Heavy equipment & rental
CONEXPO-CON/AGG, World of Concrete, The ARA Show, MINExpo and The Utility Expo and 6 more.
11 eventsin the U.S. from 2026 to 2029
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The job site issue · construction 2027
Construction trade shows 2027: heavy equipment, concrete, roads, rental, utility & site techIron on the lot. Buyers in the cab.
This guide lists 42 U.S. construction and equipment trade shows and conferences from late 2026 to 2029. The biggest is CONEXPO-CON/AGG: 140,000+ professionals in 2026, next March 13–17, 2029 in Las Vegas, held every three years. Then World of Concrete (exhibits January 19–21, 2027, Las Vegas), MINExpo (September 2028, Las Vegas) and The Utility Expo (October 5–7, 2027, Louisville). Indoor booths sell by the square foot, $54.50 at World of Concrete 2027; outdoor lots and demo areas are priced separately.
00 THREE SECTOR GUIDES
Construction trade shows by sector Three job sites. The iron, the pour, the people who run it.
Every construction event stays listed on this page. Each sector also has its own guide with its Top shows by published figures, cities, booth costs, a comparison table and an exhibitor FAQ.
Concrete, roads & underground
PAVE/X, Underground Infrastructure Conference, The Precast Show, ATSSA Convention & Traffic Expo and ASCE2027: The Infrastructure & Engineering Experience and 10 more.
15 eventsin the U.S. in 2026 and 2027
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Contractors, tech & safety
NDA Demolition Fort Worth, Geo Week, ABC Convention, Commercial UAV Expo and NSC Safety Congress & Expo and 11 more.
16 eventsin the U.S. in 2026 and 2027
Open the contractors, tech & safety guide01 THE 10 BIGGEST
Biggest construction trade shows in the U.S. Ten big floors. Where the iron comes out.
Ranked by each organizer's latest published figure. CONEXPO-CON/AGG leads by a wide margin and comes back only every three years; World of Concrete is the biggest show in this guide that runs every year.
CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2029March 2029 · Las Vegas140,000+ professionals from 128 countries on more than 3 million sq ft in 2026, per the organizer; next show March 2029
World of Concrete 2027January 2027 · Las Vegas47,400+ registered professionals and 1,300+ exhibiting companies in 2026, per the organizer
MINExpo INTERNATIONAL 2028September 2028 · Location not confirmed yet45,000 attendees from 148 countries and 2,000+ exhibitors in 2024, per the National Mining Association
The Utility Expo 2027October 2027 · Louisville22,600+ attendees and 1.5 million sq ft of exhibits in 2025, a record, per the organizer
World of Asphalt and AGG1 2027March 2027 · New Orleans11,500+ professionals in St. Louis in 2025 (15,800+ in Nashville in 2024), per the organizers
The ARA Show 2027February 2027 · New Orleans10,000+ rental professionals, per ARA (no year given), with 730+ exhibiting companies and 1,727 rental stores in 2026
NSC Safety Congress & Expo 2027September 2027 · Anaheim1,000+ exhibiting companies on the expo floor, per the National Safety Council; no attendance figure published
ASCE2027: The Infrastructure & Engineering Experience (with Geo-Congress 2027)March 2027 · Philadelphia6,500+ attendees expected and 300+ exhibiting companies, per the ASCE2027 exhibit prospectus
The Precast Show 2027February 2027 · Salt Lake City5,000+ manufactured concrete industry professionals, per the organizers (no year given)
ATSSA Convention & Traffic Expo 2027February 2027 · Long Beach4,600 registrations (nearly) in 2025, a record, with about 250 exhibitors on 225,000 sq ft planned for 2027, per ATSSA
Ranked by the most recent attendance figure each organizer publishes, with the year where one is given; some count a past edition, some an expected total and some give no year, so read each number with its label. The National Safety Council publishes an exhibitor count (1,000+ companies) and no attendance figure on the pages linked here; it is placed by that floor, larger than every exhibit floor below it. CONEXPO-CON/AGG runs every three years (next March 2029), MINExpo every four (next September 2028) and The Utility Expo every two. Next by published figures: Commercial UAV Expo (3,800+ verified professionals in 2026), Geo Week (3,509 attendees in 2026) and IFCEE (2,500+). Sources: CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2029 · World of Concrete 2027 · MINExpo INTERNATIONAL 2028 · The Utility Expo 2027 · World of Asphalt and AGG1 2027 · The ARA Show 2027 · NSC Safety Congress & Expo 2027 · ASCE2027: The Infrastructure & Engineering Experience · The Precast Show 2027 · ATSSA Convention & Traffic Expo 2027.
The lookbookRebar, blacktop & steel 2027
The machine draws the crowd. The crew makes the call.
Behind every machine on a lot is someone who runs it, pours next to it or signs for it: the young engineer with her clipboard, the ironworker high on the frame, the deck crew setting rebar in Manhattan, the finishers pulling a driveway flat before it sets. Build the booth for the people who will put your product to work.
A smaller machine that runs beats a bigger one parked outside.
02 THREE KINDS OF CONSTRUCTION EVENT
U.S. construction trade shows, equipment expos and contractor conventions Equipment floor, convention hall or tabletop room?
Construction events come in three kinds, and each one decides what you can build. Giant equipment floors such as CONEXPO-CON/AGG, World of Concrete, The Utility Expo, World of Asphalt, MINExpo and The ARA Show fill whole convention centers and add outdoor lots, demo pits and ride-and-drive areas; machines roll in on a fixed schedule, floor load and door sizes decide what fits, and outdoor space means wind, sun and ground conditions. Association conventions with an expo hall such as ATSSA, NRMCA ConcreteWorks, NDA, CGA, APWA PWX, PHCC CONNECT and NSC sell indoor booths by the square foot or the 10×10, with some outdoor demo space. Technical and owner conferences such as ASCE2027, IFCEE, RETC, AGC, ABC, CFMA, DBIA and the ACI conventions put the sessions first and sell tabletops, 8×10 booths or sponsor packages. Search, filter and save the ones that fit.
Every profile lists dates, city and venue, who attends, who exhibits, which companies it suits, what to know before you sign and a direct link to the organizer.
Equipment floors and trade expos: the iron is the point.
- Floor time
- Two to five days of open halls and outdoor lots, from the Las Vegas Convention Center and its festival grounds at CONEXPO-CON/AGG to 32+ acres of indoor and outdoor exhibits and demos at The Utility Expo
- How you exhibit
- Indoor space by the square foot ($54.50 at World of Concrete 2027) or the 10×10, outdoor lots priced separately, plus sandbox, slab and demo areas at World of Concrete and a Live DEMOlition Event at NDA
- Budget
- Space or lot fee, machine freight and drayage, rigging and forklifts, ground protection, power, labor and show-week hotels
- Best for
- Launching machines, running live demos and meeting contractors, dealers and fleet buyers from the whole country in one week
Conventions and technical conferences: the meeting first.
- Floor time
- Exhibit hours set around sessions, from short tabletop blocks at the ABC Convention to two expo days at ASCE2027
- How you exhibit
- 10×10 booths with a table, 8×10 booths at RETC, tabletops and sponsor packages; IFCEE adds an outdoor equipment demonstration area
- Budget
- Booth fee or sponsor package first; graphics, a counter and a sample that travel in cases
- Best for
- Meeting engineers, owners, executives and finance leaders who come to learn and specify for whole programs
Popular cities
Jan182027Heavy equipment & big floors Purple guideWorld of Concrete 2027
Las Vegas, Nevada · WestEvent: January 18–21, 2027 · Exhibits: January 19–21, 2027Show guide
When & where Event: January 18–21, 2027 · Exhibits: January 19–21, 2027 · Las Vegas Convention Center · Las Vegas, Nevada
Typical audience
Concrete and masonry contractors, ready-mix and precast producers, construction business owners and crews: more than 47,400 registered professionals in 2026, per the organizer.
Exhibitor types
More than 1,300 companies in 2026 (284 of them new): concrete placing, finishing, pumping, cutting and masonry equipment, tools, materials, mixer trucks and jobsite technology, on indoor floors and outdoor lots with live demonstrations.
A good choice if…
The first show of the year to plan for if you sell equipment, tools or materials to concrete and masonry contractors, and it sits next to Purple's Las Vegas shop.
Good to know
Indoor and outdoor space are sold separately: 2027 indoor space is $54.50 to $55.00 per sq ft and outdoor $49.50 to $50.00, with extra per-foot charges for sandbox, slab-on-grade and wall demo areas. Space is assigned by priority points. Exhibits open one day after education starts.
- By the numbers
- 2026: more than 47,400 registered professionals and more than 1,300 exhibiting companies, 284 of them new. 2025: 57,908 professionals and 1,522 exhibitors.
- Booth & eligibility
- 2027 rates (after April 17, 2026): indoor $54.50 per sq ft (1,000 sq ft and up) or $55.00 (under 1,000); outdoor $49.50 or $50.00. Outdoor sandbox $15.00 (4 in.) or $15.50 (6 in.) per sq ft, slab on grade $20.00 per sq ft, wall $425 per linear ft. Space assigned by Space Draw Guidelines and Priority Points.
- For new brands
- New Product Zone and First-Time Exhibitor Resources.
- Future dates
- 2027: exhibits January 19–21, education January 18–21. 2028: exhibits January 25–27, education January 24–27.
Jan252027Concrete, paving & roads Purple guidePAVE/X 2027
Savannah, Georgia · SouthEvent: January 25–27, 2027 · Exhibits: January 25–27, 2027Show guide
When & where Event: January 25–27, 2027 · Exhibits: January 25–27, 2027 · Savannah Convention Center · Savannah, Georgia
Typical audience
Paving, sealcoating, striping, sweeping and pavement maintenance contractors and owners.
Exhibitor types
More than 140 exhibitors at the 2026 New Orleans show: pavers, rollers, sealcoat and crack-fill rigs, sweepers, striping equipment, materials and software, plus an outdoor demonstration arena.
A good choice if…
Go if you sell equipment or materials to small and mid-size paving and pavement maintenance contractors.
Good to know
Run by IRONMARKETS (fourth edition). The 2027 show has its largest outdoor demo arena yet, so plan for equipment you can run outside. Booth rates are not published on the site.
- By the numbers
- 2026 (New Orleans): more than 140 exhibitors and 2,700 to 3,000 expected professionals, per the organizer's pre-show release carried by New Orleans & Company. 2024 (San Antonio, first edition): nearly 1,700 attendees.
- Booth & eligibility
- Rates are not published on the site.
- Future dates
- 2027: January 25–27, Savannah Convention Center, with the show's largest outdoor demonstration area yet.
Jan262027Underground, utility & infrastructure Purple guideUnderground Infrastructure Conference (UIC) 2027
Formerly Underground Construction Technology International Conference & Exhibition (UCT)Grapevine, Texas · SouthEvent: January 26–27, 2027 · Exhibits: not confirmed yetShow guide
When & where Event: January 26–27, 2027 · Exhibits: not confirmed yet · Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center · Grapevine, Texas
Typical audience
More than 1,200 engineers, contractors, municipalities, utilities and consulting engineers in sewer, water, gas, electric, telecom and fiber underground work, per UIC; 60% are positioned to influence purchases.
Exhibitor types
OEMs and suppliers of trenchless and HDD equipment, pipe rehabilitation, open-cut construction, locating, inspection and asset management.
A good choice if…
Go if you sell underground construction equipment, pipe or rehabilitation products to utility contractors and municipalities.
Good to know
A two-day format for 2027, formerly called UCT. 2027 booths run $3,470 for a 10×10 inline to $19,405 for a 20×30 island; the show contractor is named in November and your own builder needs written notice before move-in.
- By the numbers
- More than 1,200 qualified professionals attend and 60% are positioned to influence purchases, per UIC.
- Booth & eligibility
- 2027 inline: 10×10 $3,470, 10×20 $6,440, 10×30 $9,170; islands 20×20 $13,470, 20×30 $19,405. Exhibitors can invite unlimited clients to the hall free.
- Future dates
- UIC 2027: January 26–27, 2027, Gaylord Texan Resort, Grapevine, Texas.
Feb32027Concrete, paving & roads Purple guideThe Precast Show 2027
Salt Lake City, Utah · WestEvent: February 3–5, 2027 · Exhibits: February 3–5, 2027Show guide
When & where Event: February 3–5, 2027 · Exhibits: February 3–5, 2027 · Salt Palace Convention Center · Salt Lake City, Utah
Typical audience
Precast and manufactured concrete producers, plant managers and engineers; the organizers cite more than 5,000 industry professionals.
Exhibitor types
Forms and molds, batching and mixing systems, reinforcing, admixtures, lifting and handling equipment, curing and plant automation suppliers.
A good choice if…
Go if you sell equipment or materials to precast and prestressed concrete plants.
Good to know
Run by NPCA with the PCI Convention (February 1–5, 2027, at the Salt Lake City Marriott at City Creek). NPCA warns of unauthorized vendors soliciting exhibitors for hotel rooms and freight. Booth rates are in the exhibitor prospectus.
- By the numbers
- The organizers cite more than 5,000 manufactured concrete industry professionals.
- Booth & eligibility
- Rates are in the NPCA exhibitor prospectus.
- Future dates
- 2027: February 3–5, Salt Palace Convention Center, with the PCI Convention February 1–5.
