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As a construction staffing agency that partners with general contractors, specialty trades, and owners across the country, we know how much of the industry’s business gets done face to face: at trade shows, association conventions, and the technical meetings where new methods get tested in public. That’s why we’ve rounded up the construction conferences in 2027 happening across the U.S., from the flagship expos to the regional and trade-specific meetings that rarely make the big lists.

Heading into 2027, the labor picture is the story. AGC and NCCER’s 2026 workforce survey found that workforce shortages remain the top reason for project delays, with data center demand keeping labor tight even as other project types soften. ABC’s September 2026 backlog report tells the same story from the other side: roughly one in six ABC members is under contract on a data center, the highest share on record, and contractors are again citing labor scarcity as a major headwind. Next year’s conferences are where contractors, suppliers, owners, and the people who hire for all of them will find each other.

Here are the standout events first, then the full month-by-month calendar.

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Top Construction Conferences in 2027

All of the events below can be worth the trip, but if your travel budget only covers a few, these are the conferences most construction leaders put on the calendar first:

World of Concrete: Concrete and masonry contractors, equipment, and certification programs in Las Vegas.
NAHB International Builders’ Show: The largest residential construction show in North America.
ABC Convention: Merit shop contractors, the National Craft Championships, and workforce programs.
AGC Annual Convention: General contractor leadership, policy, and education.
The Utility Expo: Utility construction equipment and live demonstrations in a year without CONEXPO-CON/AGG.

Keep these top-of-mind as you scan the full list below. Here’s your complete list of construction conferences in 2027.

Related: The State of the U.S. Construction Workforce (2025-2026 Benchmark Report)

Calendar checked September 22, 2026. Coverage includes conferences, conventions, trade shows, and technical meetings held in the 50 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico. Events with an announced month but no exact dates appear at the end of that month. Events whose organizers had not published 2027 dates are listed in the watch section at the end. Use the official links for current registration fees, pass inclusions, and access requirements.

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January 2027

NRC Annual Conference & NRC-REMSA Exhibition

Date: January 6-9, 2027
Location: JW Marriott Desert Ridge, Phoenix, Arizona
Website: National Railroad Construction and Maintenance Association (NRC) Annual Conference & NRC-REMSA Exhibition
Railroad construction and maintenance contractors, railroads, and suppliers meet for the industry’s largest rail contractor gathering.

TRB Annual Meeting

Date: January 10-14, 2027
Location: Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C.
Website: Transportation Research Board (TRB) Annual Meeting
Transportation researchers, agency engineers, and infrastructure contractors cover pavements, bridges, materials, and project delivery across thousands of sessions.

MCAA, SMACNA, and TAUC Safety & Health Conference

Date: January 11-14, 2027
Location: Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada
Website: Safety & Health Conference (MCAA, SMACNA, and TAUC)
Safety directors from mechanical, sheet metal, and union construction and maintenance contractors cover jobsite safety programs and regulatory updates.

SPRI Annual Conference

Date: January 15-17, 2027
Location: Tucson, Arizona
Website: SPRI Annual Conference
Single-ply roofing and related component manufacturers meet on roofing standards, wind design, and codes.

World of Concrete

Date: January 19-21, 2027
Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada
Website: World of Concrete
The largest U.S. show for concrete and masonry contractors, with equipment demonstrations, certification programs, and co-located World of Masonry events. Education sessions begin January 18.

AGC Construction Safety & Health Conference (Winter)

Date: January 20-22, 2027
Location: San Diego, California
Website: Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) Construction Safety & Health Conference
Contractor safety directors and field leaders work through OSHA policy, jobsite risk, and health programs with AGC’s safety committees.

Build Expo Indianapolis

Date: January 20-21, 2027
Location: Indiana State Fairgrounds, Indianapolis, Indiana
Website: Build Expo Indianapolis
A regional trade show and seminar program for commercial and residential contractors, architects, and building owners in central Indiana.

Build Expo Tampa

Date: January 20-21, 2027
Location: Tampa Convention Center, Tampa, Florida
Website: Build Expo Tampa
The Build Expo series’ Florida stop, with exhibitors and free seminars for contractors, remodelers, and design professionals.

Facades+ Conference Series

Date: January 20, 2027
Location: San Francisco, California
Website: Facades+ Conference Series
Architects, envelope consultants, and facade contractors meet at this one- and two-day series on high-performance building enclosures. The 2027 U.S. stops also include Washington, D.C. (February 25), Atlanta (March 4), New York City (March 24-25), Houston (April 15), Kansas City (May 6), and Chicago (date to be announced).

Louisville Manufactured Housing Show

Date: January 20-22, 2027
Location: Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville, Kentucky
Website: Louisville Manufactured Housing Show
An industry-only show for manufactured and modular home retailers, builders, and suppliers, with full-size model homes on display.

ASHRAE Winter Conference

Date: January 23-27, 2027
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Website: ASHRAE Winter Conference
HVAC and building systems engineers meet for technical sessions and standards committee work alongside the AHR Expo.

AED Summit

Date: January 25-27, 2027
Location: Rosen Shingle Creek Resort, Orlando, Florida
Website: Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) Summit
Construction equipment dealers and manufacturers meet for the distribution industry’s annual business and networking event.

AHR Expo

Date: January 25-27, 2027
Location: McCormick Place, Chicago, Illinois
Website: AHR Expo
The largest HVACR exposition in North America draws mechanical contractors, engineers, and distributors to see equipment and controls.

