Public Building Commission of Chicago

On May 14th, The PBC hosted its 3rd Annual Connection Session with students from CPS Chicago Builds and CCC Dawson Technical Institute. Attendees made connections with exhibitors from construction, architecture, and engineering firms, along with our Assist Agencies and government representatives.

On May 14, 2026, the PBC hosted its 3rd Annual Connection Session at Malcolm X College. Nearly 500 participants attended, including 150 students from the CPS Chicago Builds Program and scholars from KKC Dawson Technical Institute. Attendees, including representatives from MBE and WBE firms, made real-time connections with nearly 50 exhibitors from construction, architecture, and engineering firms, along with our Assist Agencies and government representatives.

Our inaugural event in May 2023 included nearly 100 participants. The intent of the event was to connect our partners, share our program investments, celebrate our clients, contractors, architects, and engineers, as well as highlight meaningful career pathways for students and scholars in the design and construction industries.

As the event has grown, our intention remains unchanged. Our resolve to enhance our partnerships and our student hiring initiative is strengthened. We remain committed to celebrating you and your work. Thank you for partnering with PBC as we Build Better Together.

Our journey continues.

ONLY 3 DAYS LEFT to Register for PBC's Third Annual Connection Session.

See more event information here: https://pbcchicago.com/.../pbc-connection-session-2026/

LESS THAN 3 WEEKS LEFT to Register for PBC's Third Annual Connection Session.

See more event information here: https://pbcchicago.com/.../pbc-connection-session-2026/

On April 22nd, The Public Building Commissions along with Mayor Brandon Johnson attended a walk through of Malcolm X College's New Community Center for Teaching and Learning.

PBC Executive Director Ray Giderof recently joined AIA Chicago’s Large Firm Roundtable as a panelist, where he shared insights into the architect selection process and offered perspective on best practices in project delivery.

On Thursday April 9th, PBC Executive Director Ray Giderof spoke at the Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Networking Breakfast.

PBC Administrative Operations Committee Meeting 04.07.2026

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