Feb52027Concrete, paving & roads Purple guideATSSA Convention & Traffic Expo 2027
Long Beach, California · WestEvent: February 5–9, 2027 · Exhibits: February 7–9, 2027Show guide
When & where Event: February 5–9, 2027 · Exhibits: February 7–9, 2027 · Long Beach Convention Center · Long Beach, California
Typical audience
Roadway safety contractors, traffic control and work-zone companies, state and local agency officials; registration reached nearly 4,600 in 2025, a record.
Exhibitor types
About 250 exhibitors on 225,000 sq ft of roadway safety exhibits: barriers, crash cushions, signs, pavement marking, work-zone devices, truck-mounted attenuators and smart work-zone technology.
A good choice if…
The roadway safety floor to book if you sell to traffic control contractors and DOT work-zone buyers.
Good to know
57th annual edition. New Products Rollout Showcase applications for current exhibitors closed November 16, 2026; T3 Expo's advance warehouse starts receiving crated freight December 30, 2026. Booth prices are on the exhibit and sponsorship page, not the event page.
- By the numbers
- 2027 event page: 250 exhibitors and 225,000 sq ft of roadway safety exhibits. 2026 (Houston): more than 240 companies on the Traffic Expo floor. 2025 (Orlando): registration of nearly 4,600, a record, and more than 260 exhibitors.
- Booth & eligibility
- Rates are on ATSSA's exhibit and sponsorship pages.
- For new brands
- New Products Rollout (NPRO) Showcase and Innovation Awards for current exhibitors; 2027 applications closed November 16, 2026.
- Future dates
- 2027: February 5–9, Long Beach Convention Center (57th annual).
Feb142027Rental, cranes & access Purple guideThe ARA Show 2027
Formerly The Rental ShowNew Orleans, Louisiana · SouthEvent: February 14–16, 2027 · Exhibits: February 14–16, 2027Show guide
When & where Event: February 14–16, 2027 · Exhibits: February 14–16, 2027 · Ernest N. Morial Convention Center · New Orleans, Louisiana
Typical audience
Owners, managers and buyers from equipment and event rental companies: 1,727 rental stores attended in 2026, and the organizer cites more than 10,000 rental professionals.
Exhibitor types
730+ companies in 2026: aerial lifts, compact and earthmoving equipment, light towers, generators, tools, event and party rental products and rental software.
A good choice if…
The one show to plan for if rental fleets buy your equipment; buyers come to place fleet orders.
Good to know
Closed show for the rental industry. February 14 is education, the Future of Equipment Rental Program and the tailgate party; the floor opens February 15–16. 2027 space is $30.50 per sq ft for associate members and $61.00 for non-members, assigned by priority points from late July.
- By the numbers
- 2026: 730+ exhibiting companies and 1,727 rental stores attending. The organizer cites more than 10,000 rental professionals.
- Booth & eligibility
- 2027: associate members $26.00 per sq ft through June 30, 2026 and $30.50 from July 1, 2026; non-members $61.00. Corner charge $200 member, $400 non-member on inline booths. Space assigned by priority points starting late July.
- Future dates
- 2027: February 14–16 (trade show February 15–16), New Orleans.
Feb172027Contractors & specialty trades Purple guideNDA Demolition Fort Worth 2027 (Annual Convention & Expo)
Formerly NDA Annual Convention & ExpoFort Worth, Texas · SouthEvent: February 17–20, 2027 · Exhibits: February 18–20, 2027Show guide
When & where Event: February 17–20, 2027 · Exhibits: February 18–20, 2027 · Fort Worth Convention Center · Fort Worth, Texas
Typical audience
Demolition, dismantling, concrete cutting and recycling contractors, project managers and safety staff; NDA represents over 1,000 companies.
Exhibitor types
Demolition excavators and high-reach machines, attachments, breakers, shears and processors, robots, compact equipment, dust control and recycling equipment.
A good choice if…
Go if you make demolition attachments, carriers, robots or dust and recycling equipment and want to run them in front of buyers.
Good to know
Indoor booths are sold in 10×10 increments at $27.50 per sq. ft. for NDA members (100–400 sq. ft.) and $42.50 for non-members, $250 per corner. The outdoor Live DEMOlition Event runs on Thursday, February 18, off site by shuttle: an approx. 100×60 ft space is $12,000 with one base machine and one attachment.
- By the numbers
- NDA represents over 1,000 companies in demolition services.
- Booth & eligibility
- Indoor, sold in 10×10 increments: NDA members $27.50 per sq. ft. (100–400 sq. ft.), $16.50 (400–1,000), $13.50 (1,000+); non-members $42.50, $22.50 and $17.50; $250 per corner. Live DEMOlition Event: initial outdoor space approx. 100×60 ft $12,000, additional spaces $8,000, extra attachments $5,000 each; equipment corral approx. 50×40 ft $5,000 (1–2 machines) or $7,500 (3–5).
- Future dates
- Demolition Fort Worth: February 17–20, 2027, Fort Worth Convention Center.
Feb232027Site tech, survey & safety Purple guideGeo Week 2027
Salt Lake City, Utah · WestEvent: February 23–25, 2027 · Exhibits: not confirmed yetShow guide
When & where Event: February 23–25, 2027 · Exhibits: not confirmed yet · Salt Palace Convention Center · Salt Lake City, Utah
Typical audience
Surveyors, AEC and BIM teams, reality capture users, construction technology managers and geospatial service providers; 3,509 attendees in Denver in 2026, per Geo Week.
Exhibitor types
Laser scanners and lidar, survey and machine-guidance hardware, drones, reality capture and BIM software; 238 exhibitors in 2026.
A good choice if…
Go if you sell scanning, survey, site-measurement or BIM technology that contractors and engineers use on job sites.
Good to know
An Exhibit Hall Only pass brings floor-only visitors, so plan walk-up demos.
- By the numbers
- Geo Week 2026 (Denver, February 16–18, 2026): 3,509 attendees, 3,800+ registrants, 238 exhibitors and 25 countries, per the Geo Week 2026 post-show report.
- Booth & eligibility
- Booth rates are not published.
- Future dates
- Geo Week 2027: February 23–25, 2027, Salt Palace Convention Center, Salt Lake City.
- Sources
- Geo Week ↗
Mar152027Heavy equipment & big floors Purple guideWorld of Asphalt and AGG1 2027
New Orleans, Louisiana · SouthEvent: March 15–17, 2027 · Exhibits: March 15–17, 2027Show guide
When & where Event: March 15–17, 2027 · Exhibits: March 15–17, 2027 · Ernest N. Morial Convention Center · New Orleans, Louisiana
Typical audience
Asphalt paving contractors, plant operators, aggregate and quarry producers and public agency staff; the 2025 St. Louis show drew more than 11,500 professionals and the 2024 Nashville show more than 15,800.
Exhibitor types
450+ manufacturers on about 250,000 net sq ft: pavers, rollers, milling machines, asphalt plants, crushers, screens, conveyors and services, with AGG1 (Aggregates Academy & Expo) on the same floor.
A good choice if…
Go if you sell paving, compaction, plant or aggregate processing equipment and want contractors and producers in one hall.
Good to know
No show in CONEXPO-CON/AGG years (none in 2026, so 2027 follows a year off). Hours are 9 AM to 5 PM Monday and Tuesday and 9 AM to 2 PM on the last day. Final 50% space payment was due October 9, 2026.
- By the numbers
- 2025 (St. Louis, March 25–27): more than 11,500 professionals and a record 230,000+ sq ft of floor; 59% of attendees under 45. 2024 (Nashville): more than 15,800 professionals and 440+ exhibitors, a record. The site lists 450+ manufacturers, 250,000 net sq ft and 120 education sessions.
- Booth & eligibility
- Rates are in the exhibitor prospectus; final 50% space payment was due October 9, 2026.
- Future dates
- 2027: March 15–17, New Orleans. No show in CONEXPO-CON/AGG years.
Mar212027Underground, utility & infrastructure Purple guideNASTT No-Dig Show 2027
Raleigh, North Carolina · SouthEvent: March 21–25, 2027 · Exhibits: March 22–24, 2027Show guide
When & where Event: March 21–25, 2027 · Exhibits: March 22–24, 2027 · Atlantic Union Bank Convention Center (listed by NASTT as the Raleigh Convention Center) · Raleigh, North Carolina
Typical audience
Municipal and utility owners, public works staff, contractors and consultants in trenchless construction; on average 2,400 professionals, per NASTT.
Exhibitor types
HDD rigs, pipe bursting, CIPP lining, inspection and pipe products from more than 200 exhibiting companies.
A good choice if…
Go if you sell trenchless equipment, pipe or rehabilitation products for water, sewer and gas lines.
Good to know
Booths are priced per 10×10 inline: $2,750 for NASTT corporate members, $4,200 for individual members and $4,500 for non-members. The water guide also lists this show.
- By the numbers
- On average 2,400 industry professionals and more than 200 exhibiting companies, per NASTT's prospectus (undated).
- Booth & eligibility
- 2027 per 10×10 inline: $2,750 NASTT corporate member, $4,200 individual member, $4,500 non-member.
- Future dates
- No-Dig Show 2027: March 21–25, 2027, Raleigh, North Carolina.
Mar242027Heavy equipment & big floors Purple guideHard Hat Expo 2027
Syracuse, New York · NortheastEvent: March 24–25, 2027 · Exhibits: March 24–25, 2027Show guide
When & where Event: March 24–25, 2027 · Exhibits: March 24–25, 2027 · New York State Fairgrounds, Expo Building · Syracuse, New York
Typical audience
Municipal public works managers, excavation, paving and site contractors from New York and the Northeast.
Exhibitor types
More than 135 exhibitors across construction sectors: heavy and highway equipment dealers, attachments, trucks, materials and services.
A good choice if…
A regional floor worth testing if you or your dealers sell equipment to Northeast contractors and municipalities; it is a short drive from Purple's Fishkill shop.
Good to know
Two short days (Wednesday 9 to 4, Thursday 8 to 3). Organized by Lee Publications; booth rates sit in the exhibitor kit and contract, not on the site.
Apr122027Underground, utility & infrastructure Purple guideCGA Conference & Expo 2027
Tampa, Florida · SouthEvent: April 12–15, 2027 · Exhibits: April 12–15, 2027Show guide
When & where Event: April 12–15, 2027 · Exhibits: April 12–15, 2027 · Tampa Convention Center · Tampa, Florida
Typical audience
1,400 damage prevention professionals expected from CGA's 15 stakeholder groups: excavators, utility locators, one-call centers, utilities, pipeline operators and regulators; 70% are owners, executives or managers, per CGA.
Exhibitor types
130+ booths: utility locating and GPR, vacuum excavation, mapping and ticket software, marking products and damage prevention services.
A good choice if…
Go if you sell locating, mapping, vacuum excavation or damage prevention technology to excavators and utilities.
Good to know
Damage Prevention LIVE is an outdoor demo area next to the convention center (10×10 $1,100 to 10×40 $2,500). Indoor 10×10s are $3,000 for members and $4,000 for non-members. 2028 moves to The Broadmoor, Colorado Springs, April 24–27, 2028.
- By the numbers
- 1,400 attendees expected, 130+ exhibitor booths and 50+ sessions across 15 stakeholder groups; 85% of attendees found Expo Hall networking valuable and 70% are owners, executives or managers, per CGA.
- Booth & eligibility
- 10×10 $3,000 member ($30 per sq. ft.), $4,000 non-member; premium 10×10 $3,200 / $4,200; 10×20 $6,000 / $8,000. Damage Prevention LIVE outdoor spaces: 10×10 $1,100, 10×20 $1,500, 10×40 $2,500.
- For new brands
- New for 2027: TIDE Talks, 20-minute thought-leadership slots on the Expo floor at $1,000 each.
- Future dates
- CGA Conference & Expo 2027: April 12–15, 2027, Tampa Convention Center; 2028 at The Broadmoor, Colorado Springs, April 24–27, 2028.
Jun72027Site tech, survey & safety Purple guideASSP Safety 2027 Conference + Expo
New Orleans, Louisiana · SouthEvent: June 7–9, 2027 · Exhibits: June 7–9, 2027Show guide
When & where Event: June 7–9, 2027 · Exhibits: June 7–9, 2027 · Ernest N. Morial Convention Center · New Orleans, Louisiana
Typical audience
Occupational safety and health professionals from construction, industry and government.
Exhibitor types
PPE, fall protection, gas detection, training and safety software firms.
A good choice if…
Consider it if you sell jobsite safety products to EHS managers. The industrial machinery guide also lists this show.
Good to know
Exhibit sales are handled by HEI Expo, not by ASSP staff.
Aug222027Concrete, paving & roads Purple guideAPWA PWX 2027 (Public Works Expo)
Phoenix, Arizona · WestEvent: August 22–25, 2027 · Exhibits: not confirmed yetShow guide
When & where Event: August 22–25, 2027 · Exhibits: not confirmed yet · Venue for 2027 not confirmed yet · Phoenix, Arizona
Typical audience
City and county public works directors, street, fleet, facilities and utility managers from APWA's network of more than 30,000 public works professionals.
Exhibitor types
Street maintenance, paving and patching equipment, sweepers, snow and ice equipment, fleet vehicles, traffic and asset management software and public works services.
A good choice if…
Go if municipalities buy your road maintenance equipment or public works technology.
Good to know
APWA calls it North America's largest exhibit floor for public works equipment and services, with non-compete hours so attendees reach the floor. Booth rates are not on the event page.
