World of Concrete 2025 Preview

As the largest concrete trade show, World of Concrete (WOC) has packed engaging industry events and exhibits into its show every year for more than 50 years. This year is no exception — WOC 2025 has a lot to offer, including educational sessions, networking events, expansive exhibits and more.

With over 1,000 exhibitors signed on for the 2025 installment, the trade show will be brimming with booths to visit and new developments to explore, both in and around the Las Vegas Convention Center. Alongside the week’s events and exhibits, attendees can also find educational sessions.

WOC 2025 is set to take place 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Jan. 21 to Jan. 23. Educational sessions will take place

8 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Jan. 20 to Jan. 23.

The trade show will feature myriad indoor and outdoor events, meal-based forums and special educational sessions. You can access the complete schedule of events by visiting worldofconcrete.com, but the following are some highlights.

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Masonry and Bricklaying

On Jan. 22 starting at 8 a.m., Masonry Madness Day will be packed with live masonry and bricklaying events. For the 23rd anniversary of the Spec Mix Bricklayer 500 (also known as the Super Bowl of Masonry), 27 registered participants will compete to take home the prize. Attendees can view the event live, in action, on-site at the Bronze Lot, where several masonry-based competitions and events will take place, along with prizes and giveaways for attendees.

Decorative Concrete 

Held in the Silver Lot during the show hours, Jan. 21-23, attendees can witness creativity come to life with the live decorative concrete event. Industry pros will be there to help demonstrate the way that normal concrete can be transformed into three-dimensional displays. The event is an opportunity for contractors and concrete professionals to learn more about the art of concrete, and get tips and information on the newest trends and equipment.

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Get Tough Challenge

In the Get Tough Challenge, WOC attendees will have the chance to operate a Western Star X-Series truck across a challenging obstacle course. To try your hand and give this truck a spin, attendees can check out the Bronze Lot during show hours from Jan. 21 to Jan. 23.

Concrete Education

WOC 2025 will feature an array of education sessions available to registered attendees. To attend a session, tickets must be purchased, either beforehand or on-site. There is a lot to learn this year, but here are a few highlights:

Workshop: Exploring Gender Differences in the Workplace

New to WOC this year, this educational session focuses on workplace gender disparities. The session will be hosted by leading women in the industry and will address topics like business ownership, leadership and team building. This session will be held Jan. 21 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Note: there is a fee to attend.

Ensuring Performance of Low-Carbon Concrete Mixes 

In another session new to WOC this year, Portland Cement Association (PCA) and American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC) will host an educational session on important steps to ensure the quality of low-carbon concrete mixes. This session will feature panelists who are experts in the field and have a variety of perspectives on the topic. This session will be held Jan. 22 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Note: there is a fee to attend.

The Top 10 Reasons Contractors Succeed

This session by Performance Construction Advisors will focus on the top 10 reasons contractors succeed and other factors that can help boost success for any size company. A number of contractors will offer their real experience and advice. This session will be held Jan. 21 from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Note: there is a fee to attend.

Equipment Up Close

As always, WOC exhibitors will showcase a wealth of new construction equipment and innovations. Here are a few to look out for:

Pay the Way

Wirtgen (Booth C5327) will present its SP 33 Concrete Paver in two configurations, which, thanks to its modular construction concept, enable the paving of monolithic concrete profiles such as curbs and berms, rectangular profiles, concrete safety barriers up to a height of 52 in. (1.3 m), and drainage and gutter profiles.

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Dig It 

DEVELON (Booth C5684) will highlight its DTL35 compact track loader with a grapple and angle broom, the DX62R-7 mini excavator with a breaker, and its DL280-7 wheel loader with a 3-yard bucket. Attendees can get hands-on with DEVELON’s compact equipment, which is ideal for excavating and grading tasks, as well as its 3.7-cubic-yard wheel loader.

Need a Lift

JLG (Booth O31941, Silver Lot) will be showcasing its E313/313 Telehandler and 519 Telehandler. Designed to meet the demanding needs of concrete applications, these machines offer enhanced performance, reliability and versatility.

The Grind

Superabrasive Inc. (Booth O30928 and S10605) will be highlighting a total of eight products at WOC. One of these products is the LAVINA 19 S7 Grinder line. The line consists of two models and both are lightweight, compact, and do grinding and polishing.