Last updated on: January 7, 2026
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As 2025 winds down, 2026 is already shaping up to be a big year for the built environment.
New tech, new project demands, and new ways of building are shaping 2026 into one of the most transformative years the AEC industry has seen. And if you want a front-row seat to where design and construction are heading, the events lined up this year are worth paying attention to.
As a BIM services provider in USA, United-BIM works closely with AEC professionals and stays connected to the industry’s evolving tools, standards, and conversations. Events play a key role in that evolution, which is why we’ve put together this curated overview of the most relevant construction and AEC events for 2026.
So here’s your curated guide to the top construction expos and conferences in 2026 that will set the tone.
2026 Construction Events & Conferences at a glance
| Event | Dates (2026) | Location |
|---|---|---|
| World of Concrete | Jan 19–22 | Las Vegas, Nevada |
| International Roofing Expo | Jan 20–22 | Las Vegas, Nevada |
| Construction Safety & Health Conference | Jan 21–23 | Glendale, Arizona |
| The International Surface Event (TISE) | Jan 26–29 | Las Vegas, Nevada |
| SafetyFOCUS | Feb 9–13 | Virtual |
| BUILD 26 – AWCI Convention + Expo | Mar 15–18 | New Orleans, Louisiana |
| New York Build Expo | Mar 18–19 | New York City, New York |
| ABC Convention | Mar 18–20 | Salt Lake City, Utah |
| CRC Joint Conference | Mar 18–21 | San Antonio, Texas |
| AGC Convention | Mar 24–26 | Orlando, Florida |
| International Mass Timber Conference | Mar 31–Apr 2 | Portland, Oregon |
| World of Modular | Apr 20–23 | Las Vegas, Nevada |
| Advancing Preconstruction Conference | May (TBD) | TBD |
| ENR FutureTech | May 4–6 | San Francisco, California |
| ULI Spring Meeting | May 5–7 | Nashville, Tennessee |
| Building Innovation Conference | May 18–20 | Tysons Corner, Virginia |
| AIA National Conference | Jun 10–13 | San Diego, California |
| Groundbreaking Women in Construction (GWIC) | Jun 14–16 | San Diego, California |
| NAWIC Annual Conference | Aug 10–15 | Reno, Nevada |
| Autodesk University | Fall (TBD) | TBD (likely Las Vegas) |
| CMAA Annual Conference | Oct 4–6 | Denver, Colorado |
| 28th Annual LCI Congress | Oct 12–16 | Atlanta, Georgia |
| Hexagon Live Global | TBD | TBD |
| Procore Groundbreak | TBD | TBD |
| Greenbuild International Expo | Oct 19-23 | New York City, New York |
| Design-Build Conference & Expo | Nov 4-6 | Cleveland, Ohio |
| Trimble Dimensions+ | Nov 9-11 | Las Vegas, Nevada |
| IRMI Construction Risk Conference | TBD | TBD |
Information is sourced from official event pages. Dates and venues may be subject to change.
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2026 Construction Conferences/Events details
Each of these construction conferences & events offers something slightly different. Here’s a quick go through of all the events for a better understanding.
World of Concrete
January 19-22, 2026 | Las Vegas, Nevada
The go-to construction expo in 2026 for anything concrete or masonry. Expect huge outdoor demos, new mix designs, formwork systems, 3D concrete printing, and hands-on training.
Best for: Concrete contractors, self-perform GCs, field leaders, contech vendors.
International Roofing Expo
January 20-22, 2026 | Las Vegas, Nevada
Everything roofing under one roof: materials, tools, safety, drones for inspection, and business growth sessions. A great place to see what’s next in roof systems and exterior assemblies.
Best for: Roofing contractors, exterior trades, residential and commercial builders.
Construction Safety & Health Conference
January 21-23, 2026 | Glendale, Arizona
The Construction Safety & Health Conference, hosted by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), brings together safety leaders, construction professionals, and industry experts to tackle today’s most critical jobsite safety challenges.
