Attending construction conferences is a great way to meet new professionals and discuss different trends in the industry.
Thanks to these types of events, the most influential leaders in the industry pass on their expertise and share their ideas about existing problems in construction.
In the list below, we present the upcoming top construction events of 2021.
Dallas Build Expo is an excellent opportunity to stay updated with the latest trends in the construction industry.
This event will keep attendees informed through 20 workshops and seminars. The participants will also have the chance to consult with industry experts directly.
If you are a construction company representative, you will meet many potential buyers here, like contractors, facility managers, property managers, commercial builders, and others.
The event is organized by Build Expo USA, a leading construction and building show organizer in the USA.
Check out a video of the expo from previous years to see how the overall show went. You can also see who the exhibitors were.
Details
Start: June 16, 2021
End: June 17, 2021
Organizer: Building Expo USA
Email: info@buildexpousa.com
2. 2021 FWCCA Convention and Trade Show Exhibition
Another promising event is being undertaken by Florida Wall & Ceiling Contractors Association (FWCCA). This association promotes free enterprise relationships in the construction industry in the USA.
The FWCCA trade show is more specifically designed to develop and protect the wall and ceiling portion of the construction industry.
Every year the show gets more prominent and more famous with added booths at the expo. In addition to a networking opportunity, the show features various educational sessions.
Watch FWCCA’s board member, Nathan Ramsey, talk about how great the event was in the previous years!
Details
Start: July 21, 2021
End: July 25, 2021
Organizer: FWCCA
Email: fwcca@iag.net
3. The CLC Leadership Development Conference
The Leadership Development Conference is another encouraging event for the construction leaders.
The conference is organized by the Construction Leadership Council (CLC), which aims to prepare the next generation of professionals in the construction industry.
This is an excellent chance for mid-level professionals to enhance their skills by meeting industry experts.
CLC promotes continuous learning, so it is highly recommended to engage in the council for a more extended period.
You can learn more about the council and its objectives here.
Details
Start: August 11, 2021
End: August 13, 2021
Organizer: Associated General Contractors (AGC)
Email: info@agc.org
4. The Greenbuild International Conference
Nowadays, we hear a lot about “green” buildings. They are shaping the way to more sustainable urban planning.
The Greenbuild International is the world’s largest conference and expo dedicated to this topic.
Attendees of the event will have the chance to participate in a three-day exhibition and receive credential-qualifying education. The expo will present various green building products and services.
In addition, participants will get the chance to learn about LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) – a global green building rating system.
The conference’s speakers are renowned leaders from business, environmental and social fields. The speakers will share their vision of the future of green buildings through motivational speeches.
Considering the restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic, the event will take a hybrid form by having six virtual events and one in-person event.
Details
Start: September 21, 2021
End: September 23, 2021
Organizer: The US Green Building Council
Email: info@greenbuildexpo.com
The Advancing Preconstruction 2021 conference is where contractors, design firms, and clients meet. The conference is known as the largest gathering of industry professionals in North America.
During the conference, the attendees will learn about aligning costs and scheduling the project for ultimate success.
Here are the general topics that will be covered during workshops:
Participants in the conference will hear from more than 80 speakers, who are experienced professionals holding high-level positions in construction companies.
You can see the list of speakers here.
Details
Start: August 30, 2021
End: September 1, 2021
Organizer: Hanson Wade
Email: info@hansonwade.com
6. Florida Apartment Association & Trade Show
The Florida Apartment Association organizes another notable trade show.
Entities from the following facets are welcome to participate – builders, apartment owners, property managers, investors, suppliers, maintenance personnel, leasing consultants, and related professionals.
Motivational speakers will feature the show. Some of the exciting speeches will be the following:
The attendees will also have the chance to learn about digital marketing trends and effective management techniques applicable to the construction industry.
Here are some highlights from the 2019 event.
Details
Start: October 13, 2021
End: October 15, 2021
Organizer: Florida Apartment Association
Email: Contact Form
7. Lean Construction Institute Congress
Have you ever heard of lean construction? If not, this event is great to get to know the concept, and if yes, then this event is excellent to engage in the latest Lean practices.
In any case, by attending the Congress, you will meet building owners, design community representatives, general contractors, and so many other professionals.
This is the 23rd Annual Congress, which will offer courses on various Lean topics. Some of them include Introduction to Lean Project Delivery, Introduction to Last Planner System, Introduction to Target Value Delivery, and Effective Big Room.
Many influential leaders have been taking part in this show for years. So this is a rich networking opportunity one should keep in mind.
Watch how the event was held in previous years here.
Details
Start: October 19, 2021
End: October 22, 2021
Organizer: Lean Construction Institute
Email: info@leanconstruction.org
8. Design-Build Conference & Expo
Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) is more than just an association. Currently, it has 5000+ members who have access to design-build educational programs and professional certification.
The expo is organized by DBIA, which will be a hybrid event with face-to-face and virtual conferences for those who are unable to travel.
The conference aims to uncover the best design-build projects and teams. During last year’s event, DBIA awarded innovative and diverse construction projects. Some awards included “Best in Design – Engineering,” “Best in Design – Architecture,” “Best in Progress,” and others.
You can have a look at the awarded projects here.
Details
Start: November 1, 2021
End: November 3, 2021
Organizer: Design-Build Institute of America
Email: dbia@dbia.org
9. Construction Super Conference
For more than three decades, this conference has brought together leading lawyers in the construction industry and top construction executives from the largest companies.
The event provides individual programs and workshops discussing the future of the industry.
In this year’s conference, there will be an exciting panel discussion with industry leaders who will talk about how 2020 transformed the conversation about hate and racism in construction. You can see who the presenters will be here.
The attendees of the conference will also have the chance to take part in educational sessions that will highlight the following topics:
Details
Start: December 6, 2021
End: December 8, 2021
Organizer: Emerald Expositions
Email: Sydney.jacoby@emeraldexpo.com
Another well-known construction trade show is the World of Concrete (WoC). This show is full of new connections and opportunities for both the buyers and sellers in construction.
According to the WoC website, over the years, 60,000 industry professionals worldwide have attended the event. The participants usually represent different segments: general contractors, engineers, rental equipment centers, architects, and more.
WoC hosts nearly 1,500 exhibiting companies worldwide that display their equipment, tools, products, and services. You can see some of the exhibited products in this video.
Details
Start: January 17, 2022
End: January 20, 2022
Organizer: Informa Markets
Email: Contact Form
11. CFMA’s Annual Conference & Exhibition
Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA) is organizing this year’s 5-day conference in a hybrid format. Participants can either join the virtual discussion or in-person meetings that will take place on the first two days of the event.
The conference will be featured in construction technology forums and roundtable discussions.
Some of the discussions will be around the following topics:
Other exciting discussions await those who will attend the event. In the end, this is a great chance to meet construction financial professionals and make valuable connections with them.
Details
Start: July 19, 2021
End: July 23, 2021
Organizer: CFMA
Email: info@cfma.org
Attending construction events can enlarge your network and open up new opportunities!
Be attentive to the dates mentioned above and try to attend several events with your team in 2021 and 2022.
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