Events

Tuesday, January 20 –Thursday, January 22
During Show Hours
Location: Bronze Lot, next to South Hall

Think you have what it takes to win the Get Tough Challenge? Then sign up for this highly anticipated event where you’ll take an X-Series out on our obstacle course.

Tuesday, January 20 –Thursday, January 22
During Show Hours
Location: Bronze Lot, next to South Hall

Dive into the Freightliner Work Smarter, Work Safer Demonstration and see how Detroit Assurance safety technologies help drivers stay protected while working smarter on the job.

Central Hall - During Show Hours

If you want to connect with General and Commercial Contractors, Work Truck Fleets, Municipalities and OEM’s, WORK TRUCK LIVE! is for you.

Work Truck Live! is a dedicated exhibit area in the Central Hall, presented by Modern WorkTruck Solutions.

In this area will be highlighted innovations in the design and configuration of work trucks and innovative accessories that will help contractors increase safety and productivity. The WORK TRUCK LIVE! area is strategically designed to bring attention to industry-leading companies that manufacture chassis and supply up-fitting accessories, as well as technologies with which contractors can customize their vehicles to the job at hand. 

South Hall - During Show Hours, Booths S13619 & S13719

Step into Artificial Rock Carving Live!, where the ancient art of stone craftsmanship converges with modern concrete innovation. This immersive experience showcases the transformative power of skilled hands working with contemporary materials to create stunning masterpieces.

Live Demonstrations: Watch master artisans sculpt breathtaking rock formations and natural stone textures using advanced concrete techniques. Witness the evolution from raw material to finished artwork as craftsmen demonstrate carving, texturing, and finishing methods that bring artificial rock to life.

Join us for an inspiring blend of creativity and craftsmanship that will elevate your concrete work from functional to phenomenal. Whether you're looking to add artistic flair to your projects or master a specialized trade skill, our demo area offers the perfect combination of education, inspiration, and hands-on experience.

[TUCPL] Tuesday, January 20 • 11:30 AM 
Registration Fee: $140 BY 12/12/25; $175 after 12/12/25

Hosted by World of Concrete and ASCC Concrete Polishing Council 

Questions should be directed to [email protected]. 

Polished Concrete Profitability: Strategies for Success

The Concrete Polishing Council (CPC) of the American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC) is committed to supporting concrete floor polishing contractors. CPC provides a range of resources, including ASCC polishing-specific Position Statements, specifications, safety resources, seminars, webinars, online technical resources, and certification.

Concrete polishers are facing many challenges in their operations to provide a quality floor surface. These challenges include: how to polish when the mix contains Type IL Cement, how to maintain production rates when the concrete exhibits differential curing, and how to address an owner’s concern when F-Numbers deteriorate over time.

In this interactive industry event, you will learn from the polishing contractors who have used the resources provided by their CPC membership to develop and incorporate strategies that have increased margins, improved customer satisfaction, and grown their businesses when they have faced these and other challenges. Their expertise will guide you on leveraging these resources in your concrete polishing projects, ensuring greater profitability.

The learning objectives for this luncheon are:

·         Identify the methods needed to make changes to increase profitability

·         Strategizing for project success in today’s economy

·         Developing a successful business approach

Polishing Panelists:
John Haines, Hyde Concrete
Jameon Schwarz, Pro Concrete Design
Joe Dean, ICS, Inc.
 

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[WESOG] Wednesday, January 21 • 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Hosted by World of Concrete and American Society of Concrete Contractors.

Registration Fee: $140 by 12/12/25; $175 after 12/12/25

Questions should be directed to [email protected]. 

Selecting the Proper Treatments for Slab Surfaces

For over a decade, World of Concrete attendees have gained valuable insights on improving concrete slab quality while boosting productivity through our annual luncheon and forum. Now, this knowledge is more crucial than ever.

The Challenge: Adapting to New Concrete Chemistry
The past three years have witnessed dramatic changes in concrete mix chemistry, creating significant challenges for contractors in selecting appropriate surface treatments. Today's professionals must navigate:

• Compatibility Issues - Not all treatments work effectively with modern concrete formulations or existing surface conditions
• Performance Trade-offs - Treatments excelling in chemical resistance may sacrifice abrasion resistance
• Maintenance Complexities - Some high-performance options require regular maintenance or reapplication, increasing long-term costs

Expert Guidance When You Need It Most

Join our panel of distinguished concrete contractors and industry experts as they share battle-tested insights on producing durable concrete slab surfaces in today's challenging environment. Their practical experience will guide you through matching the right approaches to your specific project requirements.

Learning Objectives:

• Evaluate the pros and cons of applying silicates
• Determine the appropriate finishing technique when using aids or evaporator retardants
• Learn the best technique to avoid issues of poor adhesion of flooring materials to slabs 

Concrete Slabs Panelists: 

Chad White,  Structural Services Inc.

Bruce Gesick, Gesick Concrete

Bill Clyne, Fst Design Build Concrete Inc. 

