Tampa Build Expo: Jan. 20-21, Tampa Convention Center

About Tampa Build Expo

Tampa Build Expo brings together exhibitor and attendees from the building and construction industry. Over two productive days, the event welcomes contractors, developers, architects, suppliers, engineers, and other industry professionals eager to connect, learn, and discover new opportunities. General contractors, home builders, building owners, property managers, engineers, architects, government agencies, and other decision-makers met directly with top manufacturers, suppliers, and service providers. Attendees also have access to expert-led educational sessions covering a wide variety of topics.

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Tampa Build Expo

January 20-21, 2027
Tampa Convention Center
West & Central Halls

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Exhibit Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Classes Start at 9:30 a.m. Each Day

DID YOU KNOW

It would take a sales team of 5, who meet with 15 potential customers a day, 2 months to see the number of buyers you’ll
see at Build Expo in just 2 days.

REGIONAL INDUSTRY NEWS

Gas Worx

Tampa’s first transit oriented mixed-use development. Located on the TECO Street Car Line and Selmon Greenway. Over 500 residential units, 40,000 square feet grocery, 20,000+ square feet of commercial space.

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The Heights

Tampa’s first suburb, The Heights, is undergoing a major makeover. Located just north of downtown, the 50-acre modernized mixed-use neighborhood along the river is seeing tremendous activity.

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Westshore Marina District

A former industrial boat yard in South Tampa has become a thriving, 52-acre mixed-use amenity-rich community at the intersection of Gandy and West Shore boulevards with 1.5 miles of bay front.

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11:15-12:15 / Keynote / How One Owner 10X'd Cash Without Increasing Sales, Margins, Fees, or Taking on Debt / Scott Beebe
12:30-1:15 / Keynote / Panel Q/A - You Know the Pitfalls of Business / Josh Ramsey, Scott Beebe, Tom Woodcock
1:30-2:15 / Keynote / Why Customers Choose Low Bid / Tom Woodcock
9:30-10:30 / Unlock Google AI Power. Gain visibility on Chat GPT. Experience the growth you have dreamed about. / Josh Ramsey
9:30-10:30 / How AI Streamlines Construction Operations and Finance / Tyson Youngberg
9:30-11:00 / The Most important Aspect of Your Business? Closing Sales! / Tom Woodcock
9:30-10:30 / How Large Openings Contribute to Improved Mental Health / Bethany Ollison
9:30-10:30 / Building with Wood versus Steel / Tom Reed
9:30-10:30 / One-Agent AI Army: How Owners Use (1) Custom AI to Run Their Business (From Estimating To Systematizing) / TJ Harpham
9:30-10:30 / Construction Contracts: Key Terms, Pitfalls, and Hot-Button Issues / Erik Raines, David Keel, Ryan Sullivan
9:30-10:30 / Power Your Pipeline With Government Projects / Alana Garcia & German Orjuela
9:30-10:30 / Cybersecurity Compliance in Construction: Meeting DoD Requirements and Strengthening Your Competitive Position / Amy Yan
9:30-10:30 / Soft Skills for the Project Management Team / Saleh Mubarak
9:30-10:30 / How to Work with the City / Ann McNeill
9:30-10:30 / Doing Business with the City of St. Petersburg / Diego Munoz-Giovannelli & Lawanda S. Barber
2:30-3:30 / Business Owners & Marketing Executives –DON’T MISS THIS CLASS: Lead generation strategies you never knew existed and how to close more sales. / Josh Ramsey
2:30-3:30 / Men's mental movement / LaQuia Howard
2:30-3:30 / PVC101 – The Benefits & Uses of Cellular PVC / Jay Morrow
2:30-3:30 / Profit First for Contractors: The Back-Office Systems That Pay You More / Rob Buffington
2:30-3:30 / What Is Your Payment System Really Costing You Each Month / Kevin Diaz
2:30-3:30 / QuickBooks for CEOs: Turning Numbers into Strategy / Shannon Sheridan
2:30-3:30 / Optimize your construction cost estimates / Saleh Mubarak
2:30-3:30 / After the Storm – Lessons Learned about Building for High Wind Resistance / Stephanie Thomas-Reese
2:30-3:30 / Estimating with AI for Construction / Paul Wurth
2:30-3:30 / The Secrets of No-Bid Contracting / Ron Imbach
2:30-3:30 / How to use AI to sell more homes / Ruchir Baronia
2:30-3:30 / Lead Management/Handling / Doug Case