MEP Innovation Conference

Date: January 25-27, 2027
Location: JW Marriott Tampa Water Street, Tampa, Florida
Website: MEP Innovation Conference (MCAA, NECA, and SMACNA)
Mechanical, electrical, and sheet metal contractors share prefabrication, BIM, and technology practices.

PAVE/X: The Pavement Experience

Date: January 25-27, 2027
Location: Savannah Convention Center, Savannah, Georgia
Website: PAVE/X: The Pavement Experience
Paving, sealcoating, and striping contractors compare equipment in a live outdoor demonstration arena and attend business sessions.

Underground Infrastructure Conference (UIC)

Date: January 26-27, 2027
Location: Gaylord Texan Resort, Grapevine, Texas
Website: Underground Infrastructure Conference (UIC)
Utility owners and contractors focus on underground construction, rehabilitation, and asset management for water, sewer, gas, and telecom systems.

CMHA Annual Meeting

Date: January 31-February 3, 2027
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
Website: Concrete Masonry & Hardscapes Association (CMHA) Annual Meeting
Block, paver, and segmental retaining wall producers meet for committee work and industry sessions ahead of The Precast Show.

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February 2027

ISEE Annual Conference on Explosives & Blasting Technique

Date: February 2-6, 2027
Location: Sheraton Dallas, Dallas, Texas
Website: International Society of Explosives Engineers (ISEE) Annual Conference
Blasting contractors, quarry operators, and engineers attend the largest conference on explosives engineering, with technical sessions and training.

Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS)

Date: February 2-4, 2027
Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada
Website: Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS)
Kitchen and bath designers, dealers, and manufacturers exhibit alongside IBS as part of Design & Construction Week.

NAHB International Builders’ Show (IBS)

Date: February 2-4, 2027
Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada
Website: National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) International Builders’ Show
The largest residential construction show in North America, with builders, remodelers, and product manufacturers across the full exhibit halls and education program.

The International Surface Event (TISE)

Date: February 2-4, 2027
Location: Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada
Website: The International Surface Event (TISE)
Flooring, stone, and tile contractors and distributors gather for the largest U.S. surfaces show. Education runs February 1-4.

NALP Leaders Forum

Date: February 3-5, 2027
Location: El Conquistador Resort, Fajardo, Puerto Rico
Website: National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) Leaders Forum
CEOs and executives of landscape, design-build, and hardscape companies meet for leadership education and peer networking.

The Precast Show

Date: February 3-5, 2027
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
Website: The Precast Show (National Precast Concrete Association)
Precast concrete producers and suppliers meet at the industry’s largest manufactured concrete products show, with more than 400 exhibitors expected.

ATSSA Convention & Traffic Expo

Date: February 5-9, 2027
Location: Long Beach, California
Website: American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) Convention & Traffic Expo
Roadway safety contractors, traffic control suppliers, and DOT staff cover work zone safety, pavement marking, and signage.

IEC Business Summit

Date: February 7-10, 2027
Location: Tampa, Florida
Website: Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC) Business Summit
Owners and executives of merit shop electrical contracting firms meet for business strategy, leadership, and industry sessions.

NAPA Annual Meeting

Date: February 8-11, 2027
Location: Miami Beach, Florida
Website: National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) Annual Meeting
Asphalt producers and paving contractors set industry priorities across four days of committee meetings, keynotes, and awards.

NFBA Annual Conference & Expo (Frame Building Expo)

Date: February 8-10, 2027
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Website: National Frame Building Association (NFBA) Annual Conference & Expo
Post-frame builders, suppliers, and designers gather at the largest event dedicated to post-frame construction.

Intersolar & Energy Storage North America

Date: February 9-11, 2027
Location: San Diego, California
Website: Intersolar & Energy Storage North America
Solar and storage developers, EPC contractors, and installers meet at the flagship West Coast clean energy construction show.

BICSI Winter Conference & Exhibition

Date: February 14-18, 2027
Location: Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Florida
Website: BICSI Winter Conference & Exhibition
Low-voltage and structured cabling contractors, designers, and technicians cover ICT infrastructure standards and installation.

The ARA Show

Date: February 14-16, 2027
Location: Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, Louisiana
Website: The ARA Show (American Rental Association)
Equipment rental companies and manufacturers meet at the largest rental industry trade show; on-site registration opens February 13.

PCA Expo

Date: February 15-19, 2027
Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
Website: Painting Contractors Association (PCA) Expo
Painting and coatings contractors attend the industry’s national convention for business education and supplier exhibits.

International Roofing Expo and NRCA Annual Convention

Date: February 16-18, 2027
Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, West Hall, Las Vegas, Nevada
Website: International Roofing Expo and NRCA Annual Convention
Roofing and exteriors contractors attend the largest roofing trade show in North America, held with the National Roofing Contractors Association’s 140th Annual Convention.

BuiltWorlds AI/ML Conference

Date: February 17-18, 2027
Location: Austin, Texas
Website: BuiltWorlds AI/ML Conference
Contractors, designers, and technology companies examine artificial intelligence and machine learning use across the AEC industry.

Geosynthetics Conference

Date: February 21-24, 2027
Location: Reno-Sparks Convention Center, Reno, Nevada
Website: Geosynthetics Conference
Geotechnical designers, contractors, and installers cover geosynthetic materials for roads, containment, and earthworks, co-located with the IECA conference.

IECA Annual Conference & Expo

Date: February 21-24, 2027
Location: Reno-Sparks Convention Center, Reno, Nevada
Website: International Erosion Control Association (IECA) Annual Conference & Expo
Erosion and sediment control professionals, site contractors, and regulators meet alongside the Geosynthetics Conference.

