The last few years have been tough for the construction industry, requiring businesses to rapidly adapt to changes in the supply chain and industry demands — while also handling struggles with finding workers or maintaining schedules. Customer expectations have changed, too, which is why it’s important to stay up to date on the latest technologies and industry trends. 2025 is going to bring a whole new season of challenges.
Fortunately, 2025 and 2026 have plenty of exciting events and learning opportunities for people in all sectors of the construction industry. We’ve collected several of the most popular events for you to consider adding to your schedule for next year.
This list is organized chronologically. If you’d like your event added to the list, please contact us.
May 21-22, 2025
BuiltWorlds' AEC industry-leading conference focused on innovation and emerging technology in the development, design, materials, and systems of buildings comes once again to New York City in May with special pre-conference forum meetings focused on Design, Visualization Technology, and Digital Twins. Leading funds, industry players, and solution providers gather each year to take the pulse of the industry’s startup ecosystem at legacy technology.
June 6, 2025
Discover everything you need to know about the latest trends and activities in architecture during this four-day conference. The AIA Conference on Architecture is going to be held in Boston, MA, welcoming people from across the country to explore more through seminars and networking opportunities.
August 19-23, 2025
NAWIC’s 70th Annual Conference brings together the leading women and men in construction for four days to learn about the latest trends and cutting-edge technology, professional and personal development, and networking with professionals from all over the country.
September 12-15
Located in San Diego in 2025, The NECA Show is where leaders of the $202 billion electrical construction industry convene each year to discuss the ever-changing, ever-growing business climate. The evolution in electrical construction is happening here.
September 16-18, 2025
For three decades, AU has been at the heart of Design and Make industries. It brings together innovators in architecture, engineering, construction, product design, manufacturing, media and entertainment, to share ideas, advance industry practices, and explore opportunities for the future.
October 14-16, 2025
Since 2016, the BuiltWorlds Summits have grown to be the premier high level gathering place for executives in the Building and Infrastructure Sectors in industry, tech, finance, and services to gather, explore trends, network, and find opportunities to collaborate on initiatives that will move their companies and the industry to a better future.
Join this three-day event, drawing from the expert perspectives of C-Suite executives and senior leaders from across Tokyo and around the world, as we continue conversations and share ideas and strategies about emerging trends and directionally where the industry is headed across the globe.
October 19-21, 2025
CMAA’s annual conference, CMAA 2025, is a flagship event taking place this year in Washington, D.C. The conference has a comprehensive exhibit hall, breakout sessions, plenary sessions, and is the host of the Industry Recognition Awards. Get ready to see the award winners of the Person of the Year, Project Achievement Awards and other individual honors.
October 20–24, 2025
Join more than 1,400 of your colleagues and industry leaders for the Lean construction event of the year. You will have the opportunity to earn continuing education credits, engage in cutting-edge Lean methods, and network with your peers and Lean leaders. Registration details will be available soon.
October 21-24, 2025
The Equip Exposition will take place once again in Louisville, KY, in October 2025. Equip Exposition is the annual event dedicated to growing landscapers’, hardscapers’, manufacturers’, and dealers’ businesses. Find the latest and greatest products across 1,000 exhibits and pit them against each other. That's why they call us the proving ground.
October 26-29, 2025
The trade show at the SMACNA (Sheet Metal, Air Conditioning National Association) Annual Convention will take place at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa in Palm Desert, CA, in 2025. The 2025 SMACNA Annual Convention is a yearly highlight for members, chapter executives and Associate Members wishing to network with peers, see old friends, learn important construction industry trends and new skills, and discuss business topics with leading service providers and manufacturers.
November 4-7, 2025
Registration is now open for Greenbuild 2025. Prepare for a groundbreaking event where today’s leaders can gain new insights, source cutting-edge products, and develop lasting relationships with their community at a time when we need them most.
November 18-20, 2025
BuiltWorlds Venture Conference series has become the world’s premier symposium for innovators and investors driving the development of emerging technologies across construction and the built ecosystem. Buildings, Infrastructure, and Construction Tech including; planning and design, pre-construction services, construction, modularization, building products and materials, advanced tools, equipment and robotics, construction logistics and supply chain, and building and infrastructure operations, and management are among the topics we cover. Leading venture fund managers, corporate executives, strategic investors, and founders gather each year to take the pulse of the industry’s startup ecosystem at the BuiltWorlds Venture Conference.
November 19-20, 2025
London Build is an award-winning exposition and construction show that is the best of the best in the United Kingdom. London Build 2025 is the UK's largest construction show and is in both Grand and National Halls at Olympia London. The UK's leading and largest construction show features 35,000+ attendees, 700+ speakers across 12 CPD stages, 450+ exhibitors, Meet the Buyers, celebrity guests, entertainment, DJs, networking parties, live music, and much more!
