Construction business owners continue to face numerous headwinds – elevated fuel prices, ongoing geopolitical conflicts, persistent high interest rates and a skilled worker shortage are just a few of the challenges.
But navigating a challenging economic climate is a little easier when you take time to invest in yourself, your employees and your business.
One of the top ways to do that is by stepping away from the day to day to attend a construction expo or education conference.
While taking a few days away from the office and jobsites might seem costly at first, it can pay back tenfold. These events offer hands-on access to the latest heavy equipment and technology, candid conversations with technical experts, valuable insights from peers, new opportunities with potential partners, and the ability to reconnect with your existing network. Plus, they can serve as a team-building experience or a reward trip for top-performing employees.
Looking ahead, 2027 brings the return of Intermat, which alternates every three years with ConExpo-Con/Agg and Bauma. Set for April 24 – 27 in Paris, the triennial show is expected to attract nearly 150,000 construction industry professionals and 1,200 exhibitors to the Paris-Nord Villepinte Exhibition Center.
If you’re ready to start planning, check out our curated list of the top construction trade shows, training events and conferences happening in 2027 below.
These events are ideal for contractors, dealers, distributors, and public-sector employees who work in the asphalt, concrete, demolition, recycling, excavation, heavy civil, commercial, industrial and site preparation sectors.
(Looking for an event to attend yet this year? View our list of 2026 construction trade shows, heavy equipment expos and conferences.)
2026 Construction Trade Shows, Events, Trainings and Conferences
World of Concrete is the annual international tradeshow dedicated to the commercial concrete and masonry construction industries. Indoor and outdoor exhibits showcase products and technologies from leading manufacturers and suppliers, demonstrations and competitions allow attendees to get hands-on, and industry experts cover the latest technology, applications and business strategies for every skill level.
- Education: January 18 – 21, 2027
- Exhibits: January 19 – 21, 2027
- Location: Las Vegas Convention Center | Las Vegas, NV
Underground Infrastructure Conference 2027
Industry professionals involved in the construction, rehabilitation and management of underground utility pipe infrastructure gather at the annual Underground Infrastructure Conference.
Attendees include a mix of professionals in the sewer, water, wastewater, gas, electric, telecommunications and fiber industries. Conference sessions explore the latest techniques in trenchless, open cut, new construction and pipe rehabilitation. Nearly 200 exhibitors showcase equipment and technologies used to maintain utility piping systems.
This event was previously called the Underground Construction Technology International Conference & Exhibition.
- Dates: January 26 – 27, 2027
- Location: Gaylord Texan Resort | Grapevine, TX
NAHB International Builders Show
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) International Builders' Show (IBS) is an annual event for professionals in the residential construction industry. With more than 81,000 attendees, it is the largest annual light construction show in the world. Visitors experience new product launches, construction demos, industry thought leader sessions, workshops, panel discussions and more.
- Dates: February 2 – 4, 2027
- Location: Las Vegas Convention Center | Las Vegas, NV
The American Rental Association’s annual trade show is dedicated to professionals in the equipment and event rental industries, featuring networking events, educational sessions, and a trade show with hundreds of exhibitors.
- Education: February 14, 2027
- Exhibits: February 15 – 16, 2027
- Location: Ernest N. Morial Convention Center | New Orleans, LA
National Demolition Association (NDA) Annual Convention & Expo
The National Demolition Association represents over 1,000 companies engaged in various demolition services. The event includes the Live DEMOlition event and the NDA awards banquet.
- Dates: February 17 – 20, 2027
- Location: Fort Worth, TX
National Utility Contractors Association Annual Convention
The National Utility Contractors Association represents the utility construction and excavation industry in the United States. Members are comprised of utility contractors, excavators, suppliers, manufacturers, and other providers in the water, sewer, gas, electric, treatment plant, telecommunications, and excavation industries.
- Dates: March 9 – 12, 2027
- Location: Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa | Miramar Beach, FL
National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) Annual Convention
The National Ready Mixed Concrete Association and its state associations represent all segments of the ready mixed concrete industry.