Geo Week

Date: February 23-25, 2027
Location: Salt Palace Convention Center, Salt Lake City, Utah
Website: Geo Week
Reality capture, surveying, and geospatial technology for construction and infrastructure, with a large exhibit hall of scanning and drone equipment.

ASHE PDC Summit

Date: February 28-March 3, 2027
Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
Website: ASHE PDC Summit on Health Facility Planning, Design & Construction
Health system owners, architects, and contractors who build hospitals and clinics meet at the American Society for Health Care Engineering’s construction summit.

Advancing Prefabrication

Date: February 2027 (exact dates not yet announced)
Location: Location to be announced
Website: Advancing Prefabrication
Prefabrication and modular leaders from contractors and design firms benchmark offsite delivery; the organizer lists a February 2027 return in the U.S. with the city to be announced.

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March 2027

ASCE2027: The Infrastructure & Engineering Experience

Date: March 1-5, 2027
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Website: American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) ASCE2027
ASCE’s new flagship event replaces its separate convention and institute conferences with a single program on infrastructure design, construction, and resilience.

DTECH (DistribuTECH)

Date: March 1-4, 2027
Location: Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, Georgia
Website: DTECH (DistribuTECH)
Utility transmission and distribution professionals, including line construction and grid contractors, attend the leading T&D event.

FENCETECH

Date: March 1-5, 2027
Location: Phoenix Convention Center, Phoenix, Arizona
Website: FENCETECH (American Fence Association)
Fence, gate, and access contractors attend the industry’s annual convention; exhibits run March 3-5.

New York Build Expo

Date: March 2-3, 2027
Location: Javits Center, New York, New York
Website: New York Build Expo
New York’s largest construction show, with hundreds of exhibitors and speakers covering commercial, residential, and infrastructure projects across the region.

MCAA Annual Convention

Date: March 7-11, 2027
Location: Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina, San Diego, California
Website: Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA) Annual Convention
Mechanical contractors and industry partners meet for MCAA’s largest annual education and networking event.

NRMCA Annual Convention

Date: March 7-10, 2027
Location: Marriott Louisville Downtown, Louisville, Kentucky
Website: National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) Annual Convention
Ready mixed concrete producers and suppliers meet for association business, awards, and industry sessions.

NASSCO Annual Conference

Date: March 8-11, 2027
Location: Carlsbad, California
Website: NASSCO Annual Conference
Sewer and underground pipeline assessment and rehabilitation contractors and engineers meet for NASSCO’s annual program.

ABC Convention

Date: March 9-11, 2027
Location: Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center (Denver area), Aurora, Colorado
Website: Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Convention
Merit shop contractors gather for ABC’s national convention, which includes the National Craft Championships and Construction Management Competition.

ACCA 2027

Date: March 10-12, 2027
Location: National Harbor, Maryland
Website: Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) 2027
HVACR contracting business owners meet in the Washington, D.C. area for ACCA’s annual conference and expo.

CEFGA CareerExpo

Date: March 11-12, 2027
Location: Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, Georgia
Website: Construction Ready CareerExpo (CEFGA)
Georgia’s largest construction career event connects students and job seekers with contractors and trade organizations through hands-on demonstrations.

CMAA Focus27

Date: March 14-16, 2027
Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Website: Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) Focus27
An interactive program for experienced construction and program management professionals from owner and CM organizations.

AGG1 Aggregates Academy & Expo

Date: March 15-17, 2027
Location: Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, Louisiana
Website: AGG1 Aggregates Academy & Expo
Aggregates producers meet for the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association’s expo, co-located with World of Asphalt.

Light + Intelligent Building North America

Date: March 15-18, 2027
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
Website: Light + Intelligent Building North America
The event formerly known as LightFair covers lighting, controls, and intelligent building systems for electrical contractors, designers, and specifiers.

World of Asphalt

Date: March 15-17, 2027
Location: Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, Louisiana
Website: World of Asphalt
Asphalt, highway, and pavement maintenance contractors see equipment and attend the People, Plants and Paving training program.

International Mass Timber Conference & Expo

Date: March 16-19, 2027
Location: Oregon Convention Center, Portland, Oregon
Website: International Mass Timber Conference & Expo
Developers, architects, contractors, and manufacturers cover cross-laminated timber and other mass timber construction; the 2027 program expands to four days.

Purdue Road School

Date: March 16-17, 2027
Location: West Lafayette, Indiana
Website: Purdue Road School
Indiana’s transportation conference brings county, city, and state road officials together with contractors and consultants for two days of technical sessions.

Carolinas AGC HR & Safety Conference

Date: March 17-19, 2027
Location: Myrtle Beach Marriott Resort, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Website: Carolinas AGC HR & Safety Conference
Human resources and safety professionals from contractors across North and South Carolina meet for workforce and jobsite safety sessions.

IIBEC International Convention & Trade Show

Date: March 18-21, 2027
Location: Henry B. González Convention Center, San Antonio, Texas
Website: International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC) Convention & Trade Show
Building enclosure consultants, roofing and waterproofing specialists, and manufacturers meet for technical education and exhibits.

JLC LIVE New England

Date: March 18-20, 2027
Location: Rhode Island Convention Center, Providence, Rhode Island
Website: JLC LIVE New England
Residential builders and remodelers attend live building clinics and a product exhibit hall; exhibits run March 19-20.

ACI Concrete Convention (Spring)

Date: March 21-24, 2027
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
Website: American Concrete Institute (ACI) Concrete Convention, Spring 2027
Concrete engineers, contractors, and researchers meet for ACI committee work and technical sessions on codes, materials, and construction practice.