Sep72027Site tech, survey & safety Purple guideCommercial UAV Expo 2027
Las Vegas, Nevada · WestEvent: September 7–9, 2027 · Exhibits: not confirmed yetShow guide
When & where Event: September 7–9, 2027 · Exhibits: not confirmed yet · Caesars Forum · Las Vegas, Nevada
Typical audience
Commercial drone program managers and pilots in construction, surveying and mapping, infrastructure, mining and aggregates, energy and public safety; 3,800+ verified professionals from 65 countries in 2026, per the organizer.
Exhibitor types
250 exhibitors in 2026: drones, lidar and photogrammetry payloads, mapping software, inspection services and training.
A good choice if…
Go if you sell drones, sensors or mapping software used for site surveys, progress monitoring and inspection.
Good to know
Indoor Airspace flying demonstrations run at the show and the DRONERESPONDERS Public Safety Summit runs alongside. Booth rates come by inquiry.
- By the numbers
- Commercial UAV Expo 2026 (September 1–3, 2026, Caesars Forum): 250 exhibitors and over 3,800 verified professionals from all 50 states and 65 countries, with 146+ speakers, per the organizer.
- Booth & eligibility
- Booth rates are given on inquiry; not published.
- For new brands
- The exhibit hall mixes established brands with emerging startups; Indoor Airspace demonstrations and an Exhibit Hall Theater run during the show.
- Future dates
- Commercial UAV Expo 2027: September 7–9, 2027, Caesars Forum, Las Vegas.
Sep242027Site tech, survey & safety Purple guideNSC Safety Congress & Expo 2027
Anaheim, California · WestEvent: September 24–30, 2027 · Exhibits: September 27–29, 2027Show guide
When & where Event: September 24–30, 2027 · Exhibits: September 27–29, 2027 · Anaheim Convention Center · Anaheim, California
Typical audience
Safety directors, EHS managers, supervisors and safety committee members from construction, manufacturing, utilities and government, run by the National Safety Council.
Exhibitor types
More than 1,000 exhibiting companies: PPE, fall protection, gas detection, signage, ergonomics, training and safety software.
A good choice if…
Go if you sell jobsite safety products or safety software and want the largest U.S. safety floor.
Good to know
Space is $33.50 per sq. ft. for NSC members and $34.50 for non-members (10×10 minimum), $200 per corner. Move-in runs September 24–26 and move-out starts September 29; the Exhibitor Service Manual opens May 2027.
- By the numbers
- The NSC Safety Congress & Expo floor features more than 1,000 exhibiting companies, per the National Safety Council.
- Booth & eligibility
- 2027 space: $33.50 per sq. ft. for NSC members, $34.50 for non-members, 10×10 minimum, $200 per corner; islands start at 20×30 with 16 ft fixtures and hanging signs to 20 ft. Each 100 sq. ft. includes one full conference badge and three expo badges.
- Future dates
- NSC Safety Congress & Expo 2027: September 24–30, 2027, Anaheim Convention Center; move-in September 24–26, move-out from September 29.
Oct12027Concrete, paving & roads Purple guideNRMCA ConcreteWorks 2027
Orlando, Florida · SouthEvent: October 1–4, 2027 · Exhibits: not confirmed yetShow guide
When & where Event: October 1–4, 2027 · Exhibits: not confirmed yet · Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center · Orlando, Florida
Typical audience
Ready-mixed concrete producers: owners, plant, fleet, quality control and sales managers.
Exhibitor types
Mixer trucks and drums, batch plants, admixtures, cement and slag suppliers, dispatch and fleet software, and plant equipment, with rolling stock on the floor.
A good choice if…
Go if you sell trucks, plant equipment, materials or software to ready-mix producers.
Good to know
GES is the general contractor and drive-in times for rolling stock are scheduled by GES. 2025 space was $20 per sq ft for members and $30 for non-members, plus $750 or $850 per exhibitor badge; 2027 rates are not confirmed yet.
Oct52027Heavy equipment & big floors Purple guideThe Utility Expo 2027
Formerly ICUEE (International Construction & Utility Equipment Exposition)Louisville, Kentucky · SouthEvent: October 5–7, 2027 · Exhibits: October 5–7, 2027Show guide
When & where Event: October 5–7, 2027 · Exhibits: October 5–7, 2027 · Kentucky Exposition Center · Louisville, Kentucky
Typical audience
Utility and infrastructure contractors, crews, fleet managers and utility owners in electric, gas, water, telecom and underground construction: a record 22,600+ attendees from all 50 states and 59 countries in 2025.
Exhibitor types
Excavators, compact equipment, trenchers, directional drills, aerial devices, digger derricks, trucks, attachments and utility tools on 1.5 million sq ft (32+ acres) of indoor and outdoor exhibits, with ride-and-drive and job-like demo areas.
A good choice if…
The show to book if your buyers want to climb in and operate utility and compact equipment before they buy.
Good to know
Runs every two years in odd years; formerly ICUEE (renamed in 2020). Most big exhibits are outdoor lots, so plan for weather, ground conditions and heavy-equipment move-in. The 2025 rate card listed indoor space at $20.85 per sq ft for AEM members and outdoor at $3.10; 2027 rates are not confirmed yet.
- By the numbers
- 2025 (October 7–9): a record 22,600+ attendees from all 50 states and 59 countries, 1.5 million sq ft of exhibits; 20 manufacturers launched new equipment. The organizer describes 32+ acres of indoor and outdoor exhibits and demonstrations.
- Booth & eligibility
- 2025 rate card: indoor $20.85 per sq ft (AEM member) or $29.70 (non-member); outdoor $3.10 member or $5.35 non-member for 10,000 sq ft or less, $2.55 member above 10,001 sq ft. 2027 rates are not confirmed yet.
- Future dates
- 2027: October 5–7, Kentucky Exposition Center. Runs every two years; formerly ICUEE (renamed in 2020), held in Louisville since 1987.
Oct252027Contractors & specialty trades Purple guidePHCC CONNECT 2027
Fort Worth, Texas · SouthEvent: October 25–28, 2027 · Exhibits: October 26–27, 2027 (Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday morning; 2027 hours not confirmed yet)Show guide
When & where Event: October 25–28, 2027 · Exhibits: October 26–27, 2027 (Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday morning; 2027 hours not confirmed yet) · Fort Worth Convention Center · Fort Worth, Texas
Typical audience
Plumbing and HVAC contractor owners and managers from the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association; Milwaukee 2026 drew 860 registrations and three of four show-pass buyers were owners or managers, per PHCC.
Exhibitor types
100+ brands on the 2026 floor: plumbing and heating products, tools, water heaters, software and services.
A good choice if…
Go if you sell plumbing, heating or service products and tools to contractor owners.
Good to know
Running since 1883. Breakfast, lunch and learning labs are on the show floor and the National Plumbing Apprentice Contest is built live in the hall. 2027 booth pricing is not published; 2026 exhibitors and the interest list get first pick of floor space.
- By the numbers
- PHCC CONNECT 2026 in Milwaukee: 860 registrations, PHCC's highest in many years, and 100+ brands on the floor; three of four show-pass buyers were owners or managers, per PHCC.
- Booth & eligibility
- 2027 booth pricing is not published yet; a Super Early Bird rate goes first to 2026 exhibitors and the interest list.
- Future dates
- PHCC CONNECT 2027: October 25–28, 2027, Fort Worth Convention Center.
- Sources
- PHCC CONNECT 2027 ↗
Nov142027Contractors & specialty trades Purple guideSTAFDA Annual Convention & Trade Show 2027
Orlando, Florida · SouthEvent: November 14–16, 2027 · Exhibits: not confirmed yetShow guide
When & where Event: November 14–16, 2027 · Exhibits: not confirmed yet · Orange County Convention Center · Orlando, Florida
Typical audience
Specialty tool and fastener distributors that sell to professional construction contractors; STAFDA members only.
Exhibitor types
Manufacturers of power tools, fasteners, anchors, adhesives, sealants, safety products and jobsite supplies.
A good choice if…
Consider it if you sell contractors' tools, fasteners or jobsite products through specialty distributors.
Good to know
Only STAFDA members can attend and register, and manufacturer members must exhibit to attend, so join before you plan a booth. Orlando floor hours and move-in are not confirmed yet; the 2026 edition ran November 15–17, 2026 in Anaheim.
Sep262028Heavy equipment & big floors Purple guideMINExpo INTERNATIONAL 2028
Location not confirmed yet (last edition: Las Vegas)Event: September 26–28, 2028 · Exhibits: not confirmed yetShow guide
When & where Event: September 26–28, 2028 · Exhibits: not confirmed yet · Location not confirmed yet (last edition: Las Vegas)
Typical audience
Mining and aggregates executives, engineers, maintenance managers and buyers: 45,000 attendees from 148 countries in 2024, per the National Mining Association.
Exhibitor types
More than 2,000 exhibitors on 850,000+ sq ft in 2024: haul trucks, loaders, shovels, drills, crushers, processing plants, components, automation and mine technology.
A good choice if…
Context for this guide: plan it only if you sell large earthmoving, crushing or component technology into mining and quarrying.
Good to know
Runs every four years in Las Vegas. Exhibit sales for 2028 began in summer 2026 and rates are not published on the site.
- By the numbers
- 2024 (September 24–26, Las Vegas): 45,000 attendees, more than 2,000 exhibitors, visitors from 148 countries and more than 850,000 sq ft of exhibits, a record, per the National Mining Association.
- Booth & eligibility
- Exhibit sales began in summer 2026; rates are not published on the site.
- Future dates
- 2028: September 26–28, Las Vegas. Runs every four years.
Mar132029Heavy equipment & big floors Purple guideCONEXPO-CON/AGG 2029
Las Vegas, Nevada · WestEvent: March 13–17, 2029 · Exhibits: March 13–17, 2029Show guide
When & where Event: March 13–17, 2029 · Exhibits: March 13–17, 2029 · Las Vegas Convention Center · Las Vegas, Nevada
Typical audience
Contractors, equipment dealers, rental companies, aggregate producers, engineers and fleet buyers from around the world: more than 140,000 professionals from 128 countries in 2026.
Exhibitor types
2,000+ exhibitors on more than 3 million sq ft in 2026: earthmoving, lifting, compact, paving, concrete, aggregates and mining equipment, components, attachments, technology and services, in halls and on outdoor lots and festival grounds.
A good choice if…
North America's largest construction equipment show; budget and plan early if you launch machines or components for the U.S. market.
Good to know
Runs every three years; the 2026 edition ended March 7, 2026. 2029 rates are not published, and exhibitor space applications open in fall 2027 with space assigned by priority points. Hours are 9 AM to 5 PM Tuesday to Friday and 9 AM to 3 PM Saturday.
- By the numbers
- 2026 (March 3–7, Las Vegas): more than 140,000 professionals from 128 countries, 2,000+ exhibitors and more than 3 million sq ft of exhibit space. 92% of 2026 exhibitors said they plan to exhibit in 2029. The 2026 prospectus cites 2023 figures: 2,400+ exhibitors, 3+ million net sq ft and 24,000+ international registrants from 133 countries.
- Booth & eligibility
- 2029 rates are not published; exhibitor space applications open in fall 2027 and space is assigned by priority points (years of exhibiting and partner-association membership).
- Future dates
- 2029: March 13–17, Las Vegas Convention Center. Runs every three years.
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Construction conferences with exhibits 2026–2027 Engineers, owners, CFOs. The people who write the spec.
These are association, technical and owner conferences with an exhibit hall: civil and geotechnical engineers, foundation and tunneling contractors, concrete specifiers, general and mechanical contractors, construction finance, design-build and construction managers. Exhibiting usually means a 10×10 with a table, an 8×10, a tabletop or a sponsor package, and short hall hours set around the program. Each card says what exhibiting looks like there.
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Dec12026Contractors & specialty trades Coming soon Hotel conference with a sponsor floor plan Purple guideConstruction SuperConference 2026
Huntington Beach, California · WestDecember 1–3, 2026Show guide
When & where December 1–3, 2026 · Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort · Huntington Beach, California
Typical audience
Mid- to senior-level construction attorneys, in-house counsel, engineers, claims consultants and contractor executives; the conference is in its 40th year.
Exhibitor types
Sponsors on a published floor plan: claims and forensic consultants, scheduling and cost experts, insurers, legal technology and expert-witness firms.
A good choice if…
Consider it if you sell claims, dispute, insurance or project-controls services to contractors and their lawyers.
Good to know
The 2026 edition runs in early December 2026: use it to plan the next edition. Presence is sold as sponsorships with a floor-plan spot rather than a separate booth price; run by Emerald.
Jan102027Concrete, paving & roads Exhibit hall beside the sessions Purple guideTRB Annual Meeting 2027
Washington, D.C.Event: January 10–14, 2027 · Exhibits: January 10–12, 2027Show guide
When & where Event: January 10–14, 2027 · Exhibits: January 10–12, 2027 · Walter E. Washington Convention Center and Marriott Marquis · Washington, D.C.
Typical audience
State DOT engineers, pavement and bridge researchers, policy makers, consultants and industry across all transportation modes.
Exhibitor types
Pavement testing and materials, bridge, traffic safety, engineering software and research suppliers.
A good choice if…
Consider it if you sell pavement, bridge or materials technology to state DOTs and researchers.
Good to know
A research meeting with 500+ sessions; exhibits support the program. Also listed in the automotive and transport guide.