Best for: Safety managers, HSE leaders, operations and project sdirectors.
The International Surface Event (TISE)
January 26-29, 2026 | Las Vegas, Nevada
A building construction technology expo for flooring, stone, tile, and surfaces. Great for staying on top of finish trends, installation methods, and high-performance interior products.
Best for: Interior contractors, finish trades, designers, flooring specialists.
SafetyFOCUS
February 9-13, 2026 | Virtual
A fully online training-focused event centered on safety programs, compliance, and leadership. Easy to join from anywhere and stack up serious learning hours.
Best for: Safety professionals, EHS coordinators, site supervisors.
BUILD 26 – AWCI Convention + Expo
March 15-18, 2026 | New Orleans, Louisiana
Walls, ceilings, framing, acoustic systems – if it goes inside the envelope, it’s here. Expect product demos, technical talks, and trade-focused networking.
Best for: Drywall, framing, and ceiling contractors; specialty subs.
New York Build Expo
March 18-19, 2026 | New York City, New York
The New York Build Expo is the largest construction and design event in the Northeast, hosted at the Javits Center on March 18–19, 2026. With industry-leading exhibitors, AIA-accredited sessions, and dedicated hubs for architects, engineers, and contractors, it offers a complete look at the latest trends and technologies shaping the AEC sector. Packed with talks on major projects, diversity in construction, and a busy expo floor.
Best for: GCs, architects, engineers, and vendors active in the NY/NJ/CT region.
Associated Builders & Contractors Convention
March 18-20, 2026 | Salt Lake City, Utah
A mix of competitions, awards, and insights from Associated Builders and Contractors. Good place to plug into the merit-shop contractor community and see rising craft talent.
Best for: Owners and leaders of construction firms, emerging professionals.
CRC Joint Conference
March 18-21, 2026 | San Antonio, Texas
The Construction Institute & Construction Research Congress Joint Conference, run by the American Society of Civil Engineers, focuses on research in construction. Where research and real-world construction meet. Academic and industry speakers share findings on materials, methods, and project delivery.
Best for: Construction engineers, VDC innovators, R&D-minded managers.
Associated General Contractors of America Convention
March 24-26, 2026 | Orlando, Florida
High-level look at the business of construction: markets, labor, policy, and operational best practices. Plus, good access to AGC leadership and national-level networking.
Best for: GCs, executives, regional leaders planning their long-term strategy.
International Mass Timber Conference
March 31-Apr 2, 2026 | Portland, Oregon
The International Mass Timber Conference is the largest global gathering dedicated to mass timber, CLT, and advanced wood construction. The event dives deep into design best practices, manufacturing trends, supply-chain innovations, and evolving code requirements. It’s a key destination for anyone invested in sustainable construction and the next generation of timber technologies.
Best for: Architects, structural engineers, developers, sustainability teams.
World of Modular
April 20-23, 2026 | Las Vegas, Nevada
The World of Modular brings together everyone shaping the future of off-site construction. From full-scale modules to next-gen fabrication methods and real project breakdowns, the event offers a front-row look at how modular delivery is speeding up hotels, hospitals, schools, and more. You’ll see full modules, logistics solutions, and real project lessons learned.
Best for: Modular builders, prefab strategists, owners exploring off-site.
Advancing Preconstruction Conference
May – Date TBD
All about the front end of projects – estimating, planning, risk, and early coordination (including 5D BIM). Great if your wins and margins are decided during precon.
Best for: Preconstruction managers, estimators, BIM/VDC in precon.
ENR FutureTech
May 4-6, 2026 | San Francisco, California
One of the most important construction technology events of the year. AI, digital twins, robotics, data platforms – this is where innovation leaders compare notes.
Best for: CIOs, innovation leads, BIM/VDC managers, contech founders.
