WORLD OF CONCRETE 2025 – The First and Only Annual International Event for The Concrete & Masonry Industries Returns this January 

World of Concrete, Informa Markets’ premiere exhibition serving the thriving Construction and Masonry Construction Industries, returns for its 51st edition at the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC), January 21-23, 2025; Education 20-23, 2025.

The 2024 edition, which was World of Concrete’s 50^th Anniversary event, gathered nearly 60,000 registered professionals from various industry sectors for three days of exhibition and four days of education.

Over 1,400 leading companies and an all-time high 185 education sessions highlighted the event’s continuing importance to the evolving construction industry landscape as a platform to develop, connect, explore and learn.

World of Concrete continues to serve as a hub for exploration and innovation as leading exhibitors announce new products on the show floor each year, administering first-time reveals of new software, tools and machinery poised to increase efficiencies and safety.

Last year, more than 50 international exhibitors from around the world, a milestone 325 first-time exhibitors, and well-known brand names like Caterpillar, Hilti, Husqvarna, John Deere, Makita and Stihl comprised the tools, resources and tricks fueling the future of the trade. New audiences and the incoming next generation of concrete professionals continue to be a focus for increasing visibility in the sector.

World of Concrete 2025 will have all the newest products, leading-industry suppliers, resources, and valuable education necessary for concrete & masonry professionals. This is THE commercial construction industry’s first, largest and most important annual international event for this community across the globe!

WOC 2025 will have 1,300+ exhibitors and more than 750,000 net sq. ft. of indoor & outdoor exhibit and event space, and an enhanced world-class education program.

WOC will once again work closely with the U.S. Commercial Service in the global promotion of the 2025 show to bring international buyers and U.S. exhibitors together to expand business both domestically and overseas as part of the Trade Event Partnership Program (TEPP).

Sustainability continues to be important both domestically and globally. Producing World of Concrete gives us many opportunities to improve our impact environmentally, socially, and economically in the regions we operate. World of Concrete is evolving and will play a role in helping the market improve its own sustainability.

World of Concrete 2025 will take place in the North, Central & South Halls of the Las Vegas Convention Center, and will be utilizing the Silver and Bronze Lots for outdoor exhibits and events.

Please see the designated areas below:

Central Hall

Material Handling: If it’s new or trusted in material handling, it’s here: find trucks, excavators, paving equipment and more for material delivery, distribution, concrete placement, and earth moving.
World of Concrete General: Find equipment, tools, products and services for the commercial construction, concrete and masonry industries.
Work Truck LIVE!, powered by Modern WorkTruck Solutions magazine, will highlight innovations in the design and configuration of work trucks and innovative accessories that will help contractors increase safety and productivity.

North Hall

The Producer Center: Featuring a comprehensive marketplace of materials, equipment, demos, specifically for concrete producers.
Technology for Construction: The innovation showcase featuring the newest products and tools for the commercial construction industry from top information technology and systems providers.
Precast: Featuring the latest products and technologies in the precast/prestressed sector.
Concrete Masonry: This area showcases everything for producers of concrete masonry (block, segmental retaining wall units, veneer, slabs, pavers, and roof tiles, admixtures, equipment & supplies and pigments.
Concrete Reinforcement: Features the leaders in concrete reinforcement, showcasing reinforcement bending, cutting, straightening, and fabricating machinery, reinforced positioners & locators, epoxy-coated, steel, glass fiber, galvanized bar and all types of reinforcement accessories.
World of Concrete General: Find equipment, tools, products and services for the commercial construction, concrete and masonry industries.
Cement Production Pavilion: Features the leaders of the equipment and support services used in cement manufacturing: kilns, separators, mills, dryers, silos, bagging machines, and plant automation & instrumentation.
AAC – Autoclaved Aerated Concrete: State-of-the-art Production Plant Solutions from internationally renowned experts. Discover the new building material – Discover new opportunities for the US construction industry including production technology, typical application of AAC in the construction industry, blocks, panels, claddings and more!

South Hall

World of Masonry: Find all things masonry, from products, tools, information, and emerging technologies that professionals need to stay on the cutting edge.
Concrete Repair & Demolition: View an array of the latest surface preparation equipment, scarifying, grinding, sawing equipment, sealants, joint fillers and more.
Concrete Surfaces & Decorative: Features surface protection products, coatings, cleaning solutions, stains, pigments, molds, and more products to help you capitalize on this expanding segment.

Silver Lot

Outdoor Exhibits (Lot in front of Central Hall): Featuring industry-leading exhibiting suppliers, live demos, heavy equipment, & decorative concrete products.

Bronze Lot

Outdoor Events: See exciting championships, skills challenges, creative demos, and events you won’t want to miss.
Outdoor Exhibits: Featuring industry-leading suppliers, live demos, masonry and more.

The CIM Silent & Live Auctions

The live auction will take place on Wednesday, January 22, at 1:00 PM, with the silent auction occurring right before the live event.

Recognizing the need for people with enhanced technical, communication and management skills, the Concrete Industry Management (CIM) program was developed in 1996 at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU). Since then, the program has expanded to the New Jersey Institute of Technology, California State University – Chico, and Texas State University. In 2021, South Dakota State University became the fifth program university. The individuals graduating from this program have the skill set necessary to meet the growing demands of the progressively changing concrete industry of the 21st century.

