28 important construction trade shows around the world in 2025

CES

Dates: 7-10 January

Location: Las Vegas, USA

Traditionally a technology show, CES has become an increasingly important shop window for some of the world’s biggest construction equipment manufacturers to demonstrate just how sophisticated their own products have become. Representatives of over 300 Fortune 500 companies and people and businesses from 160 different countries are expected to attend.

World of Concrete

Dates: 20-23 January

Location: Las Vegas Convention Centre, USA

The annual World of Concrete in Las Vegas is an international trade show dedicated to the commercial concrete and masonry industries. It offers both indoor and outdoor exhibits showing off the latest products, machinery and technology. There’s also an extensive education programme offering workshops and training, as well as a host of spectator events like the Scaffold Builders Competition 2025 and the MCCA’s Masonry Skills Challenge.

Crews compete during the 2024 SAIA Scaffold Builders Challenge at world of Concrete. (Photo: KHL)

BAU 2025

Dates: 13-17 January

Location: Trade Fair Center Messe München. Munich, Germany

BAU is a biennial trade fair aimed at the international community for planning, building and designing buildings. Visitors, including architects, planners, the building trades, investors, and representatives of the industrial and commercial sectors, can find out about how to put the latest techniques, materials and applications into practice.

International Roofing Expo

Dates: 19-21 February

Location: Henry B. González Convention Center, San Antonio, Texas, USA

The International Roofing Expo (IRE) claims to be the largest roofing and exteriors event in North America. Roofing contractors attend to find insights into new products and equipment, as well as education and networking opportunities.

Big 5 Construct Saudi

Dates: 15-18 February (first week), and 24-27 February (second week)

Location: ROSHN Front, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Construction activity in Saudi Arabia continues to boom thanks to a slew of megaprojects and Big 5 Construct Saudi promises to unite industry leaders, innovations and specialized sectors across key sectors of the built environment. The event has an unusual two-week format, the first of which concentrates on design and build and the second of which is dedicated to fit-out and services.

New York Build Expo

Dates: 12-13 March

Location: Javits Centre, New York, USA

Officially supported by the State of New York, New York Build Expo is a major construction and design show that claims to attract more than 40,000 general contractors, architects, engineers, owners, developers and government representatives. It will host 500 speakers across 14 separate conference tracks covering areas like tall buildings and skyscrapers, international business, and AI and digital construction.

International Mass Timber Conference

Dates: 25-27 March

Location: Oregon Convention Center, Portland, Oregon, USA

The International Mass Timber Conference brings together the entire industry supply chain in what it claims is the largest gathering of mass timber experts in the world. The event explores cross-laminated timber, nail-laminated timber, glulam, mass plywood panels and other mass timber products and looks at the opportunities and obstacles in design, construction and manufacturing. A total of around 3,000 attendees and 190 exhibitors are expected at the event.

IPAF Summit 2025 and International Awards for Powered Access

Dates: 12-13 March

Location: Dublin, Ireland

The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) will hold its annual summit in Ireland this year. Created and organized jointly by IPAF and Access International, the events are an opportunity to gain knowledge from key access leaders, network face-to-face with industry friends, and celebrate with peers.

Futurebuild

Dates: 4-6 March

Location: Excel, London

Celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, London’s Futurebuild showcases the latest products, solutions and insights to help construction companies achieve their sustainability goals. Last year’s event attracted over 18,000 visitors, 257 exhibitors and 550 speakers.

World of Asphalt

Dates: 25-27 March

Location: America’s Center Convention Complex, St Louis, Missouri, USA

World of Asphalt is set to welcome public works and industry leaders from over 60 countries to discuss and test the latest innovations in all things asphalt.

Bauma 2025

Dates: 7-13 April

Location: Messe München, Munich, Germany

Arguably the world’s largest construction-themed show in 2025, the 34th edition of Germany’s Bauma is fully booked, with exhibitors on a waiting list. This year’s show is expected to be on a par in size with 2019, when 620,000 people attended from over 200 countries.

Aerial view of Bauma 2022 (Image courtesy of Messe München)

Feicon

Dates: 8-11 April

Location: São Paulo Expo, Brazil

The Feicon trade show in Brazil is for the civil engineering and architecture sector in Latin America. More than 1,000 brands will exhibit in four sectors: finishings, structure, installations and external.

2025 World of Modular

Dates: 7-10 April

Location: The Bellagio, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

Organised by the Modular Building Institute, over 1,500 attendees will interact with over 225 exhibitors representing 20 countries. It will also feature the MBI’s annual Awards of Distinction for the world’s best modular projects.