NASTT No-Dig Show

Date: March 21-25, 2027
Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
Website: North American Society for Trenchless Technology (NASTT) No-Dig Show
The largest trenchless technology conference in North America covers horizontal directional drilling, pipe bursting, lining, and tunneling for utility work.

Build Expo Austin

Date: March 24-25, 2027
Location: Palmer Events Center, Austin, Texas
Website: Build Expo Austin
Central Texas contractors, architects, and developers meet exhibitors and attend free seminars at the Build Expo’s Austin show.

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April 2027

BPA National Home Performance Conference & Trade Show

Date: April 5-8, 2027
Location: JW Marriott Austin Downtown, Austin, Texas
Website: Building Performance Association National Home Performance Conference
Home performance, weatherization, and energy retrofit contractors and program managers attend the sector’s national conference.

World of Modular

Date: April 5-8, 2027
Location: Rosen Shingle Creek, Orlando, Florida
Website: World of Modular (Modular Building Institute)
Commercial modular and offsite construction manufacturers, dealers, and contractors meet at the industry’s largest annual event.

AGC Annual Convention

Date: April 6-8, 2027
Location: Phoenix Convention Center, Phoenix, Arizona
Website: Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) Annual Convention
General contractors, specialty contractors, and industry partners meet for AGC’s national leadership and education event; pre-conference meetings run April 5.

Coverings

Date: April 6-9, 2027
Location: Orlando, Florida
Website: Coverings
Tile and stone contractors, distributors, and designers attend the largest tile and stone exhibition in North America.

AMPP Annual Conference + Expo

Date: April 11-15, 2027
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Website: Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) Annual Conference + Expo
Corrosion, coatings, and industrial painting professionals meet for the combined NACE and SSPC successor organization’s annual event.

CGA Conference & Expo

Date: April 12-15, 2027
Location: Tampa Convention Center, Tampa, Florida
Website: Common Ground Alliance (CGA) Conference & Expo
Excavators, utility locators, and facility owners focus on damage prevention for underground infrastructure, with live demonstrations.

NIA Annual Convention

Date: April 12-14, 2027
Location: Ritz-Carlton Grande Lakes, Orlando, Florida
Website: National Insulation Association (NIA) 71st Annual Convention
Mechanical insulation contractors, distributors, and manufacturers meet for NIA’s annual business and networking convention.

CSI St. Louis Product Show

Date: April 14, 2027
Location: St. Louis, Missouri
Website: CSI St. Louis Product Show
A regional building products show for specifiers, architects, and contractors hosted by the Construction Specifications Institute’s St. Louis chapter.

NASCC: The Steel Conference

Date: April 14-16, 2027
Location: Colorado Convention Center, Denver, Colorado
Website: NASCC: The Steel Conference (American Institute of Steel Construction)
Structural engineers, steel fabricators, erectors, and detailers attend the leading structural steel design and construction event.

ACEC Annual Convention & Legislative Summit

Date: April 18-21, 2027
Location: Grand Hyatt Washington, Washington, D.C.
Website: American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) Annual Convention & Legislative Summit
Engineering firm leaders meet for business sessions and Capitol Hill advocacy on infrastructure funding and procurement.

ICRI Spring Convention

Date: April 18-20, 2027
Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
Website: International Concrete Repair Institute (ICRI) Spring Convention
Concrete repair and restoration contractors, engineers, and manufacturers meet for technical sessions and committee work.

ASC Annual International Conference

Date: April 19-21, 2027
Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Website: Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) 63rd Annual International Conference
Construction management educators and industry partners meet for research, curriculum, and student competitions at the University of Oklahoma-hosted conference.

IDA Spring EduCon and Tradeshow

Date: April 22-24, 2027
Location: Location to be announced
Website: International Door Association (IDA) Spring EduCon and Tradeshow
Garage door and gate dealers, installers, and manufacturers meet for education and exhibits; the 2027 location had not been posted when checked.

DBIA Design-Build for Transportation/Aviation

Date: April 26-28, 2027
Location: Colorado Convention Center, Denver, Colorado
Website: Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) Design-Build for Transportation/Aviation Conference
Owners, design-builders, and consultants focus on design-build delivery for highway, transit, and airport projects.

USSD Annual Conference and Exhibition

Date: April 26-29, 2027
Location: Orlando, Florida
Website: United States Society on Dams (USSD) Annual Conference and Exhibition
Dam and levee owners, engineers, and heavy civil contractors meet for technical sessions on dam safety, construction, and rehabilitation.

NWFA Wood Flooring Expo

Date: April 27-29, 2027
Location: Fort Worth, Texas
Website: National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) Wood Flooring Expo
Wood flooring contractors, distributors, and manufacturers attend the only trade show dedicated to wood flooring.

DBIA Design-Build for Water/Wastewater

Date: April 28-30, 2027
Location: Colorado Convention Center, Denver, Colorado
Website: DBIA Design-Build for Water/Wastewater Conference
Utilities, engineers, and contractors cover collaborative delivery for water and wastewater plants and pipelines, immediately following the transportation conference.

RIA International Restoration Convention & Industry Expo

Date: April 2027 (exact dates not yet announced)
Location: Location to be announced
Website: Restoration Industry Association (RIA) International Restoration Convention & Industry Expo
Disaster restoration and reconstruction contractors, insurers, and suppliers meet at the restoration industry’s only dedicated convention; RIA’s calendar lists an April 4 start, with the location to be announced.

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May 2027

ENR FutureTech

Date: May 4-5, 2027
Location: Hilton San Francisco Union Square, San Francisco, California
Website: ENR FutureTech
Engineering News-Record’s construction technology forum brings contractors, owners, and software companies together on emerging tools and practical adoption.

