World of Concrete 2015, the 40th annual international commercial construction trade show for the concrete and masonry industries, will be the largest show in six years. The show will host 1,400 exhibitors in more than 640,000 sq. ft. of the Las Vegas Convention Center next week (Feburary 2 through 6).
The new show owner, Informa Exhibitions, expects to attract more than 50,000 concrete and masonry professionals to the showcase.
Concrete Contractor magazine's coverage of World of Concrete events has already started!
The exhibitor count and floor space are both significantly (12%) larger than World of Concrete 2014, when the show competed with the triennial Conexpo-Con/Agg. Exhibitor numbers are nearly 8% (number of exhibitors) and 6% (square footage) than in 2013.
Companies from around the world will exhibit in special product and action areas, including:
- The Producer Center, a marketplace of materials, equipment, demos, and seminars for concrete producers
- Material Handling, offering trucks, excavators and more for material delivery, distribution, concrete placement, and earth moving
- Concrete Repair & Demolition, housing a display of surface preparation equipment, scarifying, sawing equipment, concrete repair, and other demolition products
- World of Masonry, showcasing products, tools, information, and technology for masonry professionals
- Technology for Construction, featuring the newest products and tools for the commercial construction industry from top information technology and systems providers
- Concrete Surfaces & Decorative Pavilion, showcasing the popularity of decorative concrete for both commercial and residential applications including concrete coatings, waterproofing products, technologies and more.
Outdoor exhibits and demonstration areas where attendees can see equipment and technology in action are a unique World of Concrete feature. Attendees can put products to work before making a purchase decision. Hands-on World of Concrete events include:
- MCAA's Masonry Skills Challenge
- Western Star Tough Site Challenge
- SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500 World Championship
- Self-Leveling LIVE!
- Safe Room Showcase
- Artistry in Decorative Concrete
- Crane Operator & Rigger Skills Competition
- 2015 CIM Auction
The World of Concrete 2015 education program features 90-minute and three-hour sessions in targeted tracks such as:
- Business Leadership & Management
- Concrete Production
- Concrete Repair
- Decorative Concrete
- Engineering
More than 100 expert-led education sessions – half of them brand new – include interactive workshops such as Train-the-Trainer, Boot Camps for Field Leaders, and OSHA 10-Hour Safety. There are hands-on training opportunities for laying concrete masonry block, placing and finishing floors, surveying, stamped concrete and concrete repairs.
Don’t miss new product news and more as Concrete Contractor magazine teams up with ForConstructionPros.com to cover World of Concrete events as they happen the week of February 2 through 6.