Jan252027Rental, cranes & access Dealer expo (CONDEX) beside the conference Purple guideAED Summit 2027 & CONDEX
Orlando, Florida · SouthEvent: January 25–27, 2027 · Exhibits: January 26–27, 2027Show guide
When & where Event: January 25–27, 2027 · Exhibits: January 26–27, 2027 · Rosen Shingle Creek Resort · Orlando, Florida
Typical audience
Owners and managers of construction equipment dealerships and rental operations that are members of Associated Equipment Distributors, plus their manufacturers.
Exhibitor types
CONDEX (CONference Dealer EXpo): dealer software, telematics, parts, attachments, finance, training and service suppliers selling to equipment dealers.
A good choice if…
Go if your customer is the equipment dealer or rental branch rather than the end contractor.
Good to know
A dealer conference with an expo, not an equipment floor; booth rates and counts are not published on the site.
Mar12027Underground, utility & infrastructure Convention with an expo hall Purple guideASCE2027: The Infrastructure & Engineering Experience (with Geo-Congress 2027)
Formerly Separate ASCE institute conferences, including Geo-CongressPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania · NortheastEvent: March 1–5, 2027 · Exhibits: March 2–4, 2027Show guide
When & where Event: March 1–5, 2027 · Exhibits: March 2–4, 2027 · Pennsylvania Convention Center · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Typical audience
6,500+ civil engineers, planners, owners and contractors from ASCE, its nine institutes (Geo-Institute, UESI, Construction Institute and others) and its technical divisions, per ASCE.
Exhibitor types
300+ exhibiting companies: geotechnical and foundation products, pipe and utility systems, structural and construction materials, instrumentation, software and engineering services.
A good choice if…
Go if engineers specify your product: geosynthetics, foundations, pipe, instrumentation, design software or testing services.
Good to know
For the first time ASCE and all nine institutes meet as one event, and Geo-Congress 2027 is part of it. A standard 10×10 is $5,450, small businesses $4,250, $250 per corner; the hall is open 7:30 am–5 pm on March 2 and 3 and 8 am–1 pm on March 4.
- By the numbers
- ASCE2027 expects 6,500+ attendees and 300+ exhibiting companies; ASCE has 160,000+ members, per the ASCE2027 exhibit prospectus.
- Booth & eligibility
- Standard rate $5,450 per 10×10 (base price from January 1, 2026); small business booth $4,250; nonprofit $3,500; $250 per corner. Exhibit hall open 7:30 am–5 pm on March 2 and 3 and 8 am–1 pm on March 4, 2027.
- For new brands
- Small business booth rate with proof of size; Institute Hubs and poster sessions sit in the Expo Hall.
- Future dates
- ASCE2027 with Geo-Congress 2027: March 1–5, 2027, Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia.
Mar72027Contractors & specialty trades Hotel convention with a supplier trade show Purple guideMCAA Annual Convention 2027
San Diego, California · WestEvent: March 7–11, 2027 · Exhibits: Manufacturer/Supplier Council exhibit day and hours for 2027 not confirmed yet (2025: Tuesday, 7–10 a.m.)Show guide
When & where Event: March 7–11, 2027 · Exhibits: Manufacturer/Supplier Council exhibit day and hours for 2027 not confirmed yet (2025: Tuesday, 7–10 a.m.) · Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina · San Diego, California
Typical audience
Owners and executives of mechanical, plumbing and service contracting firms that belong to the Mechanical Contractors Association of America.
Exhibitor types
Members of MCAA's Manufacturer/Supplier Council: HVAC equipment, piping, valves, fabrication tools, software and service suppliers.
A good choice if…
Consider it if you sell to mechanical contractors and can join the Manufacturer/Supplier Council.
Good to know
The trade show features members of MCAA's Manufacturer/Supplier Council, so exhibit space comes through that council; booth rates are not published.
Mar92027Contractors & specialty trades Convention with a 10×10 tabletop expo Purple guideABC Convention 2027
Aurora (Denver), Colorado · WestEvent: March 9–11, 2027 · Exhibits: March 9–10, 2027 (Tuesday 3:30–5 p.m. grand opening; Wednesday 8 a.m.–3 p.m., staffed from 11 a.m.)Show guide
When & where Event: March 9–11, 2027 · Exhibits: March 9–10, 2027 (Tuesday 3:30–5 p.m. grand opening; Wednesday 8 a.m.–3 p.m., staffed from 11 a.m.) · Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center · Aurora (Denver), Colorado
Typical audience
Merit shop commercial and industrial contractors, ABC chapter leaders, craft professionals and students from Associated Builders and Contractors.
Exhibitor types
Construction technology, tools, safety, workforce, insurance and business service providers.
A good choice if…
Consider it if you sell technology, safety or workforce products to commercial and industrial contractors.
Good to know
A tabletop-style floor: each 10×10 includes a 6-foot table, two chairs, pipe and drape and a sign, at $4,500 for ABC members and $5,000 for non-members. Exhibit hours are short (March 9, 3:30–5 pm and March 10, 11 am–3 pm); Shepard is the general service contractor and non-members are vetted through a local ABC chapter.
- Booth & eligibility
- Standard 10×10 $4,500 for ABC members, $5,000 for non-members, with a 6 ft table, two chairs, sign, pipe and drape and wastebasket; Shepard is the general service contractor.
- Future dates
- ABC Convention 2027: March 9–11, 2027, Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center; move-in March 9, 7:30 am–2:30 pm, move-out March 10, 3–7 pm.
Mar102027Contractors & specialty trades Conference with an expo hall Purple guideACCA 2027 Conference & Expo
National Harbor, Maryland · SouthEvent: March 10–12, 2027 · Exhibits: March 11–12, 2027 (Thursday 1–3:30 p.m., Friday 9:30 a.m.–noon)Show guide
When & where Event: March 10–12, 2027 · Exhibits: March 11–12, 2027 (Thursday 1–3:30 p.m., Friday 9:30 a.m.–noon) · Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center · National Harbor, Maryland
Typical audience
HVACR contractors, business owners and service managers from the Air Conditioning Contractors of America, paired with ACCA's 2027 Advocacy Day in Washington, D.C.
Exhibitor types
HVACR manufacturers, suppliers, technology providers and service partners in the Expo Hall.
A good choice if…
Consider it if you sell HVAC equipment, tools, software or services to contractor owners.
Good to know
Booth sales opened July 28, 2026; the 2027 prospectus lists $50 per sq ft for ACCA members and $65 for nonmembers.
Mar212027Concrete, paving & roads Tabletop and booth exhibits beside the technical sessions Purple guideACI Concrete Convention Spring 2027
Las Vegas, Nevada · WestEvent: March 21–24, 2027 · Exhibits: not confirmed yetShow guide
When & where Event: March 21–24, 2027 · Exhibits: not confirmed yet · Caesars Palace Las Vegas · Las Vegas, Nevada
Typical audience
Concrete engineers, specifiers, researchers, producers and contractors at the American Concrete Institute's technical and committee meetings; ACI cites more than 1,500 industry professionals per convention.
Exhibitor types
Admixtures, cement and supplementary materials, testing equipment, reinforcing, repair products and software.
A good choice if…
Consider it if you need specifiers and code committee members to know your concrete product.
Good to know
A technical convention with a sponsor exhibit area, not an equipment floor; exhibit packages are in the ACI sponsor prospectus.
Apr62027Contractors & specialty trades Convention with an expo hall Purple guideAGC Annual Convention 2027 (AGC Contractor Solutions Expo)
Phoenix, Arizona · WestEvent: April 6–8, 2027 · Exhibits: April 6–8, 2027 (Tuesday 3–6 p.m., Wednesday 8 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Thursday 8 a.m.–1 p.m.)Show guide
When & where Event: April 6–8, 2027 · Exhibits: April 6–8, 2027 (Tuesday 3–6 p.m., Wednesday 8 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Thursday 8 a.m.–1 p.m.) · Phoenix Convention Center · Phoenix, Arizona
Typical audience
Small and mid-sized general contractors, executives at ENR Top 400 firms and emerging leaders from the Associated General Contractors of America.
Exhibitor types
100+ exhibitors in the Contractor Solutions Expo: tools, equipment, construction technology, insurance and services for commercial construction.
A good choice if…
Go if you sell equipment, technology or services to general contractors and want their owners and executives.
Good to know
Expo hours: April 6, 3–6 pm; April 7, 8 am–5:30 pm; April 8, 8 am–1 pm. Pre-conference meetings and the AGC Education & Research Foundation Gala are April 5. AGC does not publish booth rates online.
May112027Heavy equipment & big floors Exhibit hall plus outdoor equipment demonstrations beside a technical congress Purple guideIFCEE 2027 (International Foundations Congress & Equipment Expo)
Grapevine, Texas · SouthEvent: May 11–14, 2027 · Exhibits: May 11–14, 2027Show guide
When & where Event: May 11–14, 2027 · Exhibits: May 11–14, 2027 · Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center · Grapevine, Texas
Typical audience
Foundation drilling, pile driving and geotechnical contractors, engineers and owners, brought together by ADSC, DFI, PDCA and ASCE's Geo-Institute.
Exhibitor types
Drill rigs, pile hammers, cranes, tooling, grouting and ground-improvement equipment and instrumentation, indoors and in an outdoor equipment demonstration area.
A good choice if…
Go if you sell deep-foundation rigs, tooling or geotechnical services; it is the U.S. floor that this niche plans around.
Good to know
Held every few years with a joint program; 75% of the exhibit hall was reserved by August 1, 2026, and outdoor demo applications closed October 1, 2026. The official ifcee.org site returned an expired certificate, so details come from the partner associations.
- By the numbers
- IFCEE draws more than 2,500 attendees from 40+ countries with 30+ hours of exhibit time; in 2024 about 60% of attendees were general or specialty subcontractors, per the IFCEE 2027 prospectus.
- Booth & eligibility
- Indoor: 10×10 $3,250 member, $4,500 non-member; 10×20 $6,500 / $9,000; 20×20 $12,500 / $17,250. Outdoor equipment space $15.50 per sq. ft. member, $21 non-member.
- For new brands
- An Exhibitor Showcase in Foundation Drilling magazine and an indoor area for exhibits with equipment.
- Future dates
- IFCEE 2027: May 11–14, 2027, Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center, Grapevine, Texas.
May222027Contractors & specialty trades Resort conference with an exhibition hall Purple guideCFMA's Annual Conference & Exhibition 2027
Nashville, Tennessee · SouthEvent: May 22–26, 2027 · Exhibits: not confirmed yetShow guide
When & where Event: May 22–26, 2027 · Exhibits: not confirmed yet · Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center · Nashville, Tennessee
Typical audience
Construction CFOs, controllers and financial managers of contracting firms from the Construction Financial Management Association.
Exhibitor types
Construction accounting and ERP software, payroll, banking, surety, insurance, CPA and advisory firms in the Exhibition Hall.
A good choice if…
Go if you sell finance, ERP, payroll, surety or insurance products to contractors.
Good to know
Registration and exhibitor details are not out yet; CFMA runs an interest list. Evenings and breaks are held in the Exhibition Hall.
Jun272027Underground, utility & infrastructure Conference with an 8×10 booth exhibit hall Purple guideRETC 2027 (Rapid Excavation & Tunneling Conference)
New Orleans, Louisiana · SouthEvent: June 27–30, 2027 · Exhibits: June 28–30, 2027Show guide
When & where Event: June 27–30, 2027 · Exhibits: June 28–30, 2027 · Venue for 2027 not confirmed yet (RETC 2025: Sheraton Dallas Hotel) · New Orleans, Louisiana
Typical audience
More than 1,300 tunneling and underground construction engineers, contractors and owners from North America and abroad, per RETC.
Exhibitor types
Tunnel boring machines, ground support, segment and lining products, grouting, muck handling, ventilation and instrumentation suppliers.
A good choice if…
Go if you sell tunneling or underground construction equipment and materials.
Good to know
Held every two years by SME's Underground Construction Association. Over 30,000 sq. ft. with 215 booths, all 8×10 at $3,650; 50% was due August 31, 2026 and the balance is due January 31, 2027.
- By the numbers
- More than 1,300 qualified attendees; over 30,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space with 215 booths, per RETC.
- Booth & eligibility
- $3,650 per 8×10 booth with two full-conference and two exhibit-only registrations; 50% due August 31, 2026, final payment January 31, 2027; Exhibitor Service Kit opens March 2027.
- Future dates
- RETC 2027: June 27–30, 2027, New Orleans; held every two years.
Jun302027Concrete, paving & roads Exhibit hall beside the technical program Purple guideInternational Bridge Conference 2027
Nashville, Tennessee · SouthEvent: June 30–July 2, 2027 · Exhibits: not confirmed yetShow guide
When & where Event: June 30–July 2, 2027 · Exhibits: not confirmed yet · Omni Nashville Hotel · Nashville, Tennessee
Typical audience
Bridge owners, DOT and consulting engineers, policy makers, designers, construction executives and suppliers.
Exhibitor types
Bearings, expansion joints, precast and steel bridge systems, coatings, inspection and monitoring technology, and design software.
A good choice if…
Go if you sell bridge components or bridge inspection and design technology.
Good to know
Run by the Engineers' Society of Western Pennsylvania. PCI's events page lists June 29 – July 1, 2027; the organizer's site gives June 30 – July 2. Booths are booked through the IBC exhibit hall page.
Aug72027Underground, utility & infrastructure Conference with an exhibit hall Purple guideUESI Pipelines 2027 Conference
Louisville, Kentucky · SouthEvent: August 7–11, 2027 · Exhibits: August 8–10, 2027Show guide
When & where Event: August 7–11, 2027 · Exhibits: August 8–10, 2027 · Kentucky International Convention Center · Louisville, Kentucky
Typical audience
Utility and pipeline owners, consulting and design engineers, contractors and manufacturers in water, wastewater and other pipeline systems, from ASCE's Utility Engineering & Surveying Institute.