NIBS Building Innovation 2027

Date: May 4-5, 2027
Location: Location to be announced
Website: National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) Building Innovation 2027
Building science, codes, and resilience professionals meet for the NIBS annual conference; the location had not been posted when checked.

CSI North Central Region Conference

Date: May 5, 2027
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Website: CSI North Central Region Conference
Specification writers, architects, and product representatives from CSI’s North Central Region meet for a day of education hosted by CSI Chicago.

IFCEE 2027

Date: May 11-14, 2027
Location: Grapevine, Texas
Website: International Foundations Congress & Equipment Expo (IFCEE) 2027
Deep foundation contractors, geotechnical engineers, and equipment manufacturers meet for the largest technical foundations event, held every few years with live equipment demonstrations.

CSI Northwest Region Conference

Date: May 13, 2027
Location: Tukwila, Washington
Website: CSI Northwest Region Conference
Construction documentation and specification professionals from the Pacific Northwest meet for CSI’s regional education program.

AIA Conference on Architecture & Design (AIA27)

Date: May 19-22, 2027
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Website: American Institute of Architects (AIA) Conference on Architecture & Design 2027
Architects, specifiers, and building product manufacturers attend the largest U.S. architecture conference and expo.

ASFPM Annual Conference

Date: May 23-27, 2027
Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Website: Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM) Annual Conference
Floodplain managers, civil engineers, and mitigation contractors cover flood risk, resilient construction, and mitigation project delivery.

CLEANPOWER 2027

Date: May 24-27, 2027
Location: Anaheim, California
Website: CLEANPOWER 2027 (American Clean Power Association)
Wind, solar, storage, and transmission developers and EPC contractors meet at the largest U.S. utility-scale clean energy show.

Data Center World

Date: May 24-27, 2027
Location: Music City Center, Nashville, Tennessee
Website: Data Center World
Data center owners, designers, and the contractors building them cover capacity planning, power, cooling, and construction in a new Nashville location.

Railway Interchange

Date: May 25-27, 2027
Location: Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis, Indiana
Website: Railway Interchange
North America’s largest railway conference and exhibition, held every two years, covers track construction, maintenance-of-way equipment, and rail engineering.

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June 2027

ASSP Safety 2027

Date: June 7-9, 2027
Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
Website: American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) Safety 2027
Safety professionals from construction and other industries attend the largest U.S. occupational safety conference and expo.

ASHRAE Annual Conference

Date: June 12-16, 2027
Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
Website: ASHRAE Annual Conference
HVAC and building systems engineers meet for ASHRAE’s summer technical program and standards committee meetings.

AACE International Conference & Expo

Date: June 13-15, 2027
Location: Hyatt Regency Orlando, Orlando, Florida
Website: AACE International Conference & Expo
Cost engineers, estimators, schedulers, and project controls professionals attend AACE’s annual technical program.

AWWA ACE27

Date: June 13-16, 2027
Location: San Diego, California
Website: American Water Works Association (AWWA) Annual Conference & Expo
Water utilities, engineers, and the contractors who build treatment and distribution systems attend AWWA’s annual conference.

Intersolar & Energy Storage North America Midwest

Date: June 14-16, 2027
Location: Rosemont, Illinois
Website: Intersolar & Energy Storage North America Midwest
The Midwest regional edition of Intersolar brings solar and storage installers, EPC contractors, and utilities together in the Chicago area.

NFPA Conference & Expo

Date: June 14-16, 2027
Location: Henry B. González Convention Center, San Antonio, Texas
Website: National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Conference & Expo
Fire protection, electrical, and life safety professionals meet for education and more than 400 exhibitors; the NFPA Technical Meeting follows June 17-18.

Build Expo Houston

Date: June 16-17, 2027
Location: Reliant Center, Hall D, Houston, Texas
Website: Build Expo Houston
Houston-area contractors and building professionals meet exhibitors and attend seminars at the Build Expo’s Gulf Coast stop.

SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference

Date: June 21-25, 2027
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Website: SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference
The largest gathering of America’s future skilled workforce includes national competitions in carpentry, masonry, welding, electrical, HVAC, and other construction trades.

RETC (Rapid Excavation & Tunneling Conference)

Date: June 27-30, 2027
Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
Website: Rapid Excavation & Tunneling Conference (RETC)
Tunneling and underground construction engineers and contractors meet for this biennial technical conference and short course.

International Bridge Conference

Date: June 30-July 2, 2027
Location: Omni Nashville, Nashville, Tennessee
Website: International Bridge Conference
Bridge owners, designers, fabricators, and contractors attend the Engineers’ Society of Western Pennsylvania’s annual bridge industry conference.

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July 2027

APPA Annual Conference

Date: July 12-15, 2027
Location: The Grand America Hotel, Salt Lake City, Utah
Website: APPA (Leadership in Educational Facilities) Annual Conference
University and school facilities leaders who plan, build, and maintain campus buildings meet with contractors and suppliers.

TRB Conference on Rural and Tribal Transportation

Date: July 19-21, 2027
Location: The Westin Westminster, Westminster, Colorado
Website: TRB Conference on Rural and Tribal Transportation
Rural and tribal road agencies, engineers, and contractors cover low-volume roads, bridges, and project funding.

Southeast Building Conference (SEBC)

Date: July 21-22, 2027
Location: Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Florida
Website: Southeast Building Conference (SEBC)
The Florida Home Builders Association’s education and expo event for home builders, remodelers, and suppliers across the Southeast.

Carolinas AGC Summer Summit & Expo

Date: July 22-25, 2027
Location: Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Website: Carolinas AGC Summer Summit & Expo
Contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers from North and South Carolina meet for Carolinas AGC’s summer education program and exhibits.