ULI Spring Meeting
May 5-7, 2026 | Nashville, Tennessee
The ULI (Urban Land Institute) Spring Meeting leans less toward jobsite topics and more toward the big-picture side of the built environment- cities, capital, development strategy, and market shifts. It’s a smart, insightful look at how real estate and urban planning are evolving. Perfect for anyone who likes to zoom out and see the industry from a wider lens.
Best for: Developers, city planners, real estate–driven AEC leaders.
Registrations for ULI (Urban Land Institute) Spring Meeting opens in January 2026.
Building Innovation Conference
May 18-20, 2026 | Tysons Corner, Virginia
Hosted by NIBS, the Building Innovation Conference explores where policy, BIM, standards, and building science intersect. You’ll hear what’s next for codes, resilience, sustainability, and federal digital requirements- basically, the rules shaping tomorrow’s projects. A great fit if you work on government-facing or standards-driven work.
Best for: BIM leaders, facility owners, architects, government-facing firms.
AIA National Conference
June 10-13, 2026 | San Diego, California
The AIA (American Institute of Architects) National Conference is where design meets inspiration. Expect a mix of creative energy, future-forward building products, sustainability conversations, and hands-on digital workflow sessions. Whether you’re deep into design or just love great architecture, AIA sets the vibe for what’s trending.
Best for: Architects, interior designers, design-tech teams, manufacturers.
Groundbreaking Women in Construction (GWIC)
June 14-16, 2026 | San Diego, California
A leadership and career growth conference centered on women in construction (open to all). Expect candid talks, mentorship, and a strong, supportive network vibe.
Best for: Women in AEC, HR leaders, allies championing inclusion.
NAWIC Annual Conference
August 10-15, 2026 | Reno, Nevada
The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) Annual Conference brings women from every corner of construction together for training, workshops, jobsite tours, and leadership development. It’s packed with real-world advice and a strong sense of community- great for anyone looking to grow professionally while connecting with peers.
Best for: Women across all roles in construction, plus supportive leaders.
Autodesk University
September 15-17, 2026 | Las Vegas, Nevada
Autodesk University is basically the Super Bowl of BIM and design tech. Packed with training sessions, hands-on labs, and a huge expo hall, AU is where you level up on Revit, Navisworks, cloud collaboration, automation, and more. If you’re part of a BIM/VDC or digital team, this one’s almost a yearly ritual.
Best for: BIM managers, digital engineers, CAD/BIM specialists, contech teams.
CMAA Annual Conference
October 4-6, 2026 | Denver, Colorado
Focused on the practice of construction management: delivery models, risk, controls, and leadership. The CMAA Annual Conference is dedicated to advancing the practice of construction management. Good mix of owner and CM perspectives.
Best for:Construction managers, owners’ reps, PMO leaders.
28th Annual LCI Congress
October 12-16, 2026 | Atlanta, Georgia
The LCI Congress is the home ground for lean thinkers in construction. From takt planning and pull techniques to IPD case studies, it’s packed with practical tools that actually improve project flow and productivity. If you love process optimization, this one feels like a playground.
Best for: Lean champions, project managers, operations leaders.
Hexagon Live Global
Dates TBD – Location TBD
The Hexagon Live Global Conference showcases large-scale innovation across reality capture, GIS, automation, and digital twins. Expect high-tech demos and workflows built for infrastructure, surveying, and heavy civil work. A perfect event for teams investing in data-rich, intelligent project delivery.
Best for: Surveyors, civil/BIM teams, digital twin and GIS enthusiasts.
Procore Groundbreak
October 2026 | Orlando, Florida
Community-driven construction networking event centered on the Procore ecosystem. It’s a high-energy gathering focused on connected construction, digital workflows, and project management excellence. Attendees get hands-on product insights, customer stories, and real-world tech strategies from across the Procore ecosystem.
Best for: Procore users, operations teams, innovation and IT in construction.
Greenbuild International Expo
October 19-23, 2026 | New York City
Greenbuild is the leading event for sustainable construction, environmental design, and climate-forward building practices. From LEED updates to carbon strategies and healthy materials, it’s where the green building community sets new benchmarks. Ideal for anyone pushing ESG and high-performance design.