- Dates: TBD
- Location: TBD
With more than 22,000 members, Associated Builders and Contractors represents all specialties within the U.S. construction industry and is comprised primarily of firms that perform work in the industrial and commercial sectors. This year’s event features the National Craft Championships, the Construction Management Competition, the National Excellence in Construction Awards and the Construction Workforce Awards, plus keynote speakers, industry insight sessions, and an expo featuring the latest in construction technology and more.
- Dates: March 9 – 11, 2027
- Location: Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center | Denver, CO
AGG1 Aggregates Academy & Expo
AGG1 Aggregates Academy & Expo is an aggregates industry trade show and education conference owned by the National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association. More than 400 exhibitors showcase aggregates-related equipment, products and services. AGG1 Academy features learning opportunities related to operations and production, safety and health, business and people management, and environment and sustainability.
AGG1 is co-located with World of Asphalt.
- Dates: March 15 – 17, 2027
- Location: Ernest N. Morial Convention Center | New Orleans, LA
World of Asphalt is an asphalt trade show and education conference that is owned by the National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA), the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), and the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA).
More than 11,000 asphalt, highway/street, pavement maintenance and traffic safety industry professionals attend. Exhibitors include manufacturers and service providers in the aggregate, asphalt, pavement maintenance, and traffic safety industry sectors.
The show’s ‘People, Plants and Paving’ conference features 120 asphalt industry education sessions.
World of Asphalt is co-located with AGG1 Aggregates Academy & Expo. (World of Asphalt and AGG1 are held yearly except for years when the triennial ConExpo-Con/Agg falls. There is no Conexpo 2027. The next edition of Conexpo is March 13 – 17, 2029, in Las Vegas.)
- Dates: March 15 – 17, 2027
- Location: Ernest N. Morial Convention Center | New Orleans, LA
North American Society for Trenchless Technology (NASTT) 2027 No-Dig Show
With over 2,000 attendees and 200 exhibiting companies, the NASTT No-Dig Show is the largest trenchless technology conference in the world. Underground infrastructure professionals attend to learn new techniques that will save money and improve infrastructure. The Annual Education Fund Auction held at the event helps support trenchless training, technical course manuals, university student attendance and more. The NASTT awards celebrate innovators, champions, volunteers and emerging leaders in the industry.
- Dates: March 21 – 25, 2027
- Location: Raleigh Convention Center | Raleigh, NC
Common Ground Alliance (CGA) Conference & Expo
The CGA Conference & Expo is the damage prevention industry's premier event, bringing together stakeholders in underground construction for education sessions, networking events and exhibits. The expo showcases the latest in damage prevention, technology and services.
- Dates: April 12 – 15, 2027
- Location: Tampa Convention Center | Tampa, FL
Construction Financial Management Association Annual Conference
The Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA) serves construction financial managers (CFPs) and their service providers. The CFMA Annual Conference offers education sessions, an expo hall full of service providers and various networking opportunities.
- Dates: May 22 – 26, 2027
- Location: Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center | Nashville, TN
Public Works Expo (PWX) is the annual gathering of public works officials. The event includes education sessions, an equipment exposition and networking opportunities.
- Dates: August 22 – 25, 2027
- Location: Phoenix, AZ
Equip Exposition (formerly GIE + Expo) connects landscape and hardscape contractors, outdoor power equipment dealers, distributors and manufacturers. The exposition features indoor exhibits, a 30-acre outdoor demonstration area and hundreds of educational opportunities.
- Dates: October 19 – 22, 2027
- Location: Kentucky Exposition Center | Louisville, Kentucky
The Utility Expo offers 32 acres of indoor and outdoor product demonstrations and exhibits for professionals in the electric transmission, electric distribution, natural gas distribution, natural gas transmission, telecommunications, drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater services sectors as well as the contractors who provide utilities with infrastructure engineering and construction services.
The Utility Expo’s education program features opportunities to learn from industry experts on the latest safety, regulatory, operational, and technological issues affecting the utility and construction industry.
- Dates: October 5 – 7, 2027
- Location: Kentucky Exposition Center | Louisville, KY
Trimble Dimensions User Conference
Trimble's annual users conference offers hundreds of expert-led sessions, live demos, hands-on workshops, an expo hall and an offsite expo area with heavy equipment and technology at work in the dirt.
- Dates: TBD
- Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
