In the face of numerous challenges, today’s construction business owners must navigate a complex landscape, grappling with issues like inflation, persistent supply chain disruptions, and a shortage of skilled workers. However, one valuable way to invest in both yourself and your business is by participating in construction trade shows and educational conferences.
While it might initially seem costly to step away from your daily office and jobsite responsibilities, the benefits can far outweigh the expenses. These industry events offer a unique opportunity to engage with the latest construction equipment and technology, engage in candid discussions with technical experts, glean insights from fellow contractors, explore potential partnerships, and reconnect with existing contacts.
If you’re unsure about where to start, we’ve compiled a list of the most notable construction trade shows, events, training sessions, and conferences scheduled for 2024, both in the United States and internationally.
These gatherings are particularly well-suited for contractors, dealers, distributors, and public sector professionals who operate in sectors such as asphalt, concrete, demolition, recycling, excavation, heavy civil engineering, commercial construction, industrial projects, and site preparation.
(If you’re still looking for events to attend in the current year, you can also check out our list of construction trade shows and conferences for 2023.)
Here is a glimpse of some of the key construction trade shows and events to watch out for in 2024:
- Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) Summit
- Dates: January 16 – 18, 2024
- Location: Las Vegas, NV
- National Pavement Expo
- Dates: January 23 – 25, 2024
- Location: Tampa, Florida
- World of Concrete
- Dates: January 23 – 25, 2024
- Location: Las Vegas, NV
- Land Improvement Contractors of America (LICA) 2024 Winter Convention
- Dates: February 13 – 17, 2024
- Location: Virginia Beach, Virginia
- The ARA Show
- Dates: February 18 – 21, 2024
- Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
- National Demolition Association (NDA) Annual Convention & Expo
- Dates: March 6 – 9, 2024
- Location: San Antonio, TX
- ABC Convention 2024
- Dates: March 13 – 15, 2024
- Location: Kissimmee, FL
- Association of Equipment Management Professionals (AEMP) Connect Conference
- Dates: March 13 – 15, 2024
- Location: Phoenix, AZ
- National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) Annual Convention
- Dates: March 18 – 21, 2024
- Location: Tampa, FL
- Underground Construction Technology International Conference & Exhibition
- Dates: March 19 – 21, 2024
- Location: Oklahoma City, OK
- Equipment World’s Contractor of the Year Awards
- Dates: March 21 – 23, 2024
- Location: Las Vegas, NV
- AGG1 Aggregates Academy & Expo
- Dates: March 25 – 27, 2024
- Location: Nashville, Tennessee
- World of Asphalt
- Dates: March 25 – 27, 2024
- Location: Nashville, Tennessee
- 2024 Common Ground Alliance (CGA) Conference & Expo
- Dates: April 14 – 18, 2024
- Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado
- North American Society for Trenchless Technology (NASTT) 2023 No-Dig Show
- Dates: April 14 – 18, 2024
- Location: Providence, RI
- Intermat
- Dates: April 24 – 27, 2024
- Location: Paris, France
- Waste Expo
- Dates: May 7 – 9, 2024
- Location: Las Vegas, NV
- Public Works Expo (PWX) 2024
- Dates: August 18 – 21, 2024
- Location: Chicago, IL
- National Ready Mixed Concrete Association’s (NRMCA) ConcreteWorks
- Dates: October 10 – 14, 2024
- Location: Aurora, Colorado
- Equip Exposition
- Dates: October 16 – 18, 2024
- Location: Louisville, Kentucky
These events provide invaluable opportunities for networking, staying updated on industry trends, and exploring innovative solutions for the challenges you face in the construction business. So, mark your calendars and gear up for a year of growth and learning in 2024.
