When is JLC LIVE 2027?

The conference runs March 18-20, 2027 and the exhibits are open March 19 and 20 at the Rhode Island Convention Center, 1 Sabin St, Providence, RI 02903.

Is the event open to the public?

No. JLC LIVE is trade-only for professionals, though trades can register a guest or spouse to visit the exhibit halls.

The All-Access Pass is $385, the Expo Pass $55 and the Saturday Pass $35. These low rates end on December 1, 2026.

What are the conference hours?

Thursday 7:30 am - 6:00 pm, Friday 7:30 am - 4:00 pm and Saturday 8:00 am - 11:30 am, in the Omni 3rd floor conference rooms and Narragansett Ballrooms A, B and C.

JLC LIVE 2027

Name: JLC LIVE 2027
Start: 2027-03-18T07:30:00+00:00
End: 2027-03-20T15:00:00+00:00
Location: Rhode Island Convention Center

About this event

JLC LIVE is a regional trade event for residential construction in the Northeast, held at the Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence. Remodelers, home builders, contractors and trade professionals learn from industry experts through live on-floor building clinics, exhibitor demonstrations and classroom conference sessions, and meet manufacturers and suppliers on the exhibit floor.

Building Clinics

The highlight of the show: expert-led, hands-on demonstrations on the exhibit floor.

The Ultimate Framing Experience
Mechanicals for GCs
Building Technology
Decks
Drywall
Exteriors
High Performance
Roofing
Trim Carpentry

Conference

Practical construction education for everyone from field crews to owners, running Thursday to Saturday, with many sessions offering AIA/CEU credits. A Spanish-language programme, JLC LIVE En Español, is offered too.

Exhibit hall

Manufacturers and suppliers of building products, tools and materials exhibit on Lower Level 3 and Upper Level 5 on Friday, March 19 (9:00 am - 5:00 pm) and Saturday, March 20 (9:00 am - 3:00 pm), with live exhibitor demonstrations throughout.

Networking

A welcome party takes place on Friday, March 19 at 5:00 pm at The Strand Ballroom, 79 Washington St, Providence, and all-access pass holders get into the Thursday conference happy hour.

Tickets & passes

All-Access Pass — USD 385: Education Thu-Sat, expo Fri-Sat, Thursday happy hour, building clinics and demos. Low rate ends Dec 1, 2026
Expo Pass — USD 55: Expo Fri-Sat, building clinics and demos; conference sessions a la carte
Saturday Pass — USD 35: Expo on Saturday, building clinics and demos

JLC LIVE 2027 is a Real Estate & Construction event taking place 18-20 Mar 2027 at Rhode Island Convention Center, Providence, United States.