Build Expo Nashville

Date: July 28-29, 2027
Location: Music City Center, Nashville, Tennessee
Website: Build Expo Nashville
Middle Tennessee contractors and design professionals meet exhibitors and attend free seminars at the Build Expo’s Nashville show.

BuiltWorlds Construction Tech Conference

Date: July 2027 (exact dates not yet announced)
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Website: BuiltWorlds Construction Tech Conference
BuiltWorlds’ largest event covers emerging technology on jobsites and in construction operations; the organizer lists July 2027 in Chicago with exact dates to follow.

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August 2027

AGC Technology Conference

Date: August 3-5, 2027
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Website: Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) Technology Conference
Contractor IT leaders and operations staff compare construction software, data, and field technology practices.

UESI Pipelines 2027

Date: August 7-11, 2027
Location: Kentucky International Convention Center, Louisville, Kentucky
Website: ASCE Utility Engineering & Surveying Institute (UESI) Pipelines 2027 Conference
Pipeline and utility owners, engineers, contractors, and manufacturers cover design, construction, rehabilitation, and asset management.

APWA PWX

Date: August 22-25, 2027
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Website: American Public Works Association (APWA) PWX
Public works directors, city engineers, and the contractors and suppliers who serve them attend APWA’s annual conference and equipment show.

Build Expo Dallas

Date: August 25-26, 2027
Location: Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Dallas, Texas
Website: Build Expo Dallas
North Texas contractors, developers, and design professionals attend the Build Expo’s Dallas show and seminar program.

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September 2027

Commercial UAV Expo

Date: September 7-9, 2027
Location: Caesars Forum, Las Vegas, Nevada
Website: Commercial UAV Expo
Drone operators and technology providers serving construction, surveying, and infrastructure inspection attend the largest commercial drone show.

FABTECH

Date: September 13-16, 2027
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Website: FABTECH
North America’s largest metal forming, fabricating, and welding show is relevant to structural steel fabricators, erectors, and welding trades.

Autodesk University

Date: September 14-16, 2027
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
Website: Autodesk University
Designers, engineers, and construction teams using Autodesk software attend classes, keynotes, and product sessions at AU 2027.

Build Expo Atlanta

Date: September 15-16, 2027
Location: Cobb Galleria Centre, Atlanta, Georgia
Website: Build Expo Atlanta
Georgia contractors, architects, and building owners meet exhibitors and attend seminars at the Build Expo’s Atlanta show.

ARTBA National Convention

Date: September 26-29, 2027
Location: The Cloister at Sea Island, Sea Island, Georgia
Website: American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) National Convention
Transportation construction executives, state contractor chapters, and public agency leaders meet for ARTBA’s annual convention.

BICSI Beyond

Date: September 26-29, 2027
Location: MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada
Website: BICSI Beyond
BICSI’s fall conference for low-voltage, structured cabling, and data center infrastructure contractors and designers.

BuiltWorlds Buildings Conference

Date: September 2027 (exact dates not yet announced)
Location: Nashville, Tennessee
Website: BuiltWorlds Buildings Conference
Innovation and emerging technology in the development, design, materials, and systems of buildings; the organizer lists September 2027 in Nashville with exact dates to follow.

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October 2027

NRMCA ConcreteWorks

Date: October 1-4, 2027
Location: Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center, Orlando, Florida
Website: NRMCA ConcreteWorks 2027
Ready mixed concrete producers and suppliers attend NRMCA’s fall education, safety, and business conference.

The Utility Expo

Date: October 5-7, 2027
Location: Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville, Kentucky
Website: The Utility Expo
The largest event for utility and utility construction contractors, with more than a million square feet of equipment and live demonstrations, held every two years.

BCMC (Building Component Manufacturers Conference)

Date: October 11-15, 2027
Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Website: BCMC (Structural Building Components Association)
Truss and wall panel manufacturers, lumber dealers, and equipment suppliers attend the structural building components industry’s annual show.

AGC Construction Workforce & HR Conference

Date: October 13-15, 2027
Location: Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark, St. Louis, Missouri
Website: AGC Construction Workforce & HR Conference
Contractor HR, training, and workforce development leaders cover recruiting, retention, compliance, and craft training.

Equip Exposition

Date: October 19-22, 2027
Location: Louisville, Kentucky
Website: Equip Exposition
Landscape, outdoor living, and compact equipment dealers and contractors attend the show formerly known as GIE+EXPO, with a large outdoor demonstration area.

Hardscape North America

Date: October 19-22, 2027
Location: Louisville, Kentucky
Website: Hardscape North America
Hardscape contractors, paver and wall producers, and distributors attend the largest hardscape show, co-located with Equip Exposition.

NCSEA Structural Engineering Summit

Date: October 19-22, 2027
Location: Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort, Orlando, Florida
Website: National Council of Structural Engineers Associations (NCSEA) Structural Engineering Summit
Practicing structural engineers meet for technical education, code updates, and the structural engineering trade show.

ACEC Fall Conference

Date: October 24-27, 2027
Location: The Broadmoor, Colorado Springs, Colorado
Website: ACEC Fall Conference
Engineering company executives meet for ACEC’s business management and market outlook program.

LCI Congress

Date: October 25-28, 2027
Location: Long Beach, California
Website: Lean Construction Institute (LCI) Congress
Owners, contractors, and designers practicing lean construction and integrated project delivery attend LCI’s annual congress.