11:15-12:15 / Keynote / 4 Blind Spots Preventing Contractors From Retaining Talent and Growing Profit / Scott Beebe
1:15-2:15 / Keynote / Networking and Association Use / Tom Woodcock
9:30-10:30 / Stop Overpaying the IRS: Tax Strategies to Keep More of What You Earn in 2026 / Shannon Sheridan
9:30-10:30 / 2026 AI is about to change your lead generation. Are You Prepared? / Christian Barry
9:30-10:30 / Succession Planning: How Owners Exit/Transition Their Business And Still Earn Income / TJ Harpham
9:30-10:30 / Multi Market Scaling; The multi-market playbook, strategic expansion and why it’s time to grow from local to more! / Matthew Martin
9:30-10:30 / PVC101 – The Benefits & Uses of Cellular PVC / Jay Morrow
9:30-10:30 / Optimize your construction CPM schedules / Saleh Mubarak
9:30-11:00 / How to Convert Marketing Leads / Tom Woodcock
9:30-10:30 / Government Set-Aside Programs in 2026: Which Certifications Offer the Greatest Opportunities for Construction Firms? / Amy Yan
9:30-10:30 / What Is Your Payment System Really Costing You Each Month / Kevin Diaz
9:30-10:30 / REV (Raise your Enterprise Value) Program Training Class / Charles Braunstein
9:30-10:30 / Building Your Construction Business from Foundation to Success / Ann McNeill
9:30-10:30 / How is AI changing my business to obtain Government Contracts? / Shawn Owens
2:30-3:30 / What Is Your Payment System Really Costing You Each Month / Kevin Diaz
2:30-3:30 / QuickBooks for CEOs: Turning Numbers into Strategy / Shannon Sheridan
2:30-3:30 / After the Storm – Lessons Learned about Building for High Wind Resistance / Stephanie Thomas-Reese
2:30-3:30 / How to use AI to sell more homes / Ruchir Baronia
2:30-3:30 / Doing Business with the City of St. Petersburg / Diego Munoz-Giovannelli & Lawanda S. Barber
2:30-3:30 / Florida Contractor Licensing: Tips, Tricks, and What’s New / Jason Lambert
2:30-3:30 / Men's mental movement / LaQuia Howard
2:30-3:30 / How AI Streamlines Construction Operations and Finance / Tyson Youngberg

11:15-12:15 / Keynote / 10x Your Cash Flow Without Raising Prices or Taking on Debt / Scott Beebe
1:15-2:15 / Keynote / Why Customers Choose Low Bid / Tom Woodcock
9:30-10:30 / The Luxury Standard: Engineering Every Touchpoint to Justify Premium Fees / Megan Keyser
9:30-10:30 / QuickBooks for Contractors - Beginner / Sam Hallburn
9:30-11:00 / The Most important Aspect of Your Business? Closing Sales! / Tom Woodcock
9:30-10:30 / How to Work with the City / Ann McNeill
9:30-10:30 / AI Search – Show up in ChatGPT, Gemini – Strategies That Will Change Your Business / Josh Ramsey
9:30-10:30 / Optimize your construction cost estimates / Saleh Mubarak
9:30-10:30 / Cybersecurity Compliance in Construction: Meeting DoD Requirements and Strengthening Your Competitive Position / Amy Yan
9:30-10:30 / The One Agent Army: How to Run Your Contracting Business with One Custom AI (LIVE DEMO) / TBD
9:30-10:30 / Multi Market Scaling; The multi-market playbook, strategic expansion and why it’s time to grow from local to more! / Matthew Martin
2:30-3:30 / Got MICS: Mental Health In Construction Services / LaQuia Howard
2:30-3:30 / How to sell your company for 7 or 8 figures in the next 18 months / Amy Walker
2:30-3:30 / The Secrets of No-Bid Contracting / Ron Imbach
2:30-3:30 / QuickBooks for Contractors - Beginner / Sam Hallburn
2:30-3:30 / Feeling Underserved By Marketing People and Agencies? / Josh Ramsey
2:30-3:30 / Estimating with AI for Construction / Paul Wurth
2:30-3:30 / AI tools for Contractors and Builders - Estimate Faster and Save Operation Cost / Stella Wu
2:30-3:30 / Contractors and Workers Comp / Marc Kane
2:30-3:30 / Mastering Prevailing Wage Compliance: Your Roadmap to Avoiding Costly Mistakes / Mike Brown

