCA Board Meeting
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm: SFIA Annual Meeting
12:30 pm - 01:30 pm: Networking Lunch for "Full" Convention Attendees
12:30 pm - 01:30 pm: SFIA General Session
01:00 pm - 04:00 pm: AWCI Foundation Spouse and Guest Event: Interactive Kitchen and Tapas Tasting (Offsite)
01:30 pm - 03:00 pm: AWCI Board of Directors Meeting
01:30 pm - 02:30 pm: Educational Session: The Call to Authenticity: Developing Authentic Leadership in your Organization
01:30 pm - 02:30 pm: Educational Session: The Future of Construction Technology - Strategies for the Decade Ahead
02:00 pm - 05:30 pm: SFIA Board of Directors Meeting+
02:30 pm - 03:00 pm: Networking Break
03:00 pm - 04:00 pm: Educational Session: They Just Don't Get It: Bridging Multigenerational Tug-o-War
04:00 pm - 05:00 pm: First-Time Attendee, Emerging Leaders and Board of Directors Happy Hour+
05:30 pm - 07:30 pm: President's Welcome Reception
07:30 pm - 09:30 pm: AWCI Past Presidents' Dinner+
07:45 pm - 10:00 pm: Emerging Leaders Dinner +