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[TH3DP] Thursday, January 22 • 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM 

Registration Fee: $140 by 12/12/25; $175 after 12/12/25

Hosted by World of Concrete 

Direct questions to Rick Yelton at [email protected] or 630-605-7203.

Using New Building Codes to Grow Your 3D Construction Printing Business

3D Construction Printing continues to grow in the residential and commercial marketplaces, offering exciting growth opportunities for businesses in the industry. The influx of new layering techniques, machine designs, and materials is rapidly transforming construction as we know it. When any innovation enters the market, adoption can be challenging, but the growth potential is immense.

2026 will be a banner year for this construction technique. The development, publication, and adoption of construction codes specifically for 3D printed buildings represents a crucial step in moving this technology from experimental to mainstream, potentially transforming residential construction in the coming years. These codes will standardize construction practices, inspections, and safety considerations for these structures.

This third edition of the 3-D Construction Printing Luncheon and Forum will focus on how printing companies can benefit from the code development process.

Contractors can benefit from code development, as these consensus documents will:

• Reduce uncertainty by providing clear guidelines for builders, developers, and local officials.
• Increase engineering and consumer confidence by building trust in the structural integrity and safety of 3D printed homes.
• Streamline Approvals: Create more efficient pathways for project approvals.
• Enable Innovation: Allow for continued technological advancement while maintaining safety standards.

The panel discussion will focus on three International Code Council (ICC) Initiatives.

• Appendix AW/BM to the International Residential Code (IRC): The ICC has introduced specific appendices to create widely adopted building codes that apply directly to 3D printed construction, incorporating standards like Underwriters Laboratories' UL 3401.

• ICC-ES AC509: This Acceptance Criteria for 3D Automated Construction Technology for 3D Concrete Walls provides a standardized framework for evaluating 3D printed walls, ensuring they meet minimum safety and performance requirements under the International Building Code (IBC) and IRC.

• ICC 1150 Standard: The development of the Automated Construction Technology for 3D Printing Walls Standard provides appropriate protections for health, safety, and welfare while avoiding unnecessary restrictions on new materials and technologies.

In this interactive, peer-to-peer environment, a panel of industry experts will discuss how construction printers, contractors, and developers should incorporate these new codes into their marketing and strategic development.

Learning Objectives

• Understand what Construction codes will be available in 2026.
• Determine which code is best for your region, your customer, and your operation.
• Learn how to become involved in the adoption of a 3-D construction code in your marketing area.

Come to the luncheon on Thursday, January 22, 2026, to actively participate, learn, ask questions, and get answers on the best steps for contractors to deliver high-quality slabs. This industry event is a unique opportunity to gain valuable insights and prepare for the future of 3D Construction Printing.

Panelists:

• Dr. Bora Gencturk,  Chair of the ICC 1150 Committee
• Dr. Shawn L. Platt,  Research Civil Engineer at the National Institute of Standards and Technology

Register today to secure your place at this industry-defining event!

[HDS] Sunday, January 18 • 12:00 PM - 5:30 PM              
[HDF] Friday, January 23 • 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM         

Registration Fee: $150 by 12/12/25; $165 after & onsite

Questions should be directed to [email protected]. 

Join Rick Yelton, World of Concrete’s Editor at Large and Chair of ACI 120-History, on a visit to two of the world’s most famous concrete structures, the Hoover Dam and the Mike O’Callaghan – Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge. Rick will share behind-the-scenes information on how these concrete structures, built more than 50 years apart, contributed to the development of new standards in concrete construction in their era.

Attendees will participate in a brief orientation and concrete contractor-focused presentation in a meeting room at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The presentation will explain how concrete contractors met the common engineering challenges of building these iconic structures, including harsh conditions, crane work, concrete mix designs, and creating new approaches to accomplish these special projects.

Editorial Presentation will begin at: Sunday at noon in meeting room N109 on the lower level of the LVCC.  The Friday presentation begins at 8:30 a.m. in meeting room N109 on the lower level of the LVCC.  Enter Grand Lobby and walk straight ahead to the lower-level meeting rooms.  You must have your WOC badge and be scanned before entering the room.

There is no luggage storage on the bus…the Dam Authority doesn’t allow storage of luggage on the bus so you must store your luggage at your hotel or at the LVCC Fed Ex office located in the Grand Concourse corridor next to Security, which is located on the left side of the corridor on your way to N109.  The hours are:  8 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Sunday, January 18, and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, January 23, and in the location by the Security office in the Grand Concourse corridor. Storage for each item is $10 per item.

Be sure to wear sturdy shoes, as you will have an opportunity to walk up to the Hoover Dam Bypass Bridge Observation Deck to view the bridge (weather permitting). It can be windy there as well.

There will be a boxed lunch provided on the tour and limited vegetarian options will also be available.

[FBITU] Tuesday, January 20 • 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM                       
$175; $195 after 12/12/25

Reasons contractors fail has been addressed for many years, but there is comparatively little information about why some contractors experience tremendous success and others, not so much. This new course is an in-depth look at top 10 reasons contractors succeed and the requisite factors which can be copied and emulated in any size construction organization. Presentation material comes from concrete subcontractor field & leadership experience, years of research, and close work with approximately 240 contractors in the U.S. and Canada.

