They’re the very best place to see the brand new tools and options first-hand. From the cast-in-place basis to the high-rise placement and all over the place between, there is a conference or tradeshow on the market for each concrete contractor.
Concrete Contractor has gathered a brief record of occasions scheduled for 2026 which might be particular to the concrete trade. (Word: This isn’t meant to be an exhaustive record of all occasions, seminars, conferences, conferences, or academic classes for the concrete building trade. Many associations have further occasions deliberate all year long on varied matters respective to their section of the concrete trade. In case your favourite tradeshow, conference, or convention isn’t on this record, e-mail editor Jonathan Kozlowski with particulars and an internet site. Discover extra occasions for the development trade at ForConstructionPros.com/occasions.
January
World of Concrete, January 20-22 (with training classes beginning Jan. 19) — Las Vegas Conference Heart – Las Vegas, NV
Being the trade’s solely annual worldwide occasion solely for the concrete and masonry industries, World of Concrete is at all times fashionable. The present options all kinds of particular occasions, academic classes, breakfasts/luncheons, and indoor/out of doors reveals and occasions.
February
The Precast Present, February 4-6 — Kansas Metropolis
The Precast Present gives concrete professionals a spot to discover new applied sciences and join with different individuals within the trade. It is a fantastic place to debate and acknowledge the completely different areas of concrete. Together with lots of of exhibitors, there will likely be varied occasions all through the three days. These occasions embody issues like shows, luncheons, and varied enterprise occasions in addition to precast plant excursions, museum excursions, and a sponsored seminar.
The Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute Conference at The Precast Present, February 2-6 — Kansas Metropolis
PAVE/X: The Pavement Expertise, February 10-12 — New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Conference Heart, New Orleans
The PAVE/X occasion is designed to boost your online business by way of a full three-day schedule. The agenda covers enjoyable and fascinating networking alternatives, a present flooring to view new merchandise and tools, and over 60+ hours of academic choices to be taught from trade consultants.
Ornamental Concrete Expo, February 26-27 — Heart for Efficiency in Corridor of Fame Village, Canton, Ohio
The Ornamental Concrete Expo is an effective way for professionals within the trade to attach with different ornamental concrete artists and study completely different instruments and practices. There will likely be prizes and raffles, and a pool of individuals to get recommendation from. With a lot of artist demonstrations, this expo is a superb alternative for professionals within the ornamental concrete trade to come back collectively, community, and be taught new, completely different, or higher methods of doing issues.
The Nationwide Prepared-Combine Concrete Affiliation Annual Conference, February 28 – March 2 — Fontainebleau Resort, Las Vegas
The NRMCA’s Annual Conference brings collectively professionals within the concrete trade and gives a spot for them to collect inspiration and get a glance into present traits. This is a superb occasion for ready-mix concrete professionals to be taught extra about their commerce and share concepts with the remainder of their neighborhood. When the trade comes collectively, it’s a nice time for consultants to debate attainable methods to handle any future challenges they might collectively face.
March
Nationwide Stone, Sand, & Gravel Affiliation Annual Conference, March 1-3 — Fontainebleau Resort, Las Vegas
The NSSGA’s Annual Conference will function many academic classes and audio system. With the chance to community and deal with a number of the points dealing with the trade, the present is an effective way to kind connections and keep up-to-date with the trade. Along with breakout classes and varied communities, there’s a 5K, a Younger Leaders Reception, and a Younger Leaders Luncheon.
The American Shotcrete Affiliation Shotcrete Conference & Expertise Convention, March 1-3 — La Fonda, Santa Fe, New Mexico
The distinctive world of shotcrete has its personal conference, which is a superb alternative for the trade to find the completely different tools, supplies, and makes use of that shotcrete has. ASA’s Shotcrete Conference & Expertise Convention is an annual present that gives the trade with a spot to be taught, community, have a good time ASA shotcrete award winners, and have enjoyable.
American Concrete Institute Spring Concrete Conference, March 29-April 1 — Rosemont/Chicago, Illinois
April
The ACI Spring Concrete Conference is an occasion stuffed with reveals, workshops, roundtables, symposiums, and extra. The ACI Spring Concrete Conference is a superb place to be taught and think about quite a few academic classes on varied matters.