GlassBuild America

Date: October 26-28, 2027
Location: Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Florida
Website: GlassBuild America
Glazing contractors, window and door manufacturers, and glass fabricators attend the largest glass, window, and door show in the Americas.

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November 2027

RE+ 2027

Date: November 15-18, 2027
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
Website: RE+ 2027
Solar, storage, and clean energy developers, EPC contractors, and installers attend the largest clean energy event in North America.

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December 2027

ASTM Rossiter Roofing and Waterproofing Symposium

Date: December 5, 2027
Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
Website: ASTM 11th Rossiter Roofing and Waterproofing Symposium (NRCA events calendar)
Roofing and waterproofing engineers, consultants, and manufacturers present research on membranes, materials, and test methods at this ASTM technical symposium.

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State Concrete Paving Conferences in 2027

State chapters of the American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA) and allied concrete associations hold one- to four-day conferences for DOT engineers, paving contractors, and ready mix suppliers. These dates come from ACPA’s shared events calendar.

• January 13-14: North Dakota Concrete Council Annual Convention, Bismarck, North Dakota
• February 2-3: ACPA-NYS Chapter Concrete Paving Conference, Clifton Park, New York
• February 3-5: ICPA Annual Concrete Paving Workshop, Des Moines, Iowa
• February 9-10: Annual South Dakota Concrete Conference, Sioux Falls, South Dakota
• February 11: Indiana Concrete Pavement Workshop, Indianapolis, Indiana
• February 11-12: WCPA Annual Concrete Pavement Conference, Oshkosh, Wisconsin
• February 14-17: Kentucky Concrete Association Annual Convention, Bowling Green, Kentucky
• February 16-17: Michigan Concrete Association Annual Conference, Dearborn, Michigan
• February 16-17: ILCPA Annual Meeting, Springfield, Illinois
• February 17-18: ACPA/PA Concrete Conference, Camp Hill, Pennsylvania
• March 3-5: Portland Cement Concrete Pavement Conference, Kansas City, Missouri
• March 11: CO/WY Concrete Paving Workshop, Denver, Colorado
• March 18-19: CPAM Annual Workshop, Waite Park, Minnesota
• March 23-24: Oklahoma Concrete Pavement Conference, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
• April 21-22: California Concrete Pavement Conference, Davis, California
• June 8-10: ACPA Mid-Year Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana

Construction Events to Watch for 2027 Dates

These organizers hold regular U.S. events but had not published 2027 dates, or had published only a season or a provisional plan, when this calendar was checked. Follow the official links for announcements.

Heavy Civil and Infrastructure

• AASHTO Annual Meeting: American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials’ annual meeting.
• ACPA Annual Meeting: American Concrete Pavement Association’s annual meeting, usually held in late November or December.
• AREMA Annual Conference & Expo: American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-Way Association; a 2027 Passenger & Transit Symposium in Long Beach was announced without dates.
• ASDSO Dam Safety Conference: Association of State Dam Safety Officials’ annual conference.
• DFI Annual Conference on Deep Foundations: Deep Foundations Institute’s annual technical conference.
• Groundwater Week: National Ground Water Association’s drilling and water well contractor show, held each December.
• ITE Annual Meeting & Exhibit: Institute of Transportation Engineers’ annual meeting.
• NACE Annual Conference: National Association of County Engineers; the 2027 conference is set for Cleveland, Ohio, with dates to be announced.
• NUCA National Convention: National Utility Contractors Association’s annual convention.
• SEI Structures Congress: ASCE Structural Engineering Institute’s annual congress; check whether it folds into ASCE2027.
• StormCon: Stormwater and erosion control conference; 2027 updates were pending.

Materials, Envelope, and Specialty Trades

• ABAA Conference: Air Barrier Association of America’s conference and trade show.
• ACI Concrete Convention (Fall): American Concrete Institute’s fall convention; 2027 dates and city were not posted.
• AFSA Convention, Exhibition & Apprentice Competition: American Fire Sprinkler Association’s annual convention.
• ASA SUBExcel: American Subcontractors Association’s annual convention.
• ASCC Annual Conference: American Society of Concrete Contractors’ annual conference.
• ASPE Tech Symposium: American Society of Plumbing Engineers’ technical symposium, held in odd years.
• AWCI Convention and INTEX Expo: Association of the Wall and Ceiling Industry’s convention and trade show.
• DHI conNextions: Door and Hardware Institute’s annual conference and expo.
• FGIA Annual Conference: Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance’s annual conference.
• FRSA Convention & Expo: Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors Association’s annual expo.
• ICRI Fall Convention: International Concrete Repair Institute’s fall convention.
• IEC SPARK: The Electrician’s Expo: Independent Electrical Contractors’ national convention and expo, usually held in the fall.
• International Pool | Spa | Patio Expo and Deck Expo: Pool, spa, and outdoor living construction show, usually held in November.
• LBM Expo: Northeastern Retail Lumber Association’s lumber and building materials show.
• MRCA Conference & Expo: Midwest Roofing Contractors Association’s annual conference.
• NAEC Convention & Exposition: National Association of Elevator Contractors’ annual convention.
• NAFCD + NBMDA Annual Convention: Flooring and building material distributor convention.
• NAWLA Traders Market: North American Wholesale Lumber Association’s annual market.
• PCI Convention and Committee Days: Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute meetings; a 2027 Committee Days and Technical Conference call for papers is open.
• PHCC CONNECT: Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association’s annual convention.
• PTI Convention: Post-Tensioning Institute’s annual convention.
• SAIA Annual Convention & Exposition: Scaffold & Access Industry Association’s annual convention.
• SPFA Sprayfoam Convention & Expo: Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance’s annual convention.
• TCA Convention: Tilt-Up Concrete Association’s annual convention.
• Western Roofing Expo: Western States Roofing Contractors Association’s annual expo, usually held in June.