November 27, 2025
This event is aimed at architects, designers, engineers, general contractors and all construction professionals. Visit the Contech Expo in Montreal and stock up on new and inspiring ideas.
December 3-6, 2025
For over 35 years, The Buildings Show has delivered the most cutting edge, expert-led seminars, informative panels, thought provoking roundtables, and an electric tradeshow experience that can't be missed. Construct Canada, PM Expo, Homebuilder & Renovator Expo, and the World of Concrete Toronto Pavilion. Every angle of the Canadian building industry under one roof.
December 10-11, 2025
Pioneering contractors, engineers, designers, and material providers/suppliers will converge to discuss all things offsite construction. Attendees can expect engaging panel sessions, networking opportunities, and other presentations, all fueled by leading experts in the arena.
January 20-22, 2026
World of Concrete has served the global concrete & masonry construction industries for over 50 years. They connect and educate buyers and sellers through live and digital events throughout the year, facilitated via worldofconcrete.com, and WOC360. Their goal is to provide this important community with the connections, intelligence, and opportunities that help customers grow, do business, and make better informed business decisions
February 17-19, 2026
The NAHB International Builders' Show® (IBS)—the premier, once-a-year event that connects, educates and improves the residential construction industry—is a hub for new product launches, construction demos, industry thought leader sessions, workshops, panel discussions…and more. The people, products and knowledge you’ll gain will give you the real ideas and real solutions you need to grow and strengthen your essential business.
February 23 - 26, 2026
Are you a NATE member? If so, check out the NATE UNITE convention.
NATE UNITE is recognized as the premier event of the year for the tower erection, service and maintenance industry, providing education, marketing, networking, and the development of cohesion among NATE members.
March 3-7, 2026
Do you want to see all North America has to offer in construction equipment and ideas? The Conexpo-Con/AGG is all about helping your business move to the next level. Designed for all construction industry professionals, the Conexpo-Con/AGG will give you the chance to network, learn how to improve your business with over 150 education sessions, and discover the latest technologies in construction. There are over 1,800 exhibitors in 2.7 million square feet.
March 8-10, 2026
CMAA Focus 2026 will take place in Las Vegas, Nevada, welcoming in speakers who will focus on providing in-depth and useful information on key industry topics, including financing, partnering, contracts, leadership, legal and regulatory issues, bonding, risk management, workforce issues, and current market research.
March 18-20, 2026
Members from across the nation return to ABC’s annual convention each year to connect, celebrate and advance their businesses with the latest industry, political and technological insights. You are invited to participate in this electric event featuring the National Craft Championships, the Construction Management Competition, the National Excellence in Construction® Awards, and the Construction Workforce Awards, plus dynamic, inspiring keynote speakers, industry insight sessions, and more.
March 18 - 21, 2026
The ASCE Construction Institute Summit will take place in San Antonio, TX, for its fourth annual event. The three-day event invites construction professionals and stakeholders from around the country to discuss trends, developments, and innovative practices in the construction industry.
April 13-15, 2026
The 2026 Design-Build for Water/Wastewater Conference is taking place in Grapevine, TX. This conference is the nation’s best resource for networking and build resources in the water and wastewater sector.
April 15-17, 2026
With four tracks of education and General Sessions designed to motivate and inspire, the Design-Build for Transportation/Aviation Conference offers the nation’s best design-build resources and networking opportunities for the transportation and aviation sector.Stay tuned for details about the 2026 Design-Build for Transportation/Aviation conference in Grapevine, TX.
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The World of Modular Annual Convention and Tradeshow gives you the opportunity to meet with hundreds of industry leaders to learn more about the trends that may affect your business. The show has been running for over 40 years, providing professionals in the commercial modular building industry an event during which they can exchange ideas, network and more.
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The annual AGC Convention is brought to you by the Associated General Contractors and has its registration open now. This event happened in Columbus, OH in 2025, and provides contractors of all sizes and markets with the opportunity to learn more and gain an advantage. Make new industry connections, prepare for disruptions and protect your business interests with more information from this convention.
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ENR FutureTech brings insights into the revolutions, evolutions and inventions changing construction technology today. This is a can’t-miss event for construction tech leaders to explore emerging technologies that will increase productivity, deliver efficiency, improve safety and profits.
New trends and tech are always hitting the scene in construction. As we focus on meeting demand and making our work more efficient, now is a great time to network and start learning with events all over the country.
Take some time to review the events that apply to your work and consider attending to help move your career forward.
