We know a leader like you wants to stay competitive in the rapidly evolving construction industry. A construction trade show could be the perfect opportunity for you to learn and discover new ways to build a successful company and find out about the latest technology and business processes to help you boost your career or your business.
We’ve compiled a list of our must-attend trade shows for 2020. From green building to innovation in technology and everything in between, the variety on this list is top-notch.
MCAA
Who: Hosted by Mechanical Service Contractors of America
When: Jan 29-31
Where: San Diego, California
What: Construction technology
Why Attend: MCAA’s Annual Technology Conference is the one place where MCAA members in construction, plumbing, and service can get tech info you can actually use. Designed by contractors in your business, MCAA’s goal is to provide takeaways for everyone attending.
World of Concrete
Who: Hosted by World of Concrete
When: Feb 4-7
Where: Las Vegas, Nevada
What: Commercial construction and construction materials
Why Attend: With more than 60,000 construction professionals expected to attend this year, World of Concrete is a construction trade show that offers all the resources and valuable information necessary to build a successful business.
AGC Convention
Who: Associated General Contractors of America
When: March 9-12
Where: Las Vegas, Nevada
What:
Why Attend: From risk management to safety on the jobsite to the latest in project management solutions, AGC brings together experts from across the industry to share their knowledge and help prepare contractors to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow.
ConExpo
Who: Hosted by Association of Equipment Manufacturers
When: March 10-14
Where: Las Vegas, Nevada
What: Construction materials and construction equipment
Why Attend: ConExpo brings contractors, dealers, distributors, service providers, engineers, and producers together to highlight some of the latest and most innovative equipment and cutting-edge technology.
Advancing Preconstruction & Estimating
Who: Organized by Hansonwade
When: May 4-7
Where: Las Vegas, Nevada
What: Estimating, bidding, and design management
Why Attend: This trade show is the ultimate, end-to-end preconstruction conference covering estimating, bidding, design coordination, technology, project setup, and subcontractor management.
GWIC Groundbreaking Women in Construction
Who: Presented by ENR
When: May 14-15
Where: San Francisco, California
What: Women in construction
Why Attend: GWIC is a catalyst for change to inspire women at all levels to develop their leadership skills, expand their influence and boost industry growth potential. This construction trade show will enable you to share, learn, challenge and inspire others to contribute to their workplace and realize career success.
CFMA
Who: Hosted by the Construction Financial Management Association
When: May 30- June 3
Where: Washington, DC
What: Construction financials
Why Attend: The CFMA conference trains your mind to search for innovative solutions. Like-minded attendees have countless opportunities to make valuable connections with other construction financial professionals and suppliers.
IBcon
Who: Hosted by Realcomm
When: June 2-5
Where: Miami, Florida
What: Smart building
Why Attend: IBcon has grown to become the world’s most comprehensive and leading-edge discussion on the next generation of smart, connected, high-performance, green, sustainable, intelligent buildings. This construction trade show is not about the traditional one building, one system, one vendor smart building of yesterday, but rather the open architected, interoperable, integrated, IP, IT centric smart buildings of tomorrow.
ENR FutureTech
Who: Hosted by Engineering News Record
When: June 11-12
Where: San Francisco, California
What: Construction technology and building trends
Why Attend: Through a series of interactive sessions and intimate networking you will learn about today’s innovative technology to improve project delivery, performance, and profit.
LCI
Who: Hosted by the Lean Construction Institute
When: October 2020
Where: TBD
What: Lean construction
Why Attend: Each year, LCI Congress brings together owners, trade partners, members of the design community, general contractors and other Lean professionals to get inspired, learn from Lean success stories, build relationships, expand networks and foster collaboration.
Registration: TBD
Groundbreak
Who: Hosted by Procore Technologies
When: October 26-28
Where: New Orleans, Louisiana
What: Project management, construction technology
Why Attend: By attending Groundbreak 2020, you’ll have the opportunity to take part in dozens of sessions led by industry thought leaders, network with more than 4,000 construction pros from around the world, and learn firsthand from Procore’s product developers about the newest products and features.
COAA
Who: Hosted by the Construction Owners Association of America
When: Nov 13-15
Where: Atlanta, Georgia
What: Construction owner practices
Why Attend: Hundreds of planning, design, and construction industry professionals will gather at this construction trade show for three days of high-quality, owner-focused educational sessions, great networking opportunities and lively exhibit hall.
If you’re interested in checking out some international tradeshows here are our top two picks:
UK Construction Week
Who: Hosted by UKCW
When: October 6-8
Where: Birmingham, UK
What: Construction materials and equipment, industry trends
Why Attend: Attended annually by over 34,000 built environment professionals this show, housed in the UK’s largest events venue, covers eight sections under one roof. As the largest construction trade show dedicated to knowledge sharing, best practice, problem-solving and product sourcing, it is always a great environment for the whole industry to discover, develop, discuss and do business. With a single registration, visitors can enter the co-located sections: Build, Building Tech, Civils, Energy & HVAC, Surface & Materials, Timber and Grand Designs Live and newly launched Concrete Expo. The best part? It’s free!
Digital Construction Week
Who: Hosted by DCW
When: October 21-22
Where: London, UK
What: Construction technology
Why Attend: Digital Construction Week is a staple event for anyone interested in the future of the built environment. It aims to help the industry understand the value of innovation and technology and provides a platform for leaders to come together to share insight, discuss and debate how technology can help deliver a better-built environment.
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