Exhibitor types
Pipe and fittings, trenchless and rehabilitation products, inspection and condition assessment, coatings and engineering services.
A good choice if…
Consider it if engineers specify your pipe, rehabilitation or inspection product.
Good to know
A 10×10 is $4,750 before January 15, 2027 and $5,250 after, with a 6-foot table, two chairs and lead retrieval; 20×20 and larger spaces are raw space.
Aug92027Rental, cranes & access Exposition hall beside the convention Purple guideSAIA Annual Convention & Exposition 2027
Tampa, Florida · SouthEvent: August 9–12, 2027 · Exhibits: not confirmed yetShow guide
When & where Event: August 9–12, 2027 · Exhibits: not confirmed yet · JW Marriott Tampa Water Street · Tampa, Florida
Typical audience
Scaffold, shoring, mast climber, aerial work platform and suspended access contractors, rental companies and manufacturers in the Scaffold & Access Industry Association.
Exhibitor types
Scaffold, access, fall protection, hoist and aerial platform suppliers; the 2027 floor plan is posted and exhibit registration is open.
A good choice if…
Go if you make or rent scaffolding and access equipment and sell to the contractors who erect it.
Good to know
Association convention with an exposition; booth prices sit in the registration system, not on the site.
Sep282027Rental, cranes & access One-day Exhibit Center beside the workshop Purple guideSC&RA Crane & Rigging Workshop 2027
Lexington, Kentucky · SouthEvent: September 28–30, 2027 · Exhibits: not confirmed yetShow guide
When & where Event: September 28–30, 2027 · Exhibits: not confirmed yet · Central Bank Center · Lexington, Kentucky
Typical audience
Crane rental, rigging and heavy-lift company owners, operations and safety managers who are SC&RA members.
Exhibitor types
Crane, rigging gear, lifting accessory, inspection, training and software suppliers in a one-day Exhibit Center.
A good choice if…
A compact, high-value table for crane, rigging and lifting suppliers who want the crane rental owners in one room.
Good to know
The Exhibit Center runs on one day of the workshop and sells out most years (2026 was down to 10 booths by summer); booth fees include one registration. Plan a light, portable booth.
Oct102027Contractors & specialty trades Conference with an exhibit hall Purple guideCMAA2027 National Conference & Trade Show
Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas · SouthEvent: October 10–12, 2027 · Exhibits: not confirmed yetShow guide
When & where Event: October 10–12, 2027 · Exhibits: not confirmed yet · Venue for 2027 not confirmed yet · Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas
Typical audience
Construction and program managers, owners' representatives and public owners from the Construction Management Association of America.
Exhibitor types
Project controls and scheduling software, reality capture, inspection and testing, insurance and consulting firms in the exhibit hall.
A good choice if…
Consider it if you sell project-controls, documentation or inspection tools to construction managers and public owners.
Good to know
CMAA's flagship event with a comprehensive exhibit hall and the Project Achievement Awards. 2028 is in Orlando, October 8–10, 2028.
Oct242027Concrete, paving & roads Tabletop and booth exhibits beside the technical sessions Purple guideACI Concrete Convention Fall 2027
Orlando, Florida · SouthEvent: October 24–27, 2027 · Exhibits: not confirmed yetShow guide
When & where Event: October 24–27, 2027 · Exhibits: not confirmed yet · Caribe Royale Orlando · Orlando, Florida
Typical audience
Concrete engineers, specifiers, researchers, producers and contractors at the American Concrete Institute's fall technical and committee meetings.
Exhibitor types
Admixtures, cement and supplementary materials, testing equipment, reinforcing, repair products and software.
A good choice if…
A second chance in the year to reach ACI committee members and specifiers.
Good to know
A technical convention with a sponsor exhibit area, not an equipment floor.
Nov32027Contractors & specialty trades Exhibit hall alongside conference sessions Purple guideDBIA Design-Build Conference & Expo 2027
Kansas City, Missouri · MidwestEvent: November 3–5, 2027 · Exhibits: not confirmed yetShow guide
When & where Event: November 3–5, 2027 · Exhibits: not confirmed yet · Kansas City Convention Center · Kansas City, Missouri
Typical audience
Public and private owners, design-build contractors, architects and engineers; more than 2,200 AEC professionals each year and nearly 2,200 in Cleveland in 2026, per DBIA.
Exhibitor types
Contractors, design firms, building product makers, software and service providers working on design-build projects.
A good choice if…
Consider it if your product or service is chosen by design-build teams on public or institutional projects.
Good to know
Two price tiers remain: a member 10×10 inline is $4,600 through May 1, 2027 and $4,900 after, and a member 20×20 is $13,700, then $16,400; the lowest tier ended November 20, 2026. The program is education-first, so traffic peaks at breaks and receptions.
- By the numbers
- More than 2,200 AEC professionals attend each year (prospectus); nearly 2,200 attendees gathered in Cleveland for the 2026 conference, per DBIA.
- Booth & eligibility
- 2027, three tiers (through November 20, 2026 / through May 1, 2027 / regular): 10×10 inline member $4,400 / $4,600 / $4,900, non-member $4,850 / $5,100 / $5,400; 10×20 member $8,500 / $8,900 / $9,500; 20×20 member $12,200 / $13,700 / $16,400. Each 10×10 includes two exhibit hall registrations and an 8 ft draped backwall.
- Future dates
- DBIA Design-Build Conference & Expo 2027: November 3–5, 2027, Kansas City, Missouri.
Datesnot confirmed yetSite tech, survey & safety Dates not confirmed yet Vendor user conference with a sponsor expoProcore Groundbreak 2027
Anaheim, California · West2027 dates not confirmed yet
When & where 2027 dates not confirmed yet · Not confirmed yet · Anaheim, California
Typical audience
General and specialty contractors, owners and project teams that use Procore's construction management software.
Exhibitor types
Procore partners and sponsors: construction software integrations, hardware, reality capture, payments and insurance providers.
A good choice if…
Consider it if your product integrates with Procore or sells to the contractors who use it.
Good to know
A vendor-run user conference: floor presence is bought as a Groundbreak sponsorship, not a booth from an association. Groundbreak 2026 ran October 20–22 in Orlando; registration for 2027 is not open.
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04 BY CITY
Construction trade shows by city Las Vegas leads. Then the Gulf Coast.
Las Vegas carries the biggest floors in this guide: World of Concrete, ACI Spring, Commercial UAV Expo and CONEXPO-CON/AGG, with MINExpo (held at the LVCC in 2024) back in September 2028, and Purple's Las Vegas shop builds and prints there. New Orleans and Orlando have four each, and Anaheim, Fort Worth, Grapevine, Louisville, Nashville, Phoenix, Salt Lake City and Tampa two each. A booth built once and stored near the halls can work several shows.
Las Vegas 4 events
World of Concrete at the Las Vegas Convention Center in January 2027, ACI Spring at Caesars Palace in March 2027, Commercial UAV Expo at Caesars Forum in September 2027, and CONEXPO-CON/AGG at the LVCC in March 2029, with MINExpo, held at the LVCC in 2024, returning in September 2028. Our Las Vegas shop builds and prints in this city.
- World of Concrete 2027 Jan 2027
- ACI Concrete Convention Spring 2027 Mar 2027
- Commercial UAV Expo 2027 Sep 2027
- CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2029 Mar 2029
New Orleans 4 events
The Ernest N. Morial Convention Center hosts The ARA Show in February, World of Asphalt in March and ASSP Safety in June 2027, and RETC meets in the city in June 2027.
- The ARA Show 2027 Feb 2027
- World of Asphalt and AGG1 2027 Mar 2027
- ASSP Safety 2027 Conference + Expo Jun 2027
- RETC 2027 (Rapid Excavation & Tunneling Conference) Jun 2027
Orlando 4 events
The AED Summit at Rosen Shingle Creek in January 2027, NRMCA ConcreteWorks at Gaylord Palms in October, ACI Fall in late October and STAFDA at the Orange County Convention Center on November 14–16, 2027.
- AED Summit 2027 & CONDEX Jan 2027
- NRMCA ConcreteWorks 2027 Oct 2027
- ACI Concrete Convention Fall 2027 Oct 2027
- STAFDA Annual Convention & Trade Show 2027 Nov 2027
Anaheim 2 events
The NSC Safety Congress & Expo at the Anaheim Convention Center in September 2027; Procore Groundbreak 2027 is set for Anaheim with dates not confirmed yet. STAFDA met here in November 2026 and moves to Orlando for 2027.
- NSC Safety Congress & Expo 2027 Sep 2027
- Procore Groundbreak 2027 not confirmed yet
Fort Worth 2 events
NDA Demolition fills the Fort Worth Convention Center in February 2027 and PHCC CONNECT returns there in October 2027.
Grapevine 2 events
The Gaylord Texan hosts UIC in January 2027 and IFCEE, with its outdoor equipment demonstrations, in May 2027.
Louisville 2 events
The Utility Expo fills the Kentucky Exposition Center in October 2027, two months after UESI Pipelines at the Kentucky International Convention Center in August.
- UESI Pipelines 2027 Conference Aug 2027
- The Utility Expo 2027 Oct 2027
Nashville 2 events
CFMA meets at Gaylord Opryland in May 2027 and the International Bridge Conference at the Omni Nashville at the turn of June and July.
Phoenix 2 events
The AGC Convention at the Phoenix Convention Center in April 2027 and APWA PWX in August 2027.
Salt Lake City 2 events
The Salt Palace hosts The Precast Show in February 2027 and Geo Week three weeks later.
- The Precast Show 2027 Feb 2027
- Geo Week 2027 Feb 2027
Tampa 2 events
The CGA Conference & Expo at the Tampa Convention Center in April 2027 and the SAIA convention in August 2027.
- CGA Conference & Expo 2027 Apr 2027
- SAIA Annual Convention & Exposition 2027 Aug 2027
March 13 to 17, 2029: CONEXPO-CON/AGG comes back to Las Vegas.
05 THE SEASON, SHIFT BY SHIFT
Construction trade show calendar 2026–2027 Winter fills the halls. Fall fills the lots.
January 2027 opens with TRB in Washington, then World of Concrete in Las Vegas, the AED Summit and PAVE/X in the same week and UIC in Grapevine. February brings The Precast Show, ATSSA, The ARA Show, NDA Demolition and Geo Week, and March is the busiest month: ASCE2027 in Philadelphia, MCAA, ABC, ACCA, World of Asphalt in New Orleans, No-Dig, ACI Spring in Las Vegas and Hard Hat Expo. Spring and summer carry AGC, CGA, IFCEE, CFMA, ASSP, RETC and the bridge, pipeline and public works meetings. Fall 2027 puts The Utility Expo on its outdoor lots in Louisville, with NRMCA, CMAA, ACI Fall, PHCC and DBIA behind it. MINExpo follows in September 2028 and CONEXPO-CON/AGG in March 2029.
Conference marks conferences & summits. Everything else is a trade show.
December 2026
- Construction SuperConference 2026Huntington Beach · Conference
January 2027
- TRB Annual Meeting 2027Washington · Conference
- World of Concrete 2027Las Vegas
- AED Summit 2027 & CONDEXOrlando · Conference
- PAVE/X 2027Savannah
- Underground Infrastructure Conference (UIC) 2027Grapevine
February 2027
- The Precast Show 2027Salt Lake City
- ATSSA Convention & Traffic Expo 2027Long Beach
- The ARA Show 2027New Orleans
- NDA Demolition Fort Worth 2027 (Annual Convention & Expo)Fort Worth
- Geo Week 2027Salt Lake City
March 2027
- ASCE2027: The Infrastructure & Engineering Experience (with Geo-Congress 2027)Philadelphia · Conference
- MCAA Annual Convention 2027San Diego · Conference
- ABC Convention 2027Aurora · Conference
- ACCA 2027 Conference & ExpoNational Harbor · Conference
- World of Asphalt and AGG1 2027New Orleans
- ACI Concrete Convention Spring 2027Las Vegas · Conference
- NASTT No-Dig Show 2027Raleigh
- Hard Hat Expo 2027Syracuse
April 2027
- AGC Annual Convention 2027 (AGC Contractor Solutions Expo)Phoenix · Conference
- CGA Conference & Expo 2027Tampa
May 2027
- IFCEE 2027 (International Foundations Congress & Equipment Expo)Grapevine · Conference
- CFMA's Annual Conference & Exhibition 2027Nashville · Conference
June 2027
- ASSP Safety 2027 Conference + ExpoNew Orleans
- RETC 2027 (Rapid Excavation & Tunneling Conference)New Orleans · Conference
- International Bridge Conference 2027Nashville · Conference
August 2027
- UESI Pipelines 2027 ConferenceLouisville · Conference
- SAIA Annual Convention & Exposition 2027Tampa · Conference
- APWA PWX 2027 (Public Works Expo)Phoenix
September 2027
- Commercial UAV Expo 2027Las Vegas
- NSC Safety Congress & Expo 2027Anaheim
- SC&RA Crane & Rigging Workshop 2027Lexington · Conference
October 2027
- NRMCA ConcreteWorks 2027Orlando
- The Utility Expo 2027Louisville
- CMAA2027 National Conference & Trade ShowDallas/Fort Worth · Conference
- ACI Concrete Convention Fall 2027Orlando · Conference
- PHCC CONNECT 2027Fort Worth
November 2027
- DBIA Design-Build Conference & Expo 2027Kansas City · Conference
- STAFDA Annual Convention & Trade Show 2027Orlando
September 2028
- MINExpo INTERNATIONAL 2028Location not confirmed yet
March 2029
- CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2029Las Vegas
On the watchlist next dates not confirmed yet
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Going global? The big yards abroad.
