Offsite Co-Op
Private Event 2025
Welcome Offsite Construction Industry Partners & Company Owners
October 28 - 30, 2025
Chicago, IL, USA
Overview
Skip the stale expos—this is something different.
We’re shaking things up with Offsite Co-Op, a high-energy, three-day private event happening October 28–30 in Chicago, IL and it is all about real connection, collaboration, building trust and forward-thinking construction.
This isn’t your typical trade show grind. Think powerful workshops, authentic networking, a behind-the-scenes tour of a modular steel frame container factory, and endless opportunities to connect with people you actually want to do business with.
What’s the Offsite Co-Op all about?
We’re bringing together the movers, makers, and modernizers of Offsite Construction and High-Performance Building (HPB) from across the country. It’s an exclusive mix of industry leaders, innovators, and companies driving the future of how we build.
Get Recognized. Get Connected. Get Inspired.
Our Contributors on OffsiteDIRTNetwork.com, will be spotlighted and available at the event. This is our moment to lead conversations, forge new partnerships, and show the industry how it’s done. Whether you’re a visionary executive or a rising disruptor, Offsite Co-Op is your platform to shine.
Let’s make real connections and collaborate. Build trust on what matters. And have a great time doing it.
Day 01 — Kick-off Party
October 28
Kick-off Party
Sponsored by:
S.I. Container Builds
(Container Built Factory)
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Theme:
Halloween (Costume party)
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Time:
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
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Location:
S.I. Container Builds Factory
1087 Johnson Dr,
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
October 29
Chicago Build Expo +
Happy Hour
Chicago Build Expo
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Clients Must Register Online - LINK
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Time: 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM
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Location: McCormick Place, Hall D2
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Happy Hour Sponsored by Merlin AI
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4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
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Join us at Rivers Casino Aqua Bar
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Dinner: Open for attendees to self-organize
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Day 02 — Expo & Happy Hour
October 30
Day 03 — Morning Sessions
Conference Day
Breakfast & Networking
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6:00 AM - 6:45 AM
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Hilton Garden Inn O'Hare Conference Area
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2930 South River Road, Des Plaines, IL 60018
Opening Remarks:
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7:00 AM - 7:45 AM
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Audree Grubesic, Founder of Offsite Dirt Network
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Mark Wille, Construction Industry Influencer
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"We're here to build more than buildings, we're building, trust,
community and a shared future for this construction industry". Inspired Stories
Speed Networking
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8:00 AM - 8:45 AM (2 rooms)
Round Table & Group Participation
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9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Rory Rubin - S.I. Container Builds
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Topic: Container Construction, Real-World Constraints: Making Steel Modular Work at Scale
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9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Kent Anderson – Wesco
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Topic: The Final Mile: Rethinking Distribution for Offsite Construction
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9:40 AM - 10:10 AM
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David Chiles – ClarkDietrich
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Topic: From Wood to Steel: Making the Switch to Light-Gauge Framing
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9:40 AM - 10:10 AM
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David Persons – Dynamic Modular Solutions
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Topic: The Money Pit or the Money Plan? Rethinking Cost & Value in Modular Development
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10:15 AM -10:45 AM
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Francis Leisure – Unico System
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Topic: Small Duct, Big Impact: Rethinking HVAC for Modular Construction
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10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
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Adam White – Intelligent Membranes
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Topic: Sealing the Deal: Airtightness, Moisture Control &
the Role of Smart Membranes in Modular Construction
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10:50 AM -11:20 AM
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Sneha Kumari – MerlinAI
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Topic: Man + Machine: Reframing AI as a Productivity Partner in Construction
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10:50 AM -11:20 AM
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Steve Dubin – Rmax
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Topic: Cracking the Code: Thermal Envelope Design in Modular Construction
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11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
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Beth PopNikolov - Venveo
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Topic: Building Materials Market Recap
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12:00 PM – 12:30 PM
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Closing Remarks with Audree Grubesic
Our Sponsors
LEADING OUR INDUSTRY FORWARD
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Registration Timeline
Registration Available to October 24, 2025
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Standard Registration: $333
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Register before the final deadline to secure your spot.
September 1, 2025
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Refund Deadline - Cancellations submitted after this date are non-refundable.