UK Construction Week

Dates: 7-9 May (London’s ExCeL) and 30 September – 2 October (NEC, Birmingham, UK)

UK Construction Week is actually two separate three-day events in London and Birmingham. It caters to the entire construction supply chain and in addition to exhibitors showing off the latest products, it features international pavilions, and talks from industry and government leaders.

The National Diesel Dirt & Turf Expo

Dates: 16-18 May

Location: Sydney Dragway, Eastern Creek, Australia

Claiming to be Australia’s largest construction show, the National Diesel, Dirt and Turf Expo had around 70,000 visitors and over 200 exhibitors at its 2022 show. This year’s event, at the Sydney Dragway, already has around 120 exhibitors signed up.

CTT Expo

Dates: 27-30 May

Location: Crocus Expo, Moscow, Russia

Likely to be shunned by many western exhibitors and visitors, the 25th CTT Expo in Moscow expects over 1,000 exhibitors from seven countries, with two national pavilions hosted by Turkey and China. Around 70,000 visitors will mostly come from the Russian Federation.

European Rental Association (ERA) Convention

Dates: 4-5 June

Location: Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Dublin, Ireland

Europe’s equipment rental association meets to discuss rental’s part in the circular economy and decarbonisation, and more key issues affecting the sector. Held during the ERA convention, are the European Rental Awards, organised by KHL Group. These are the most prestigious awards in the industry, celebrating the creativity and innovation in the sector.

One of the working group meetings underway during the 2023 ERA Convention. (Photo: ERA and Maurice Vinken - www.kleurstof.eu)

International Tower Cranes (ITC) conference*

Dates: 3-4 June

Location: Cardo Roma, Rome, Italy

International Tower Cranes (ITC) will bring the industry together to network and discuss important topics including safety, product innovation, crane productivity and site planning.

BuildNZ

Dates: 15-16 July

Location: Auckland Showgrounds, New Zealand

New Zealand’s largest trade-only exhibition for people who design, construct and manage the country’s buildings and facilities.

Plantworx

Dates: 23-25 September

Location: Newark Showground, UK

Major UK construction equipment show Plantworx welcomed over 10,000 visitors and 300 exhibitors when it was last held in 2023. The 2025 show promises to bring machinery and innovation to life through live demonstrations and innovative displays.

Vertikal Days

Dates: 10-11 September

Location: Newark Showground, UK

This UK-based show gives exhibitors the opportunity to show off the latest launches from the top crane, aerial lift, and telehandler manufacturers.

Matexpo

Dates: 10-14 September

Location: Kortrijk Expo, Belgium

The 41st edition of Matexpo in Belgium offers an overview of the latest developments in construction machinery, materials and vehicles.

GIS: The Lifting, Industrial & Port Handling and Heavy Transport Show

Dates: 25-27 September

Location: Piacenza, Italy

GIS is the biggest European event dedicated to the users of cranes, mobile cranes, aerial work platforms, telehandlers, forklift trucks, industrial handling equipment and heavy transport vehicles.

APEX Asia*

Dates: 28-31 October

Location: Shanghai, China

Now in its fifth year, APEX Asia has become the essential destination for buyers, users, and innovators in the access equipment industry.

World Crane and Transport Summit (WCTS)*

Dates: 18-19 November

Location: Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Dublin, Ireland

The key event for the European and global crane and specialised transport industry, where industry leaders come to network, learn, and share best practices.

Association of Equipment Manufacturers Annual Conference

Dates: 19-21 November

Location: JW Marriott Turnberry Resort & Spa, Aventura, Florida, USA

The annual gathering of construction equipment manufacturing executives to examine what is ahead for their organisation and the wider industry.

Big5 Global

Dates: 24-27 November

Location: Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, UAE

A total of more than 85,000 people and nearly 3,000 exhibitors are expected to descend on the Dubai World Trade Centre for Big 5 Global, a major construction industry event for the Middle East, Africa and South Asia region.

EXCON

Dates: 9-13 December

Location: Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BEIC), Bengaluru, India

Billed as the largest construction equipment exhibition in South Asia, Excon 2025 comes as the Indian government is pouring billions of dollars into the country’s infrastructure.

*Events marked with an asterisk are owned by KHL Group, the parent company of the Construction Briefing.

For further details of upcoming KHL events, including the World Demolition Summit and APEX Asia, take a look at KHL’s events diary for 2025.