11:15-12:15 / Keynote / 10x Your Cash Flow Without Raising Prices or Taking on Debt / Brent Whitaker
12:30-1:15 / Keynote / Panel Q/A - You Know the Pitfalls of Business / Josh Ramsey, Scott Beebe, Tom Woodcock
1:30-2:15 / Keynote / Why Customers Choose Low Bid / Tom Woodcock
9:30-10:30 / AI Search – Show up in ChatGPT, Gemini – Strategies That Will Change Your Business / Josh Ramsey
9:30-10:30 / Optimize your construction cost estimates / Saleh Mubarak
9:30-10:30 / Modern Expense Management: How to Get Back Time and Money from Expense Reporting / Daniel Cage
9:30-10:30 / Introduction to Engineered Wood Products (EWP) / Patrick Schleisman
9:30-10:30 / From Bids to Breakthroughs: Harnessing AI to Transform Preconstruction / Claire Stubblefield
9:30-10:30 / The One Agent Army: How to Run Your Contracting Business with One Custom AI (LIVE DEMO) / Chad Sakada
9:30-10:30 / Cybersecurity Compliance in Construction: Meeting DoD Requirements and Strengthening Your Competitive Position / Amy Yan
9:30-10:30 / How to Work with the City / Ann McNeill
9:30-11:00 / The Most important Aspect of Your Business? Closing Sales! / Tom Woodcock
9:30-10:30 / How Investors Use Private Lending Today: A Practical Playbook for Bridge, DSCR & Construction Financing / Chino Okoye
2:30-3:30 / Got MICS: Mental Health In Construction Services / LaQuia Howard
2:30-3:30 / Feeling Underserved By Marketing People and Agencies? / Josh Ramsey
2:30-3:30 / How to sell your company for 7 or 8 figures in the next 18 months / Amy Walker
2:30-3:30 / Termite Control with the Baiting System / Haider Ibrahim
2:30-3:30 / What is Roof Rejuvenation? How does it work and why? / Lori and Joe Whitson
2:30-3:30 / The Secrets of No-Bid Contracting / Ron Imbach
2:30-3:30 / Automating your Processes with QuickBooks and Apps for Contractors - Level 1 / Carla Caldwell
2:30-3:30 / AI tools for Contractors and Builders - Estimate Faster and Save Operation Cost / Stella Wu
2:30-3:30 / Solar Power in 2026 and Why You Will Benefit from Using It / Peter Giroux