National Shows and Associations

• AEM Annual Conference: Association of Equipment Manufacturers’ annual conference for equipment industry executives.
• AGC Federal Contractors Conference (FEDCON): AGC’s annual meeting for contractors working with federal agencies; 2027 dates were not posted.
• CFMA Annual Conference & Exhibition: Construction Financial Management Association’s annual conference for contractor finance leaders.
• CII Annual Conference: Construction Industry Institute’s owner and contractor research conference.
• COAA Spring and Fall Conferences: Construction Owners Association of America’s twice-yearly owner conferences.
• Construction Inclusion Week: Industry-wide inclusion program held each October; 2027 dates were not posted.
• Construction Safety Week: Industry-wide jobsite safety week held each May; 2027 dates were not posted.
• Construction SuperConference: Construction law and risk conference typically held in December.
• CURT National Conference: Construction Users Roundtable’s owner-focused national conference; a 2027 edition is listed without dates.
• DBIA Design-Build Conference & Expo and Federal Design-Build Symposium: DBIA’s fall national conference and its federal symposium; 2027 dates and locations were listed as coming soon.
• Greenbuild International Conference & Expo: The U.S. Green Building Council’s sustainable building conference; 2027 dates and city were not posted.
• ICC Annual Conference & Expo: International Code Council’s annual conference and code hearings.
• IRMI Construction Risk Conference: Construction insurance and risk management conference typically held in November.
• METALCON: Metal construction trade show; 2027 booth sales and floor plan are open but dates and city were not posted.
• NAWIC Annual Conference: National Association of Women in Construction’s annual conference, usually held in August.
• NDA Demolition Convention: National Demolition Association’s annual convention and expo.
• NECA Convention & Trade Show: National Electrical Contractors Association; the 2026 show is October 4-7 in Las Vegas and 2027 dates were not posted.
• NSC Safety Congress & Expo: National Safety Council’s annual safety conference; 2027 dates and city were not posted.
• Procore Groundbreak: Procore’s construction technology conference; the 2026 edition is in Orlando and 2027 plans were not posted.
• SC&RA Annual Conference and Crane & Rigging Workshop: Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association meetings for crane, rigging, and heavy haul contractors.
• SMACNA Annual Convention: Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association annual convention.
• WEFTEC: Water Environment Federation’s technical exhibition and conference; 2027 details were not posted.
• WIC Week: NAWIC’s Women in Construction Week, held each March; the 2027 guide and toolkit were listed as coming soon.

Regional

• AGC of Minnesota Construction Summit: Minnesota contractors’ annual summit and expo; a 2027 edition is listed without dates.
• AGC Puerto Rico Convención: Asociación de Contratistas Generales de Puerto Rico’s annual convention.
• Build Expo Los Angeles and Phoenix: Build Expo’s remaining regional stops; Phoenix is set for December 2026 and 2027 dates for Los Angeles and Phoenix were not posted.
• Chicago Build: Chicago’s construction and design show; the 2026 edition is posted and 2027 dates were not.

Residential and Remodeling

• Contractor Connection Conference & Expo: Insurance restoration contractor network conference.
• EEBA High Performance Home Summit: Energy & Environmental Building Alliance’s annual summit.
• MHI Congress & Expo: Manufactured Housing Institute’s annual congress.
• NARI Annual Conference: National Association of the Remodeling Industry; a 2027 save-the-date is posted with registration opening in early 2027.
• Offsite Construction Expo: Offsite Construction Network’s regional expo series.
• PCBC: The California Building Industry Association’s homebuilding conference and show, usually held in June.
• PhiusCon: Passive building conference for high-performance home and commercial construction.
• RESNET Conference: Residential Energy Services Network’s annual conference for energy raters and builders.
• Sunbelt Builders Show: Texas Association of Builders’ annual show.

Technology, Management, Safety, and Workforce

• Advancing Construction series (Analytics, Technology, Preconstruction, Data Center Construction): Hanson Wade’s construction summit series; only the February 2027 Advancing Prefabrication return was posted.
• ASPE Estimators Summit: American Society of Professional Estimators’ annual summit.
• Bentley Year in Infrastructure: Bentley Systems’ infrastructure software conference and awards.
• BIMForum: Building information modeling conferences for contractors and designers.
• ENR Groundbreaking Women in Construction: Engineering News-Record’s conference for women in construction leadership.
• Living Future Conference: International Living Future Institute’s regenerative design conference.
• NABTU Legislative Conference: North America’s Building Trades Unions’ annual conference in Washington, D.C., usually held in April.
• NASBP Annual Meeting: National Association of Surety Bond Producers’ annual meeting.
• Trimble Dimensions: Trimble’s user conference; 2026 details are posted and 2027 plans were not.

Plan Conference Travel Around Your Workforce Needs

Before you book, look at the roles and skills your next year of work will require. A concrete contractor gets the most from World of Concrete and the ACI conventions. A civil crew chasing utility and infrastructure work will find its suppliers and owners at The Utility Expo, No-Dig, and the state transportation conferences. A builder scaling up production housing belongs at the International Builders’ Show and its regional counterparts. Send the people who can turn those conversations into decisions, and leave time afterward to share notes and follow up with the contacts you made.

If those plans include hiring, Amtec’s construction staffing team can help with project management, estimating, superintendent, field engineering, safety, and skilled trades roles. Bring your expected start dates, skill requirements, and project schedule into the conversation so recruiting can support the work ahead.

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