This program is made possible, in large part, by the combined efforts of the national and local concrete industry. The National Steering Committee (NSC) for CIM, in collaboration with local patron groups at all five universities, provides both funding and oversight for the program. To date, World of Concrete has helped to raise $18 million+ for the CIM program over the past 19 years.

WORLD – CLASS EDUCATION

The 2025 World of Concrete Education Program will offer more than 180 sessions of solid, in-depth learning options for every concrete/ masonry professional including technical applications, business best practices, project management, and safety-relevant topics for every skill level from beginner to experienced, every level of responsibility from office and field personnel to business owners. Over 40% of our educational offerings will be brand new for 2025. We’re also pleased to bring back several of our most popular technical seminar series, industry certifications, sessions for emerging leaders, interactive workshops, and industry training courses/forums, plus a full track presented in Spanish!

If you’re looking for exciting spectator events, educational luncheons, or one-of-a-kind experiences at WOC, look no further. Highlights of WOC 2025 include (visit the WOC website for full and updated information/schedules):

2024 SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® World Championship January 22, 11:00 AM

Location: Bronze Lot, next to South Hall

Don’t miss the 23rd Anniversary of the SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500^®—the World of Concrete’s most exciting live event and top attraction! Revered as the “Super Bowl of Masonry,” the competition showcases the world’s best bricklayers melding the winning combination of SKILL, SPEED and STAMINA. The payout—over $125,000 including a new 4×4 Chevrolet truck, KUBOTA RTV-X1130 utility vehicle, Essick Pro12 Mixer and thousands in cold cash and prizes. It all goes down on World of Concrete Wednesday in the Bronze Lot. Thousands of thrill-seeking spectators will pack the MASONRY MADNESS® Arena to witness 27 bricklayers and their rock-solid mason tenders lay it on the line for 60-minutes to take home a pile of cash, prizes and the bragging rights of becoming the 2025 “World’s Best Bricklayer!”

Feeling lucky? Everyone has a chance to win at the SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500 party as sponsors BELDEN BRICK, HYDROMOBILE, HOHMANN & BARNARD, JLG INDUSTRIES, KUBOTA, QUIKRETE, MARSHALLTOWN, MULTIQUIP, RAZOR-BACK, STABILA, STIHL, BLAKLADER and many other industry supporters will light up the arena by offering fantastic demonstrations, fun games, prizes, and giveaways to the crowd. YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS ALL THIS ACTION & EXCITEMENT! Go to https://www.specmix.com/spec-mix-bricklayer-500-2024/ to learn more!

MCAA’s Masonry Skills Challenge • Wednesday, January 22, 8:00 AM

Location: Bronze Lot, next to South Hall

The Masonry Skills Challenge consists of masonry apprentices in first, second, and third-year levels showcasing their training in masonry by competing against winning apprentices from various regions. The contestants put their skills to the test as they complete a surprise project without any preparation or assistance. Awards are presented to the top three projects at each level.

SPEC MIX TOUGHEST TENDER® • Wednesday, January 22, 10:00 AM

Location: Bronze Lot, next to South Hall
See talented mason tenders set up their SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® teams. The one with the fastest time wins!

MCAA’S Fastest Trowel on the Block • Wednesday, January 22, 10:20 AM

Location: Bronze Lot, next to South Hall

Presented by the Mason Contractors Association of America, this thrilling competition showcases the importance of teamwork. Invited competitors complete as much of a 30-foot-long wall as possible in a 20-minute heat, while also highlighting the craftsmanship, speed and versatility of masonry systems and the masonry workforce.

Western Star Trucks Get Tough Challenge

During Show Hours
Location: Bronze Lot, next to South Hall
Have a current CDL? Then sign up for this highly anticipated event, where you’ll take the truck of your choice out on the course (and take a special prize home with you).

Decorative Concrete LIVE!

During Show Hours
Location: Silver Lot, across from South Hall
Decorative Concrete Live! is an outdoor destination at WOC where leading industry artisans are at work showcasing the latest products, tools and equipment by exhibiting companies at the show. For attendees who are just now looking for opportunities in decorative concrete or simply looking for ways to create new profit centers for their business, Decorative Concrete Live! is a must-see event.

The Decorative Concrete Experience

Location: South Hall, During Show Hours
Presented by: The Decorative Concrete Council and the Concrete Polishing Council
Sponsored by ASCC, DCC, and CPC

The DCC and CPC have joined forces to bring you The Decorative Concrete Experience, an interactive area in the back of the South Hall where attendees can learn how to participate and prosper in these dynamic market segments. The Experience will feature live and recorded short peer-to-peer presentations from industry experts on topics crafted to help new and experienced practitioners improve their businesses.

WORK TRUCK LIVE!

Central Hall – During show hours
Powered by Modern WorkTruck Solutions magazine and Highlands Publications

An experiential area designed to showcase the innovations in a contractor’s most important asset, trucks. This dedicated exhibit area in Central Hall, presented by Modern WorkTruck Solutions, will highlight innovations in the design and configuration of work trucks and innovative accessories that will help contractors increase safety and productivity.

Visit the  WOC 2025 website for all the details on our event and registration information today!

World of Concrete 2025: January 21-23; Education 20-23, at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Attendees must register online by 12/12/24 to save on Exhibits-Only fees and to book hotel rooms through onPeak for the best rates and locations at www.worldofconcrete.com.