11:15-12:15 / Keynote / How Contractor Owners 10x Cash Flow Without Raising Prices, Buying Software, or Assuming Debt / Chad Sakada
12:30-1:15 / Keynote / How Government Actually Buys: Why Most Companies Chase Bids Instead of Building Relationships / Shawn Owens
1:30-2:15 / Keynote / Why Customers Choose Low Bid / Tom Woodcock
9:30-10:30 / ChatGPT just made your marketing funnel cheaper than ever to fix. (but you MUST prompt it correctly) / Josh Ramsey
9:30-10:30 / Robots, AI & Reality: The Future of Construction Automation / Tim Lankau
9:30-10:30 / Optimize your construction cost estimates / Saleh Mubarak
9:30-10:30 / LIVE AI Demo: How Contractor Owners Use Simple AI That Runs Unlimited Estimates and Takeoffs / TJ Harpam
9:30-11:00 / The Most important Aspect of Your Business? Closing Sales! / Tom Woodcock
9:30-10:30 / Building with Wood versus Steel / Tom Reed
9:30-10:30 / The Smartest Seat in the House! Why Smart Toilets and Bidets are redefining affordable luxury and hygiene? / Kartik Mehta
9:30-10:30 / QuickBooks for Contractors - Beginner / Sam Hallburn& Jennifer Devine
9:30-10:30 / Transform Your Marketing with Strategy, Structure, and AI / Dyron Jolly
9:30-10:30 / PVC101 – The Benefits & Uses of Cellular PVC / Matt Baumeister
9:30-10:30 / Introduction to Thin Brick (ABC114.2 Introduction to Thin Brick) / Tony Papa
9:30-10:30 / From Builder to Tech Founder: How to Scale Your Construction Business Without Losing Control / Daniel Morton
9:30-10:30 / Bid to Win – Build Your Robust Estimating Process / Safeer Ullah Khan
9:30-10:30 / Trust Your Gut: The Ultimate Guide to Residential Construction Contracts / Karalynn Cromeens
9:30-10:30 / How to Turn Your Everyday Business Expenses Into $100k+ in Free Travel / Justin Froeber
9:30-10:30 / How to Work with the City / Ann McNeill
2:30-3:30 / Money Is Leaking From Your Marketing Funnel / Josh Ramsey
2:30-3:30 / QuickBooks for Contractors - Beginner / Sam Hallburn& Jennifer Devine
2:30-3:30 / AI for Builders: The Practical Setup / Paul Wurth
2:30-3:30 / Profit First for Contractors: The Back-Office Systems That Pay You More / Rob Buffington
2:30-3:30 / The Secrets of No-Bid Contracting / Shawn Owens
2:30-3:30 / 5 Things Property Owners & Managers Can Do to Protect Their Assets from Emergencies / Tammy Diamond
2:30-3:30 / AI tools for Contractors and Builders - Estimate Faster and Save Operation Cost / Stella Wu
2:30-3:30 / Fortified Design / Rick Snelling
2:30-3:30 / See how AI is automating Sales, Recruiting, & Follow-up In The Trades / James Smiley
2:30-3:30 / Lead Generation for Construction & Home Service Companies: Tips & Mistakes to Avoid (can trim if needed) / Alex Mascitti
2:30-3:30 / Developing the Next Generation of Construction Foremen / David McCord
2:30-3:30 / The Six Levels of AI Automation for Owners with Field Service Operations / Dhruv Tandon
2:30-3:30 / Close Bigger, Sell Faster: How Contractors Win with Financing / Adeline Moore
2:30-3:30 / Winning federal contracts / Eric Knellinger

11:15-12:15 / Keynote / LIVE AI EXAMPLES: How Contractor Owners Use AI to Run More Jobs Without Touching Every Single One / TJ Harpam
12:30-1:15 / Keynote / Networking and Association Use / Tom Woodcock
1:30-2:15 / Keynote / The 3 Money Leaks in Every Contractor's Marketing — and the AI Tools That Plug All Three / Josh Ramsey
9:30-10:30 / Filling Your Marketing Funnel — The Strategies Top-Tier Agencies Use to Keep It Full / Christian Barry
9:30-10:30 / LIVE AI Demo: How Contractor Owners Use AI To Find, Hire, & Retain Talent When "Nobody Wants To Work Anymore" / Chad Sakada
9:30-10:30 / Optimize your construction CPM schedules / Saleh Mubarak
9:30-10:30 / Chat Threads to AI Agents - Lessons learned while building an Agent Platform for Contract Owners / Adit Sanghvi
9:30-10:30 / Government Set-Aside Programs in 2026: Which Certifications Offer the Greatest Opportunities for Construction Firms? / Amy Yan
9:30-10:30 / QuickBooks for Contractors - Advanced / Sam Hallburn& Jennifer Devine
9:30-10:30 / Modern Construction Software: Practical Tools, ROI, and Lessons from the Field / David Dawkins
9:30-10:30 / Fortified Design / Rick Snelling
9:30-10:30 / From Chatbot to Cost Engine / Paul Wurth
9:30-10:30 / Building Your Construction Business from Foundation to Success / Ann McNeill
9:30-10:30 / Doing Business with the state of Texas / Mariah Thompson-Carter
9:30-10:30 / How is AI changing my business to obtain Government Contracts? / Shawn Owens
9:30-10:30 / Operable Walls for Sustainable Design, Course #SILL04 / Bob Larson
9:30-11:00 / How to Convert Marketing Leads / Tom Woodcock
9:30-10:30 / Modern Recruiting and Hiring / Michael Ayars
9:30-10:30 / A Growth Blueprint for Small Business: From Referrals to Paid Advertising / Nicholas Epps
2:30-3:30 / Fluid-Applied Silicone Barriers / Shea Combs
2:30-3:30 / QuickBooks for Contractors - Advanced / Sam Hallburn& Jennifer Devine
2:30-3:30 / Bid to Win – Build Your Robust Estimating Process / Safeer Ullah Khan
2:30-3:30 / Turn Visibility Into Jobs: How to Generate Consistent Leads and Win More Projects / Dyron Jolly
2:30-3:30 / Why PE Wants Blue-Collar Entrepreneurs: The Exit Strategy Most Contractors Don’t Know Exists / James Smiley
2:30-3:30 / AI You Can Use Tomorrow: Real Wins and Real Risks for Builders and Designers / Roland Parker
2:30-3:30 / AI Opportunities in Construction: A Simple Method to Find Quick Wins That Pay Off. / Asanka Kamburugamuwe
2:30-3:30 / Integrating Natural Aesthetics into High-Performance Facades (#38259682626) / Tony Papa