The international construction machinery fairs U.S. equipment makers plan around: bauma in Munich, INTERMAT in Paris, bauma CHINA in Shanghai, Hillhead in a working UK quarry and Big 5 Global in Dubai. International shows are not included in the U.S. directory counts.
| Show | Next dates | Where | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| bauma ↗The world's large construction machinery and mining fair, run by Messe München: 3,601 exhibitors from 57 countries, about 600,000 visitors from more than 200 countries and regions, and 614,000 sq m of hall and outdoor space in 2025. | April 3–9, 2028 | Messe München, Munich, Germany | Every three years |
| INTERMAT ↗France's construction and infrastructure equipment fair, with about 1,200 exhibitors and visitors from 130 countries, per the organizer. | April 21–24, 2027 | Paris Nord Villepinte, Paris, France | Every three years |
| bauma CHINA ↗Asia's large construction machinery fair, in a new two-venue format for 2026: 400,000 sq m and 4,000+ exhibitors. | November 24–27, 2026 (SNIEC); November 23–26, 2026 (SWEECC) | Shanghai New International Expo Centre and Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center, Shanghai, China | Every two years |
| Hillhead ↗The UK's quarrying, construction and recycling show, held in a working quarry with live demonstrations: 627 exhibitors and 18,340 unique visitors (ABC audited) in 2026. | June 27–29, 2028 | Hillhead Quarry, Buxton, Derbyshire, UK | Every two years |
| Big 5 Global ↗The Middle East's construction event: 65K+ attendees, 1.8K+ exhibitors and 165+ participating countries, per the organizer. | November 23–26, 2026 | Dubai World Trade Centre, United Arab Emirates | Annual, November |
06 BUILT FOR HEAVY FLOORS
Construction and equipment booth ideas Steel on the floor. A header they find from the gate.
These are real Purple builds for industrial clients: a roll-forming steel maker, an industrial equipment company, a robotics integrator, a packaging machinery maker, a cutting tool maker, a pump maker and a tool brand. None of them was built for a construction show, and we will not pretend otherwise. Each one carries an idea that works on an equipment floor: a deck under a heavy machine, a header seen from the far aisle, a demo row, a meeting room above the iron.
01 / THE UPPER DECKBonomi · Purple Exhibits
A meeting room above the machines.
A two-storey white structure, a large LED wall and an upper meeting level give a big island a quiet room over a busy floor. Built for an industrial equipment company, the deck-over-the-iron plan is the one a full-line equipment maker needs on a floor the size of CONEXPO-CON/AGG, where dealers and fleet buyers want a table away from the aisle.
02 / THE RAISED DECKSenzani · Purple Exhibits
Put the machine on a platform.
A glossy raised floor with a white edge sets heavy packaging machinery apart from the carpet and hides cables underneath. Built for a machinery maker, the same deck carries over to a compact loader, a lift or a paver on an indoor floor, once the hall confirms floor load and the ramp angle for move-in.
03 / THE DEMO ROWTM AI Corp · Purple Exhibits
Line the demos up along the aisle.
Robot arm and machining stations sit in a row under a round hanging sign, each one running at hand height. Built for a robotics integrator, the demo row suits machine-control, survey, attachment and tool companies at World of Concrete, Geo Week or The Utility Expo, where buyers move from one live run to the next.
04 / THE TALL HEADERHan Song · Purple Exhibits
A header they find from the next hall.
A tall red and white header, backlit product walls and a long counter make a large island easy to spot in a big hall. Built for a cutting tool maker, the plan suits a component, parts or attachment company on a floor where buyers walk miles in a day.
05 / THE DRUM SIGNGotec · Purple Exhibits
Hang the name over the iron.
A royal blue drum hangs above a photo wall of the factory and white plinths for the products. Built for a pump maker, a hanging sign like this one lets a booth stay open at eye level for machines while the name reads across the hall, where the show allows rigging.
06 / THE PARTS PEDESTALSSMOXH · Purple Exhibits
Small parts, lit at hand height.
Lit pedestals with product on top, a green header band and a large screen give small, precise products the stage a big machine gets. Built for a tool brand, the pedestals fit fastener, wear-part, sensor and attachment companies at STAFDA, NDA or The ARA Show.
07 SIX CREWS, SIX CALENDARS
Choose the right construction trade show for your buyer Who signs the PO? Start with the crew.
An excavator dealer, a rental branch manager, a ready-mix producer, a mechanical contractor, a trenchless crew and a drone pilot all buy for construction, and almost never in the same hall. Pick the six rows below by the person who signs for your product, then open the shows that person walks.
Contractors, dealers & fleet buyers
For earthmoving, compact, lifting, paving, concrete, aggregates and mining equipment, components and attachments at CONEXPO-CON/AGG, World of Concrete, The Utility Expo, World of Asphalt, IFCEE, Hard Hat Expo and MINExpo.
What mattersThe machine at full size, a seat in the cab or a run in the demo area, the dealer who will service it, uptime figures and a price they can take back to the yard.
Rental owners, crane & access companies
For aerial lifts, compact equipment, light towers, generators, tools, scaffolding, crane and rigging gear and rental software at The ARA Show, the AED Summit & CONDEX, the SC&RA Crane & Rigging Workshop and the SAIA convention.
What mattersCost of ownership over the fleet's life, time between repairs, parts and service support, resale value and telematics their branches already use.
Concrete, paving & roadway crews
For pavers, rollers, sealcoat and striping rigs, batch plants, mixer trucks, admixtures, precast forms, barriers and work-zone devices at PAVE/X, The Precast Show, ATSSA, NRMCA ConcreteWorks, APWA PWX, the ACI conventions, TRB and the International Bridge Conference.
What mattersA machine or a sample they can see working, specs a DOT or a public works director will accept, and a rep who knows their state's season.
General, specialty & trade contractors
For tools, fasteners, demolition attachments, HVAC and plumbing products, construction software, finance and insurance at AGC, ABC, NDA Demolition, MCAA, ACCA, PHCC CONNECT, CFMA, CMAA, DBIA, STAFDA and the Construction SuperConference.
What mattersProof it saves crew hours, a reference from a contractor their size, and a person who answers the phone when a job is behind.
Utility, trenchless & tunneling teams
For directional drills, vacuum excavators, locators, pipe, rehabilitation, tunnel boring and ground support at UIC, No-Dig, the CGA Conference & Expo, ASCE2027, RETC and UESI Pipelines.
What mattersProduction per shift, ground conditions like theirs, damage prevention data and an engineer who can answer the specification question.
Surveyors, drone pilots & safety managers
For laser scanners, survey and machine-guidance hardware, drones, reality capture, PPE, fall protection, gas detection and safety software at Geo Week, Commercial UAV Expo, ASSP Safety, the NSC Safety Congress & Expo and Procore Groundbreak.
What mattersA demo that works without the hall WiFi, accuracy numbers they can check, training and compliance support, and a clear path into the software they already run.
08 EVERY FLEET STARTED WITH ONE MACHINE
Construction trade show programs for first-time exhibitors and new products Your first show floor. Your first contractor at the counter.
New exhibitors often start in a new product zone, a launch showcase or a single indoor booth before they take an outdoor lot. Here is how to get in, with the organizer's source for every rule.
Deadlines coming up
- ATSSA Convention & Traffic Expo 2027: T3 Expo's advance warehouse starts receiving crated freight, and Presta rental package orders are due. ↗
- UESI Pipelines 2027: booth rates rise after this date (10×10 $4,750 to $5,250) ↗
- RETC 2027: final booth payment due ↗
- DBIA Design-Build Conference & Expo 2027: early booth rates end (member 10×10 inline $4,600, rising to $4,900) ↗
World of Concrete 2027
How to get in
- 284 companies exhibited for the first time in 2026, out of more than 1,300.
- First-Time Exhibitor Resources walk new exhibitors through planning steps timed from 16 to 4 weeks before the show.
Programs for new companies
- New Product Zone on the show floor.
World of Concrete ↗ WOC: first-time exhibitors ↗ WOC 2026 results release ↗
ATSSA Convention & Traffic Expo 2027
How to get in
- About 250 exhibitors on 225,000 sq ft, so a 10×10 still gets seen by agency buyers.
- Accepted NPRO exhibitors can apply for the NPRO Tour, limited to the first 15 accepted participants, which brings public agency officials to their booths.
Programs for new products
- New Products Rollout (NPRO) Showcase and Innovation Awards (2026: 14 entries, four award winners).
The Utility Expo 2027
How to get in
- A first-time supplier can start with an indoor booth (2025 rate: US$20.85 per sq ft for AEM members) before committing to an outdoor demo lot.
- Twenty manufacturers launched new equipment at the 2025 show, and AEM promotes those launches in its results release.
Programs for new companies
- Hands-on equipment demonstrations in job-like conditions across 32+ acres.
The Utility Expo 2025 results release ↗ The Utility Expo fact sheet ↗
PAVE/X 2027
How to get in
- A smaller floor (more than 140 exhibitors in 2026) where a new brand can stand next to the paving majors.
- The 2027 outdoor demonstration area lets exhibitors run equipment in front of contractors.
Programs for new companies
- Outdoor demo arena, the show's largest yet in 2027.
CGA Conference & Expo
How to get in
- Book a 10×10 indoor booth ($3,000 for CGA members, $4,000 for non-members) or a Damage Prevention LIVE outdoor demo space from $1,100.
Programs for new companies
- New for 2027: TIDE Talks, 20-minute thought-leadership sessions on the Expo floor with silent headsets, $1,000 per session.
- Damage Prevention LIVE: an outdoor demonstration area next to the Tampa Convention Center for equipment and tools that need to run.
NDA Demolition Fort Worth
How to get in
- Start with a 10×10 indoor booth or an equipment corral (approx. 50×40 ft, $5,000 for one or two small machines) instead of a full outdoor lot.
Ways to show equipment
- Live DEMOlition Event: equipment works on a real demolition site on February 18, 2027.
- Equipment corrals for nano-lifts, scissor lifts, concrete cutters, compressors and small robotics.
ASCE2027
How to get in
- Small businesses with proof of size can book a 10×10 at $4,250 instead of the $5,450 standard rate.
Programs for new companies
- Institute Hubs and poster sessions sit in the Expo Hall, and each booth gets 10 guest Expo Hall passes for Wednesday afternoon.
IFCEE
How to get in
- Book indoor space from $3,250 (member 10×10) or outdoor equipment space by the square foot ($15.50 member, $21 non-member).
Ways to show equipment
- Exhibitor Showcase featured in Foundation Drilling magazine.
- Indoor exhibits with equipment and an outdoor equipment exposition with demonstrations.
Rules and deadlines are the latest the organizers published. The big equipment floors assign space by priority points, so a first-time company should apply as soon as space opens and expect to move up over several editions.
LAS VEGAS: WHERE THE BIG FLOORS LAND
The big floors.
One desert city.
Our shop is in it.
Las Vegas holds World of Concrete in January 2027, ACI Spring at Caesars Palace in March 2027, Commercial UAV Expo at Caesars Forum in September 2027 and CONEXPO-CON/AGG in March 2029, and MINExpo, held at the LVCC in 2024, returns in September 2028. Purple's Las Vegas shop builds and prints in the same city, so graphics, counters and structure can be finished, checked and staged close to the halls, and changed between shows without a cross-country truck. We also build in Fishkill, NY for the Northeast and East Coast floors.
Plan a Las Vegas build
09 LET'S GET YOU ON THE FLOOR
How to exhibit at a construction trade show Read the move-in schedule. Then stage the iron.
Construction shows ask more of a booth than most: machines that weigh tons, a move-in slot you cannot miss, outdoor lots open to the weather, demo pits with their own rules, and buyers who climb into the cab before they listen. Here it is in plain pieces: the kind of event, the machine, the outdoor lot, the demo, the space contract, the three-year cycle, Las Vegas, freight and labor, and the follow-up.
01THE KIND OF EVENTFloor, convention or conference: know the ground rules.
- Giant equipment floor: CONEXPO-CON/AGG (more than 3 million sq ft in 2026), The Utility Expo (1.5 million sq ft of exhibits in 2025), World of Concrete, World of Asphalt, MINExpo and The ARA Show fill whole convention centers and add outdoor lots, demo areas and ride-and-drive space.
- Association convention with an expo hall: ATSSA, NRMCA ConcreteWorks, NDA Demolition, CGA, APWA PWX, PHCC CONNECT, NSC and ASSP sell booths by the square foot or the 10×10, and several add outdoor demo space.
- Technical and owner conference: ASCE2027, IFCEE, RETC, UESI Pipelines, the ACI conventions, AGC, ABC, CFMA, CMAA and DBIA put sessions first and sell tabletops, 8×10 or 10×10 booths and sponsor packages.
02THE MACHINE ON THE FLOORLock the drive-in slot, then draw the booth.
- Move-in slots: Machines roll in on a fixed schedule set by the general service contractor; at NRMCA ConcreteWorks, GES schedules drive-in times for rolling stock.