Concrete Sawing & Drilling Affiliation Annual Convention, April 7-9 — Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa, Fernandina Seashore, Florida
The CSDA’s Annual Convention is the best spot for concrete professionals to collect and get impressed by their friends, “spurring creativeness”. There will likely be an array of conferences and basic classes paired alongside enjoyable and fascinating occasions like workshops and offsite excursions, a gala reception/dinner, and extra.
American Society of Concrete Contractors Committee Week, April 13-15 — Missouri Athletic Membership
IEEE-IAS/American Cement Affiliation Cement Convention, April 26-30 — Fort Lauderdale, Florida
The IEEE-IAS/PCA Cement Convention continues to develop every year with greater than 1,200 attendees and upwards of 400 firms anticipated. This occasion could have quite a few coaching classes, tradeshow reveals, and sometimes incorporates a cement plant tour. In fact, there will likely be loads of networking alternatives.
Might
Publish-Tensioning Institute Conference, Might 4-7 — Lengthy Seashore, California
The PTI Conference gives education-packed days, fun-filled networking occasions, and knowledgeable audio system which might be price your funding. Increase your information, construct your community, and have a good time the post-tensioning trade.
June
The Deep Foundations Institute & The Worldwide Affiliation of Basis Drilling’s SuperPile, June 24-26 — New Orleans
The three day occasion will embody technical committee conferences together with shows on the most recent developments in piling foundations. Invited and chosen shows will spotlight developments, improvements, and challenges in design and building of deep foundations, notably associated to piling options.
July
Pile Driving Contractors Affiliation Annual Convention, July 7-9 — 4 Seasons Resort Orlando at Disney World, Orlando
The convention will encompass a number of classes with a give attention to technical info, private {and professional} improvement, a sustainability presentation, and initiatives showcasing the pushed pile. Displays will vary from stand-alone classes to elective, concurrent classes. Attendees will be taught the benefits of utilizing pushed piles as a basis aspect for varied forms of initiatives in addition to present trade updates.
Concrete Foundations Affiliation Annual Conference, July 21- — Milwaukee, Wisconsin
This annual conference highlights many academic classes, reveals, and varied social alternatives. It is a nice occasion to take care of proceed studying in regards to the concrete trade, meet new individuals, and community. There will likely be shows on sizzling matters and enterprise operations.
September
Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute’s Committee Days Convention, September 9-12 — San Antonio, Texas
October
Nationwide Precast Concrete Affiliation Annual Conference, October 8-10 — Reno, Nevada
The NPCA Annual Conference brings collectively firm homeowners and high-level managers for issues like affiliation enterprise, government coaching, and a glance into the longer term.
American Concrete Institute Fall Concrete Conference, October 11-14 — Atlanta, Georgia
This occasion could have over 100 conferences and lots of academic technical classes, overlaying varied matters. It will likely be a fantastic likelihood to be taught extra in regards to the trade and the brand new improvements coming your method.
Nationwide Prepared-Combine Concrete Affiliation ConcreteWorks, October 15-18 — Gaylord Opryland, Nashville, Tennessee
The NRMCA’s ConcreteWorks occasion is devoted to professionals within the ready-mixed concrete trade. There will likely be alternatives to community with ready-mix professionals all through the U.S. Attendees will be capable of take part in seminars, conferences, and discover the most recent within the exhibit corridor.
November
Deep Foundations Institute’s Annual Convention on Deep Foundations, November 2-5 — Orlando, Florida
The theme of this worldwide convention is “Sea Stage Impacts: Navigating Challenges Collectively,” specializing in the multifaceted challenges and profound world implications that rising sea ranges pose. We’ll discover developments in trade practices, methods and mission supply by way of views, case histories and research-based papers and shows.
American Society of Concrete Contractors Blended Cement Workshop, November 12 — Denver
ASCC is collaborating with the American Cement Affiliation (ACA) and the Nationwide Prepared Blended Concrete Affiliation (NRMCA) to carry you a one-day Blended Cement Workshop in Denver, CO. With blended cements enjoying a bigger position in trendy building, growing a radical understanding of PLC/Sort IL, IP, IT, and IS cements is vital. This session will present sensible steering, knowledgeable insights, and real-world functions by way of case research, mission showcases, and interactive roundtable discussions.