11:15-12:15 / Keynote / 10x Your Cash Flow Without Raising Prices or Taking on Debt / Scott Beebe
12:30-1:15 / Keynote / Why Customers Choose Low Bid / Tom Woodcock
1:30-2:15 / Keynote / Clarity! Stop Spending and Start Getting Clarity Around Your Marketing Results / Josh Ramsey
9:30-10:30 / AI Search – Show up in ChatGPT, Gemini – Strategies That Will Change Your Business / Josh Ramsey
9:30-10:30 / Navigating Loan Commercial Real Estate Loan Documents / Carl Pankratz
9:30-10:30 / Connect the Dots: Networking for success / Derek Irelan
9:30-10:30 / LIVE AI Demo: How to Build an AI Estimating Agent That Catches Every Missed Scope Item Before You Bid / Shawn Stinson
9:30-11:00 / The Most important Aspect of Your Business? Closing Sales! / Tom Woodcock
9:30-10:30 / Labor, Compliance & Cash Flow: The Hidden Risks in Payroll That Impact Profit, Bonding, and Audit Readiness / Shannon Badger
9:30-10:30 / Cybersecurity Compliance in Construction: Meeting DoD Requirements and Strengthening Your Competitive Position / Amy Yan
9:30-10:30 / Doing Business with the state of Texas / Tim Lake
9:30-10:30 / QuickBooks for Contractors - Beginner / Sam Hallburn& Jennifer Devine
9:30-10:30 / From Builder to Tech Founder: How to Scale Your Construction Business Without Losing Control / Daniel Morton
2:30-3:30 / QuickBooks for Contractors - Beginner / Sam Hallburn& Jennifer Devine
2:30-3:30 / Winning Government Contracts Is Only Half the Battle: The Accounting System That Keeps You Compliant & Gets You Paid / Shannon Badger
2:30-3:30 / Claude and ChatGPT – Are they Oracles or sharing hallucinating confident answers that are costing you lost revenue? / Josh Ramsey
2:30-3:30 / Estimating with AI for Construction / Paul Wurth
2:30-3:30 / The Secrets of No-Bid Contracting / Ron Imbach
2:30-3:30 / 5 Things Property Owners & Managers Can Do to Protect Their Assets from Emergencies / Tammy Diamond
2:30-3:30 / AI in Construction: Opportunities and Pitfalls / Mark O’Keeffe
2:30-3:30 / Building Your Construction Business from Foundation to Success / Ann McNeill
2:30-3:30 / Frame for Success: Avoid Callbacks / Terry Smithson

About Tampa Build Expo

Platinum Sponsor of the Tampa Build Expo

Tampa Build Expo

January 20-21, 2027 Tampa Convention Center West & Central Halls

DID YOU KNOW

It would take a sales team of 5, who meet with 15 potential customers a day, 2 months to see the number of buyers you’ll see at Build Expo in just 2 days.

REGIONAL INDUSTRY NEWS

Gas Worx

The Heights

Westshore Marina District

January 20-21, 2027
Tampa Convention Center
West & Central Halls

It would take a sales team of 5, who meet with 15 potential customers a day, 2 months to see the number of buyers you’ll
see at Build Expo in just 2 days.