- Floor load and doors: Measure the machine against the hall door, the floor rating and the turn from the dock, then pick the model; a smaller machine that runs beats a bigger one parked outside.
- Rigging: Hanging signs, lifting a machine onto a deck and setting a mast all need the show's riggers and an approved plan.
- Protect the floor: Drip pans, tire mats, covered fuel caps and battery rules keep the space clean and inside the fire marshal's rules.
03THE OUTDOOR LOTAnchor it before you dress it.
An outdoor lot is a piece of ground with a number on it. In plain words:
- Weather: Tents, frames and signs need anchoring or ballast that meets the show's rules, and graphics printed for sun and rain. The Utility Expo runs in October in Louisville; World of Concrete (January) and CONEXPO-CON/AGG (March) use outdoor lots in Las Vegas.
- Ground: Ask what the lot is: paving, gravel or dirt. Ground protection and a level deck keep machines and visitors steady.
- Power and water: A running machine, a light tower and a coffee station all need a drop; mark each one on the lot plan before the order deadline.
- Shade and seating: Long days on a lot are tiring. Shade and a chair keep a buyer in the booth longer.
04THE DEMOLet them hear the engine.
- Sandbox, slab and wall: World of Concrete 2027 sells outdoor sandbox space at $15.00 to $15.50 per sq ft extra, slab on grade at $20.00 per sq ft and wall at $425 per linear ft, on top of the outdoor rate.
- Live demolition: NDA's Live DEMOlition Event runs off site on Thursday, February 18, 2027: an approx. 100×60 ft space is $12,000 with one base machine and one attachment.
- Damage prevention: CGA's Damage Prevention LIVE outdoor spaces run from $1,100 for a 10×10 to $2,500 for a 10×40.
- Foundations: IFCEE pairs its exhibit hall with an outdoor equipment demonstration area; demo applications closed October 1, 2026.
- Indoors, bring the job site: A recorded run on a big screen, a cutaway part and the real control in someone's hand make the demo work in a hall.
05THE SPACEApply early. Priority points decide.
- Prices: World of Concrete 2027 indoor space is $54.50 per sq ft for 1,000 sq ft and up and $55.00 under; The ARA Show 2027 is $30.50 per sq ft for associate members and $61.00 for non-members; NSC 2027 is $33.50 per sq ft for members and $34.50 for non-members, per the organizers.
- Priority points: CONEXPO-CON/AGG, World of Concrete and The ARA Show assign space by priority points, so years of exhibiting and association membership move you up the list.
- Per booth: ASCE2027 charges $5,450 for a standard 10×10, UIC $3,470 for a 10×10 inline, RETC $3,650 for an 8×10 with two full registrations.
06THE CYCLECount the years, not only the months.
- CONEXPO-CON/AGG: Runs every three years. The 2026 show ended March 7, 2026; the next is March 13–17, 2029, and exhibitor space applications open in fall 2027.
- World of Asphalt: Skips CONEXPO-CON/AGG years, so there was no 2026 show and the 2027 edition is March 15–17 in New Orleans.
- The Utility Expo: Every two years in odd years, next October 5–7, 2027.
- MINExpo: Every four years, next September 26–28, 2028.
- RETC: Every two years, next June 27–30, 2027.
07THE NEW EXHIBITOROne good booth beats a big empty one.
- Use the programs: World of Concrete has a New Product Zone and First-Time Exhibitor Resources, and 284 companies exhibited there for the first time in 2026. ATSSA runs a New Products Rollout Showcase for current exhibitors.
- Small business rates: ASCE2027 sells a small business booth at $4,250.
- Look established on day one: One machine or part staged well, a lit name visible over the aisle and a counter with a real price sheet make a first booth look like a supplier, not a start-up.
08THE FREIGHT & LABORWork back from the warehouse deadline.
- Start from the warehouse date: Each show sets a last day for freight at the advance warehouse and a machine move-in window. Our builds take 30 to 45 days, so we work back from those dates.
- Build close to the show: We build in our Fishkill, NY shop and our Las Vegas shop, which builds and prints in the city of World of Concrete, CONEXPO-CON/AGG, MINExpo, ACI Spring and Commercial UAV Expo.
- Know the labor rules: Convention centers and fairgrounds set who may install, wire, rig and move equipment. Your project manager runs the install with the labor the show requires.
- Watch your own builder notice: UIC asks for written notice before an exhibitor-appointed builder arrives, and NPCA warns Precast Show exhibitors about unauthorized vendors selling hotel rooms and freight.
09THE FOLLOW-UPQuote before the season starts.
Scan every badge with notes: the company type, fleet size or crew size, the machines or products they asked about and who signs. Send the spec sheet, the price and a demo or rental offer within days of the show.
Tag each lead as a contractor, a dealer, a rental company, a producer, a public agency or an engineer so follow-up reaches the right person. Construction buying follows the season and the bid: equipment orders often close before spring work, and public projects move through budgets and approved lists. Measure demos, quotes and fleet orders over a full season, not only scans.
THE SUBMITTAL
Your machine, ready for every yard.
Contractors, fleet managers and engineers decide between the aisle and the lot. Hand it over as one printed page and a short link, so the conversation keeps going after the badge scan.
New to the terms? See the glossaryPERMIT # 2027STATUS: CLEARED TO DIG
- 1× One-page spec sheet with models and capacities
- 1× Operating weight, dimensions and transport size
- 1× Production or cycle figures from comparable jobs
- 1× Fuel, battery or power use per hour
- 1× Price sheet and dealer or rental program
- 1× Financing, lease or rent-to-own terms
- 1× Service intervals, parts and warranty coverage
- 1× Safety and compliance documents
- 1× Video from a working job site
- 1× Contractor references in the visitor's region
- 1× Show pricing with its end date
- 1× One clear next step + a U.S. contact
CLEARED TO DIG
10 THE TAKEOFF
Construction trade show budget & ROI Price the whole takeoff. Then count the fleet orders.
Put numbers behind the plan. Add your full show budget and your own deal economics to see what breaking even could look like over a realistic buying cycle.
The line items after the lot fee.
- Space & presence
- Booth space or outdoor lot, demo area fees, structure or tent, decks, graphics, lighting, flooring, furniture and meeting rooms.
- Getting there
- Machine freight and drayage, forklifts and rigging, move-in slots, ground protection, ballast, installation, dismantle and storage between shows.
- Running the booth
- Electrical for machines and screens, water where allowed, fuel and battery handling, internet, lead capture, cleaning and customer receptions.
- Your people & follow-through
- Sales, operators and service staff, travel, show-week hotels, dealer dinners and demos or rentals after the show.
Get itemized quotes and carry a contingency line. Machines add drayage, forklift and rigging lines; outdoor lots add ground protection, ballast, power and water; demo areas add their own per-foot or per-space fees. These categories are a planning checklist, not a price estimate.
Real booth prices, published.
What organizers list for space. Add the exhibit, freight, labor, utilities and travel.
| Show | Published price | Source |
|---|---|---|
| World of Concrete (indoor)2027 | US$54.50 per sq ft for 1,000 sq ft and up, US$55.00 under 1,000 sq ft | Source ↗ |
| World of Concrete (outdoor)2027 | US$49.50 or US$50.00 per sq ft; sandbox US$15.00–US$15.50 per sq ft extra, slab on grade US$20.00 per sq ft, wall US$425 per linear ft | Source ↗ |
| The ARA Show2027 | US$30.50 per sq ft associate members (US$26.00 through June 30, 2026), US$61.00 non-members; corner US$200 member, US$400 non-member | Source ↗ |
| The Utility Expo2025 rate card | Indoor US$20.85 per sq ft AEM members, US$29.70 non-members; outdoor US$3.10 members, US$5.35 non-members (10,000 sq ft or less), US$2.55 members above 10,001 sq ft | Source ↗ |
| NRMCA ConcreteWorks2025 | US$20 per sq ft members, US$30 non-members; exhibitor badges US$750 member, US$850 non-member | Source ↗ |
| NSC Safety Congress & Expo2027 | $33.50 per sq. ft. member · $34.50 non-member · 10×10 minimum · +$200 per corner | Source ↗ |
| ASCE2027 (with Geo-Congress)2027 | 10×10 $5,450 standard · $4,250 small business · $3,500 nonprofit · +$250 per corner | Source ↗ |
| IFCEE2027 | Indoor 10×10 $3,250 member / $4,500 non-member · 20×20 $12,500 / $17,250 · outdoor $15.50 / $21 per sq. ft. | Source ↗ |
| NDA Demolition Fort Worth2027 | Members $27.50 per sq. ft. (100–400 sq. ft.) to $13.50 (1,000+) · non-members $42.50 to $17.50 · outdoor demo space approx. 100×60 ft $12,000 | Source ↗ |
| CGA Conference & Expo2027 | 10×10 $3,000 member / $4,000 non-member · 10×20 $6,000 / $8,000 · outdoor demo 10×10 $1,100 to 10×40 $2,500 | Source ↗ |
| Underground Infrastructure Conference2027 | Inline 10×10 $3,470 · 10×20 $6,440 · 10×30 $9,170 · islands 20×20 $13,470 · 20×30 $19,405 | Source ↗ |
| NASTT No-Dig Show2027 | 10×10 inline $2,750 corporate member · $4,200 individual member · $4,500 non-member | Source ↗ |
| RETC2027 | 8×10 booth $3,650 with two full-conference registrations | Source ↗ |
| UESI Pipelines Conference2027 | 10×10 $4,750 before Jan. 15, 2027, $5,250 after · 10×20 $9,500 / $11,500 · 20×20 $16,500 / $18,500 | Source ↗ |
| DBIA Design-Build Conference & Expo2027 | Member 10×10 inline $4,600 (to May 1, 2027) · $4,900 regular · member 20×20 $13,700 to $16,400 · the lowest tier ($4,400) ended Nov. 20, 2026 | Source ↗ |
| ABC Convention2027 | 10×10 with table and chairs $4,500 member · $5,000 non-member | Source ↗ |
Equipment floor or rental hall? Five big construction shows, side by side.
CONEXPO-CON/AGG vs. World of Concrete vs. The Utility Expo vs. World of Asphalt vs. The ARA Show: five large U.S. construction and equipment shows, compared on the figures and rules each organizer publishes.
| Topic | CONEXPO-CON/AGG | World of Concrete | The Utility Expo | World of Asphalt | The ARA Show |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| When & where | March 13–17, 2029, Las Vegas Convention Center | Exhibits January 19–21, 2027, Las Vegas Convention Center (education from January 18) | October 5–7, 2027, Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville | March 15–17, 2027, Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans | February 14–16, 2027 (trade show February 15–16), Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans |
| How often | Every three years; the last show ran March 3–7, 2026 | Every year, in January | Every two years, in odd years | Skips CONEXPO-CON/AGG years; no show in 2026 | Every year, in February |
| Who attends | Contractors, dealers, rental companies, aggregate producers, engineers and fleet buyers; 140,000+ professionals from 128 countries in 2026 | Concrete and masonry contractors, ready-mix and precast producers; 47,400+ registered professionals in 2026 | Utility and infrastructure contractors, crews, fleet managers and utility owners; a record 22,600+ attendees in 2025 | Asphalt paving contractors, plant operators, aggregate producers and agency staff; 11,500+ professionals in 2025 | Owners, managers and buyers from equipment and event rental companies; 1,727 rental stores in 2026 |
| Who exhibits | 2,000+ exhibitors on more than 3 million sq ft in 2026 | 1,300+ companies in 2026, 284 of them new | Equipment, trucks, attachments and tools on 1.5 million sq ft (32+ acres) of indoor and outdoor exhibits | 450+ manufacturers on about 250,000 net sq ft, with AGG1 on the same floor | 730+ companies in 2026: aerial lifts, compact equipment, light towers, generators, tools and rental software |
| Indoor or outdoor | Halls plus outdoor lots and festival grounds | Indoor floors and outdoor lots with sandbox, slab and wall demo areas | Most big exhibits are outdoor lots, with ride-and-drive and job-like demo areas | Indoor convention center | Indoor convention center; a closed show for the rental industry |
| Space price | 2029 rates not published; applications open fall 2027, assigned by priority points | 2027: indoor $54.50–$55.00 per sq ft, outdoor $49.50–$50.00, plus demo area charges | 2025 rate card: indoor $20.85 per sq ft for AEM members, $29.70 non-members; outdoor from $2.55 to $5.35; 2027 rates not confirmed yet | Rates are in the exhibitor prospectus, not on the open pages | 2027: $30.50 per sq ft for associate members, $61.00 for non-members; corners $200 or $400 |
| Good to know | Plan two years ahead: space applications for March 2029 open in fall 2027 | Exhibits open one day after education starts; space assigned by priority points | Formerly ICUEE (renamed in 2020), held in Louisville since 1987 | Final 50% space payment was due October 9, 2026; the last day closes at 2 PM | Education day February 14; the floor opens February 15–16; priority points from late July |
Figures are each organizer's own, with the year where the organizer gives one. The Utility Expo's prices are its 2025 rate card; its 2027 rates are not confirmed yet.
Looking for an old show name?
Several shows have been renamed or replaced. Here’s where they went.
ICUEE (International Construction & Utility Equipment Exposition)The Utility ExpoThe Rental ShowThe ARA ShowUnderground Construction Technology International Conference & Exhibition (UCT)Underground Infrastructure Conference (UIC)NDA Annual Convention & ExpoDemolition Fort Worth (NDA's 2027 Annual Convention & Expo, named for its host city each year)Separate ASCE institute conferences, including Geo-CongressASCE2027: The Infrastructure & Engineering Experience (ASCE and all nine institutes in one event)
Second lookSteel, pipe & screed
Rebar. Pipe. Screed. Then the order.
