Thu December 15, 2016
Looking Back at ConExpo in 1975
Fifty years ago, in 1925, when the first formal road show was conducted in Chicago, the crowd of approximately 15,000 people was thought to be spectacular. Now, the ConExpo, formally known as the Road Show, is anticipating a Chicago crowd of at least 150,000 to wander through the International Amphitheatre and McCormick Place to view practically every piece of construction equipment that is manufactured in the world....
Thu December 15, 2016
Program Tracks Added for More Educational Choices
New program tracks on technology, business management, and workforce development are being offered. Grouped into ten tracks from aggregates to workforce development, finding the education that meets your needs has never been easier....
Wed December 14, 2016
More Than 700 New Exhibitors Will Be Joining ConExpo in 2017
More than 2,400 exhibitors, including 700 new ones will participate in CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2017. Each company will exhibit products and tools related to their construction sector. Learn more here. ...
Thu December 15, 2016
Live Life in the Fast Lane at the “NASCAR Ultimate Experience”
Ride shotgun with a professional driving instruction from the famous Richard Petty Driving Experience. The 165 MPH speeds won't be the only thrill at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 10. Live music, beverages, buffet, and unique concessions round out the celebration, and round-trip transportation to and from the Las Vegas Convention Center allow you to really let loose....
Thu December 15, 2016
The Future is Now with the New 75,000 sq. ft. Tech Experience
What does a 3D printed excavator look like? CONEXPO's new 75,000 sq. ft. showcase will show you this and more. Project Additive Manufactured Excavator (AME) also includes a futuristic cab and human machine interface designed by the student engineering team at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign....
Jeff Winke - Thu December 15, 2016
Using Your Smart Phone Smartly at ConExpo
The iPhone and other smart phones have become the Swiss Army knife solution for a lot of needs. A cell phone doesn't have a leather punch, can opener, or corkscrew but it can access info and videos showing how to punch a hole and open everything without traditional tools....
Jeff Winke - Thu December 15, 2016
Strategies for Seeing Everything You Must See at ConExpo
ConExpo can be a bit overwhelming. It is, afterall, the largest construction trade show in North America, which means everything to do with construction will be on display. It is the best place to see everything in a category of interest, plus everything outside of it....
Wed November 02, 2016
AGC Brings 98th Annual Convention to ConExpo 2017
The 98th Annual American General Contractors Convention (AGC) will take place March 7-9 in Las Vegas, Nevada in conjunction with ConExpo 2017. According to announcement from AGC, attendees will be able to "see and hear about the latest in construction innovation, and leave with the tools to accelerate your business to the next level."The 2017 Convention features a packed program focused on sharing solutions from experienced contractors and industry experts on key construction issues, networking events structured so you can make valuable new connections, and opportunities to shape the future of the construction industry and the association....
Jeff Winke - Wed September 07, 2016
Organizers Already Prepping for ConExpo-Con/AGG 2017 in Las Vegas
The triennial mega show, ConExpo-Con/AGG, returns to the Las Vegas Convention Center March 7 to 11, 2017. The show will apparently be even more massive this time around. The name, ConExpo-Con/AGG, stands for the combined Construction Exposition and International Concrete, and the Aggregates Show....
Thu July 14, 2016
CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2017 Named to U.S. 'International Buyer Program'
CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2017 has been named to the U.S. government's 'International Buyer Program' (IBP) in recognition of the show's global scope and reputation as a leading worldwide event. The IBP works to increase international attendance at U.S.-based exhibitions and create global business opportunities for show exhibitors....
