Construction industry conferences and events are an excellent place to network, learn about the newest trends and technologies, and discuss the best solutions to common industry-wide problems.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were an estimated 220,970 cost estimators employed in the United States in 2023. And the demand for construction estimators and preconstruction professionals is increasing, with a projected growth rate of 11%.
Project owners are recognizing that integrated project delivery methods and collaboration is saving them money and delivering their buildings on time. Precon is finally getting its day in the much-deserved spotlight.
And so, the industry is responding. There are plenty of organized preconstruction events you can attend throughout the year.
What are the premier events you should attend in 2025 that are advancing the construction industry?
Here is your guide to the top preconstruction and construction estimating conferences in 2025.
World of Concrete
When: January 20-23, 2025
Where: Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas Nevada
As the country’s largest masonry and concrete show, World of Concrete is the place to learn about new products and methods, and network with vendors, other general contractors, and subs.
Estimators should consider attending World of Concrete for the opportunity to network, stay up to date with current means and methods and tech tools in estimating, and understand the cost of new products for potential value engineering ideas.
ABC Convention
When: February 25-27, 2025
Where: Mandalay Bay Resort, Las Vegas, Nevada
Celebrating 75 years, the Associated Builders and Contractors annual convention is February 25-27, 2025, in Las Vegas, Nevada at the Mandalay Bay Resort. With three keynote speakers, multiple industry insight sessions, and the presentation of the National Excellence in Construction Awards, 2025’s ABC Convention is going to be the biggest yet in celebration of its 75th anniversary.
Aggregates Academy & Expo
When: March 25-27, 2025
Where: America's Center Convention Complex, St. Louis, Missouri
With 430 exhibitors, 120 education sessions, and partnering with the World of Asphalt, Aggregates Academy & Expo will be an intense three days of learning and exploration in the world of aggregates. With multiple learning tracks and the discovery of the latest products, precon professionals will walk away from the show with ways to improve their business.
AGC Annual Convention
When: April 8-10, 2025
Where: Greater Columbus Convention Center, Columbus, Ohio
The Associated General Contractors of America annual convention includes the contractor solutions expo with over 150 exhibitors and 50 different events and learning sessions. Each year at AGC, contractors learn from peers and help others. This year’s convention is not to be missed as topics that will help you “prepare for industry disruptions and navigate the legislative and regulatory policies of the new administration” will be discussed.
Advancing Preconstruction
When: May 2025
Where: TBA
Advancing Preconstruction is the largest precon-specific event in the U.S. At the time of publication, Advancing Preconstruction has no information on exactly when or where the conference will be held in 2025, except that it will be in May.
ASPE Summit
When: September 25-27, 2025
Where: Omaha, Nebraska
The American Society of Professional Estimators Summit is one of only very few preconstruction-specific conferences and events. The ASPE Summit 2025 will be held September 25-27 in Omaha, Nebraska. Details of the event were not available at the time of publication.
Precon World
When: September 23-25, 2025
Where: Westin Las Colinas, Dallas, Texas
Beck Technology’s DESTINI users and preconstruction conference event is in its third year with two days of keynote speakers, breakout sessions, networking opportunities, and DESTINI training classes. Precon World is the best place to learn from the top contractors in the country on what they are doing to in preconstruction to win more work, build better buildings, and use data to significantly enhance their precon process.
Procore GroundBreak
When: October TBA, 2025
Where: Houston, Texas
Primarily specific to Procore users, Groundbreak is a large innovation event that focuses on driving the construction industry forward through technology. Unique to Groundbreak is the option to attend virtually on demand. At the time of publication, those wishing to attend Groundbreak can sign up for updates.
Why Should You Attend Preconstruction and Estimating Conferences?
Preconstruction events and conferences are where you can learn the latest trends and tech tools that are driving the construction industry forward and where precon professionals can create community and collaborate on how which standards and best practices are solving common industry problems.
“Precon World is a great synergy to learn a lot of things about what other companies are doing, what are the innovative things that are out there that other companies are also doing, and what we need to do for advancing preconstruction in the industry,” says Jimmy Bates, Senior Preconstruction Manager at Haskell.