A rigger signaling from the jib, a pump hose crossing the mat, bundled bar, pipe staged on sand and a screed drawn across a fresh pour: the small things every crew knows by heart.
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Construction trade show FAQ Questions from the yard. Answers with a year.
What is the biggest construction trade show in the U.S.?
CONEXPO-CON/AGG in Las Vegas is the biggest, with more than 140,000 professionals from 128 countries and more than 3 million sq ft of exhibits in 2026, per the organizer. It runs every three years, so the next show is March 13–17, 2029. Among shows held every year, World of Concrete is the largest in this guide, with more than 47,400 registered professionals in 2026.
When is the next CONEXPO-CON/AGG?
The next CONEXPO-CON/AGG is March 13–17, 2029 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The show runs every three years; the 2026 edition ran March 3–7, 2026. 2029 rates are not published, exhibitor space applications open in fall 2027, and space is assigned by priority points based on years of exhibiting and partner-association membership.
When is World of Concrete 2027?
World of Concrete 2027 exhibits run January 19–21, 2027 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, with education January 18–21. The 2028 show is set for exhibits January 25–27, 2028, per the organizer.
How much does a booth cost at World of Concrete 2027?
World of Concrete 2027 indoor space costs $54.50 per sq ft for 1,000 sq ft and up and $55.00 per sq ft under 1,000 sq ft, per the organizer. Outdoor space is $49.50 or $50.00 per sq ft, with extra charges for demo areas: sandbox $15.00 to $15.50 per sq ft, slab on grade $20.00 per sq ft and wall $425 per linear ft. Add the exhibit itself, freight, drayage, labor, electrical and travel.
When is The ARA Show 2027 and what does space cost?
The ARA Show 2027 runs February 14–16, 2027 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, with the trade show floor open February 15–16. 2027 space is $30.50 per sq ft for associate members and $61.00 for non-members, plus a corner charge of $200 or $400, assigned by priority points, per ARA.
What is the difference between The Utility Expo and CONEXPO-CON/AGG?
The Utility Expo is a utility and infrastructure equipment show held every two years in Louisville (next October 5–7, 2027), with most big exhibits on outdoor lots and ride-and-drive demo areas across 32+ acres. CONEXPO-CON/AGG is a broader construction, aggregates and mining equipment show held every three years in Las Vegas (next March 13–17, 2029). The Utility Expo drew a record 22,600+ attendees in 2025; CONEXPO-CON/AGG drew 140,000+ in 2026.
Should I book an outdoor lot or an indoor booth?
Book an outdoor lot if your product has to run, dig or drive to sell; book an indoor booth if buyers judge it at hand height or on a screen. Outdoor lots cost less per square foot at some shows (The Utility Expo's 2025 outdoor rate was $3.10 per sq ft for AEM members against $20.85 indoors) but add ground protection, ballast, power, water and weather planning. At World of Concrete 2027 the rates are close: $49.50 to $50.00 outdoors and $54.50 to $55.00 indoors.
Which construction trade shows are in Las Vegas?
World of Concrete (exhibits January 19–21, 2027, LVCC), the ACI Concrete Convention Spring (March 21–24, 2027, Caesars Palace), Commercial UAV Expo (September 7–9, 2027, Caesars Forum) and CONEXPO-CON/AGG (March 13–17, 2029, LVCC) run in Las Vegas, and MINExpo, held at the LVCC in 2024, returns September 26–28, 2028 with its venue not confirmed yet. Purple's Las Vegas shop builds and prints in the same city.
When is World of Asphalt 2027?
World of Asphalt and AGG1 2027 run March 15–17, 2027 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans. The show skips CONEXPO-CON/AGG years, so there was no 2026 edition. It lists 450+ manufacturers on about 250,000 net sq ft; the 2025 St. Louis show drew more than 11,500 professionals.
When is MINExpo 2028?
MINExpo INTERNATIONAL 2028 runs September 26–28, 2028 in Las Vegas; the venue is not confirmed yet (2024 was at the Las Vegas Convention Center). It runs every four years. The 2024 show drew 45,000 attendees from 148 countries and more than 2,000 exhibitors on 850,000+ sq ft, per the National Mining Association.
What are the biggest construction shows in 2027?
By published figures, the biggest construction shows held in 2027 are World of Concrete (47,400+ registered professionals in 2026; exhibits January 19–21, 2027, Las Vegas), The Utility Expo (22,600+ attendees in 2025; October 5–7, 2027, Louisville), World of Asphalt (11,500+ professionals in 2025; March 15–17, 2027, New Orleans) and The ARA Show (10,000+ rental professionals, per ARA; February 14–16, 2027, New Orleans). CONEXPO-CON/AGG does not run again until March 2029.
What is the best trade show for concrete contractors?
World of Concrete is the main floor for concrete and masonry contractors, with more than 1,300 exhibiting companies in 2026 and exhibits January 19–21, 2027 in Las Vegas. Ready-mix producers also have NRMCA ConcreteWorks (October 1–4, 2027, Orlando), precast plants The Precast Show (February 3–5, 2027, Salt Lake City), and specifiers and engineers the ACI conventions in Las Vegas (March 2027) and Orlando (October 2027).
When is the NSC Safety Congress & Expo 2027 and what does space cost?
The NSC Safety Congress & Expo 2027 runs September 24–30, 2027 at the Anaheim Convention Center, with move-in September 24–26. Space is $33.50 per sq ft for NSC members and $34.50 for non-members, with a 10×10 minimum and $200 per corner, per the National Safety Council. The floor has more than 1,000 exhibiting companies.
Which shows are best for trenchless and underground utility companies?
UIC (January 26–27, 2027, Grapevine, Texas) and the NASTT No-Dig Show (March 21–25, 2027, Raleigh) are the trenchless floors; the CGA Conference & Expo (April 12–15, 2027, Tampa) covers locating and damage prevention; RETC (June 27–30, 2027, New Orleans) covers tunneling; and The Utility Expo (October 5–7, 2027, Louisville) covers utility construction equipment on outdoor lots.
Is there a demolition trade show in 2027?
Yes. NDA Demolition Fort Worth 2027, the National Demolition Association's annual convention and expo, runs February 17–20, 2027 at the Fort Worth Convention Center. Indoor booths are $27.50 per sq ft for members (100–400 sq ft) and $42.50 for non-members, and the outdoor Live DEMOlition Event on February 18 sells an approx. 100×60 ft space for $12,000, per NDA.
How far ahead should I plan a construction trade show booth?
Plan the space a year or more ahead and the build at least two to three months ahead. The big floors assign space by priority points and sell out early: CONEXPO-CON/AGG opens space applications for March 2029 in fall 2027, and IFCEE had 75% of its hall reserved by August 1, 2026. Purple builds take 30 to 45 days, so we work back from each show's move-in and warehouse dates.
Can I bring heavy equipment into the exhibit hall?
Yes, on the big equipment floors, but only on the show's move-in schedule and within the hall's floor load and door limits. Ask the general service contractor for the drive-in slot, door sizes and floor load before you choose the machine; at NRMCA ConcreteWorks, GES schedules drive-in times for rolling stock. Plan drip pans, fuel and battery rules and the riggers you will need.
Are there trade shows for construction drones and surveying?
Yes. Commercial UAV Expo (September 7–9, 2027, Caesars Forum, Las Vegas) drew 3,800+ verified professionals and 250 exhibitors in 2026, with indoor flying demonstrations. Geo Week (February 23–25, 2027, Salt Palace, Salt Lake City) covers laser scanning, survey and reality capture, with 3,509 attendees in 2026.
What does it cost to exhibit at a construction conference?
Conference booths usually cost a few thousand dollars per space, per the organizers: ASCE2027 charges $5,450 for a standard 10×10, UIC $3,470 for a 10×10 inline, RETC $3,650 for an 8×10 with two full registrations, UESI Pipelines $4,750 for a 10×10 before January 15, 2027, and the ABC Convention $4,500 for members. Add graphics, a counter, freight and travel.
Does Purple Exhibits build booths for construction trade shows?
Yes. Purple Exhibits designs and builds custom booths from 10×20 up, in our Fishkill, NY and Las Vegas shops, with fixed proposals and 30–45 day builds. Your project manager runs the install with the labor the show requires. The booth ideas on this page are real Purple builds for industrial clients and show what carries over to an equipment floor.
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Construction trade show glossary Drayage, demo pit, floor load. Said the way crews say it.
Outdoor lot, demo pit, drayage, floor load, priority points. The words show managers, general contractors and riggers use every day, explained plainly, so nothing gets lost between the lot map, the equipment form and the purchase order.
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Space & lot
- Outdoor lot
- A piece of open ground outside the halls, rented by the square foot or by the space. You bring the structure, ground protection, shade and power plan. World of Concrete 2027 prices outdoor space at $49.50 to $50.00 per sq ft.
- Demo pit
- A dug or fenced area where machines run for visitors: digging, trenching, breaking or compacting. Shows sell it as a separate space or per-foot add-on, with its own safety rules and operator requirements.
- Sandbox
- A bed of sand or soil inside an outdoor space where equipment can dig and move material. World of Concrete 2027 charges $15.00 to $15.50 per sq ft on top of the outdoor rate.
- Ride-and-drive
- A course or lot where buyers drive or operate the equipment themselves, as at The Utility Expo.
- Net square feet
- The exhibit space actually rented to exhibitors, not counting aisles, lounges or service areas. Shows often publish their size in net square feet.
- Island vs. inline
- An island is open on all four sides and takes tall structures and hanging signs; an inline booth sits in a row with neighbors on both sides and a height limit at the back wall. Corners and peninsulas sit between the two.
- Priority points
- The ranking a show uses to assign space, usually built from years of exhibiting, space size and association membership. CONEXPO-CON/AGG, World of Concrete and The ARA Show assign space this way.
- Space draw
- The session where exhibitors pick their next booth location in priority order, often during or soon after the current show.
Moving the iron
- Floor load
- The weight a hall floor can carry per square foot or per axle. It decides which machines can go indoors and where they can stand.
- Drayage (material handling)
- The show's charge to move your freight from the dock or the advance warehouse to your booth and back, usually priced per hundred pounds.
- Rigging
- Lifting and hanging work done by the show's riggers: hanging signs, lifting a machine onto a deck or setting a mast. It needs an approved plan and is billed by the hour.
- Move-in window
- The scheduled days and hours when your freight and machines may enter the hall or lot. Machines often get their own earlier slot; missing it can cost you the spot.
- Drive-in time
- The assigned slot for driving rolling stock such as trucks and mixers onto the floor. At NRMCA ConcreteWorks, GES schedules these times.
- Advance warehouse
- The general service contractor's warehouse that receives freight before move-in, with a published deadline for arrival.
- Ballast
- Weights that hold down tents, frames and signs on an outdoor lot when stakes are not allowed.
Who's who
- Show contractor (general service contractor)
- The company the organizer hires to run the floor: carpet, furniture, drayage, labor and the exhibitor manual. Shepard runs the ABC Convention and GES runs NRMCA ConcreteWorks.
- Exhibitor-appointed contractor (EAC)
- A builder or installer you hire yourself rather than the show's contractor. Many shows require written notice before an EAC arrives, as UIC does.
- AEM
- The Association of Equipment Manufacturers. AEM members get lower space rates at The Utility Expo.
- Dealer
- The local company that sells, rents and services a manufacturer's machines. Many equipment floors are where makers meet their dealers as much as end users.
Show floor terms
- Exhibitor service manual
- The show's rule book and order forms: deadlines, electrical, rigging, labor, hanging signs, fire rules and freight. NSC opens its 2027 manual in May 2027.
- Tabletop
- A small exhibit space with a draped table instead of a built booth, common at conferences. The ABC Convention 10×10 includes a 6-foot table, two chairs and a sign.
- Non-compete hours
- Hours when no sessions run, so attendees can walk the floor. APWA PWX schedules them.
- Triennial show
- A show held every three years, such as CONEXPO-CON/AGG (next March 13–17, 2029). Plan its budget and launch calendar years ahead.
Job site words
- Trenchless
- Installing or repairing pipe without digging an open trench, using directional drilling, pipe bursting or lining. The NASTT No-Dig Show and UIC cover it.
- Damage prevention
- Locating and marking underground utilities before digging so excavators do not hit them. The CGA Conference & Expo is built around it.
- Reality capture
- Scanning a site with lidar, photogrammetry or drones to build an accurate 3D record. Geo Week and Commercial UAV Expo cover the hardware and software.
YOUR MACHINE. YOUR BUYERS. YOUR FLOOR.
Ready when the gate opens. We'll build the booth around the iron.
From the move-in slot to the handshake with a fleet manager, let's build a construction booth that carries the weight, reads from the far aisle and gives buyers a place to sit down and price it. Fixed proposals, 30–45 day builds, shops in Fishkill, NY and Las Vegas, and your own project manager on site.
Let's plan your construction show boothHow we put this guide together, sources and photo credits
Researched and written by the Purple Exhibits team. Updated November 13, 2026. Show dates, venues, prices and rules come from each organizer’s published pages, linked on every show card. Fit notes, booth ideas and planning tools are our editorial guidance from building booths for construction & equipment exhibitors. Listings are not paid placements. The guide covers U.S. business-to-business events plus selected international shows.
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