Best for: Sustainability consultants, design teams, owners with ESG goals.
Design-Build Conference & Expo
November 4-6, 2026 | Cleveland, Ohio
The Design-Build Conference & Expo brings together owners, general contractors, architects, and engineers to explore all things design-build- collaboration, contracts, risk, and successful delivery strategies.
Best for: GCs, design-build firms, architects/engineers in integrated teams.
Trimble Dimensions+
November 9-11, 2026 | Las Vegas.
Tech-heavy, device-heavy, and future-heavy. Layout robots, scanners, AR, plus software to tie it all together – this is a contech playground.
Best for: Surveyors, BIM/VDC teams, tech-forward contractors.
IRMI Construction Risk Conference
Dates TBD – Location TBD
All about risk: insurance, contracts, claims, and protecting the business side of projects. Less glamorous, absolutely essential.
Best for: Risk managers, legal teams, executives, insurance partners.
What These Events Really Mean for the Future of How We Design & Build
If you zoom out, this isn’t just a long list of construction industry events. Together, they quietly shape how projects get designed, coordinated, and built.
01.
Accelerating Digital Transformation
Events like ENR FutureTech, Autodesk University, and Hexagon Live fast-track the adoption of AI, robotics, BIM, drones, and digital twins. They give teams a clear view of what’s coming and how to implement it in real projects.
02.
Strengthening Collaboration & Networking
Construction is a relationship-driven industry. Big expos like World of Concrete and people-focused events like GWIC and NAWIC create meaningful spaces for collaboration, mentorship, and business opportunities that can shape careers and projects.
03.
Advancing Sustainability & Resilience
Greenbuild, Mass Timber, ASCE, and AIA push forward conversations on low-carbon materials, high-performance buildings, and resilient infrastructure. These insights help teams make better, future-ready design and material decisions.
04.
Fueling Innovation & Continuous Improvement
Competitions, case studies, and tech showcases such as the startup pitches at Trimble Dimensions+ and lean practices at LCI Congress highlight smarter ways to build. The ideas shared here often become tomorrow’s industry standards.
And in the middle of all this? Data-rich, well-coordinated models. BIM is the thread running quietly across many of these events – from bim expo sessions at AU to standards talks at Building Innovation.
Make 2026 the Year You Show Up
There’s a lot to look forward to this year- new tools, new thinking, new connections. And choosing the right mix of construction conferences, AEC expos, and industry trade shows can:
- sharpen your team’s skills
- expose you to the next wave of tools and methods
- open doors to clients, partners, and talent
If you’ve read this far, here’s your mini action list:
- Pick 3–5 events that feel aligned with your role or business goals.
- Share this blog with your team and see what they’d add.
- Plan your BIM and digital roadmap so what you learn at these events actually gets implemented.
If you’re choosing one bim expo, pick Autodesk University. It’s laser-focused on tools, workflows, and case studies. For broader innovation plus BIM/VDC, ENR FutureTech, Trimble Dimensions+, and Hexagon Live Global are all strong options.
For big, open construction networking events, World of Concrete, New York Build Expo, and AGC Convention are hard to beat. If you want more targeted networking (for women in construction, lean practitioners, etc.), GWIC, NAWIC, and LCI Congress are excellent.
Yes. SafetyFOCUS is fully virtual and there’s a good chance some of the major events will offer hybrid passes or on-demand content. If travel is tight, look for virtual ticket options on each event’s website.
About the Author
Coordination Manager / VDC Manager at United BIM
With over 10 years of experience in the AEC industry, Akash Patel is a seasoned Coordination Manager and VDC Manager at United BIM. His expertise lies in managing complex MEP-FP coordination projects and leveraging cutting-edge BIM technology to ensure seamless collaboration and precision. Akash is dedicated to delivering high-quality, detailed models that meet the demands of modern construction. He is passionate about optimizing workflows and driving innovation within the BIM field.