Presenters:

Kevin Albanese, former CEO of J.J. Albanese Construction, Santa Clara, CA, a third-generation family concrete construction subcontractor providing demolition, grading & paving, shotcrete, site concrete and structural concrete-related services since 1955.
Wayne Rivers, co-founder and President of The Family Business Institute, a consulting business focusing on balancing interpersonal, operational, and financial issues experienced by family-owned closely held businesses. 

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[FONWE] Wednesday, January 21 • 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM           
$235; $275 after 12/12/2025

This special workshop has been developed by a heavy civil construction contractor with 22 years experience and a passion for building smooth concrete roads. All aspects of concrete pavements will be covered including design, phasing, bidding, mining aggregate, recycling concrete into aggregates, mix designs, paver setups, batching, hauling, slipform paving, and evaluating final smoothness profiles.

Workshop includes in-depth information on below topics:

• Aggregates, concrete mix designs, batch plants, and delivering uniform concrete to a pour
• Pavement designs, development of joint plans, subgrade process/problems/corrections
• Equipment, machinery, string lines, quality control measures
• Pavement finishes and textures
• Post-paving operations, sawing, sealing, cold weather protection
• International roughness index (IRI), analyze profilers, identify areas of concern
• Construction defects with associated repairs for each

Presented by Fonte and Company. 

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[MBSTU] Tuesday, January 20 • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM                        
$110; $125 after 12/12/2025

Questions should be directed to [email protected]. 

Learn about reducing embodied carbon in concrete mixtures by 50% or more through advanced mixture optimization, minimizing concrete waste by extending its working time, or repurposing returned concrete for subsequent beneficial use, with documentation of the resulting sustainability benefits using Lifecycle Assessment and Environmental Product Declarations (EPD).

Presented by Master Builders Solutions. 

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[ACAWE] Wednesday, January 21 • 9:30 AM PM - 11:00 AM      
$125; $150 after 12/12/2025

Presented by American Cement Association and the American Society of Concrete Contractors.

Questions should be directed to Michelle Wilson at [email protected].

NEW for WOC 2026! This session provides a comprehensive overview of blended cements currently available for use in concrete, combining technical guidance with real-world applications. Attendees will gain insights into current cement types and specifications, practical approaches to trial batching and mixture optimization, and valuable lessons learned from large-scale construction projects. 

The program begins with updates on blended cement standards and specifications, followed by strategies for trial batching and performance optimization in ready-mixed concrete. Case studies from major construction projects highlight practical challenges, solutions, and proven applications in the field. Interactive polling will engage participants throughout the session, gauging audience knowledge and experience. The program concludes with a moderated panel discussion featuring all presenters, offering an opportunity for deeper dialogue and audience-driven Q&A.  

Presenters:  M. Wilson, ACA and M. Hernandez, ASCC 

Panel Participants: (Contractor Participants TBD) 

Key Topics: 

· Innovative Materials and Methods: Review current blended cement types, specifications, and their impact on the properties of concrete.  
· Performance Metrics: Explore best practices for trial batching and optimizing concrete mixtures with blended cements. 
· Challenges and Solutions: Discuss experience and lessons learned from construction projects that can inform future use of blended cements.  
· Project Profiles: Engage directly with experts on best practices when using blended cements through a moderated panel and audience Q&A. 

Who Should Attend: 

· Civil Engineers 
· Construction Managers 
· Material Producers 
· Sustainability Experts 
· Researchers and Academics 
· Policy Makers 
· Industry Stakeholders

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(TENWE) Wednesday, January 21
10:30 am - 12:00 pm 
$125; $155 after 12/12/25

Don’t miss this critical session with Gary Gray, where he will reveal why Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) are among the most strategic, tax-advantaged, and legacy-driven exit options available to today’s business owners. With clarity and insight, Gary will walk you through the seven high-impact benefits of an ESOP while cutting through the noise to debunk common misconceptions that often cloud this powerful strategy. Backed by compelling data and real-world studies, he’ll demonstrate how ESOPs not only build significant long-term wealth for employees but also protect and preserve the owner’s legacy for generations to come. Whether you’re exploring succession planning or simply want to better understand modern exit strategies, this is a session you can’t afford to miss.

Learning Objectives:

• 7 high impact benefits of an ESOP,
• Common misconceptions of this alternative exit strategy
• What's behind powerful , data backed studies that prove how ESOPs build wealth and preserve the shareholder’s legacy

Speaker: Gary Gray, Former ESOP CEO & Partner with Tenor ESOP Partners, the leader in construction company ESOP transactions

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[SSSWE] Wednesday, January 21 • 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
$115; $135 after 12/12/2025

This session will explore the state of the art in waterproofing and weatherproofing throughout the entire building envelope and why waterproofing protection is so important. Several product and application areas will be included in the presentation.

Topics to be covered:

• Elastomeric joint sealants
• Expansion joints
• Waterproof traffic coatings membrane innovations
• Liquid applied below grade waterproofing
• Air barrier applications

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