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World of Concrete Expo
January 16, 2023 - January 19, 2023
The 2023 World of Concrete (WOC) in Las Vegas is the industry’s only annual international event dedicated to the commercial concrete and masonry industries.
At World of Concrete, find all the products, resources and valuable information necessary to strengthen your business. This is the commercial construction industry’s first, largest and most important annual international event for concrete and masonry professionals across the globe!
EXHIBITS:
Original equipment manufacturers from around the world and exclusive U.S. distributors of equipment, tools, products and services for the commercial construction, concrete and masonry industries. WOC attracts approximately 1,500 exhibiting companies and occupies more than 700,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor exhibit space.
WHO ATTENDS WOC?
More than 60,000 industry professionals from all around the world, representing all segments of the construction industry: Commercial Contractors, Concrete Contractors, Concrete Pumpers, Construction Managers, Dealers/Distributors, Decorative Concrete Contractors, Designers and Specifiers, General Contractors, Block/Segmental Unit Producers Masonry Contractors, Architects, Engineers, Block Producers, Ready Mix Producers, Rental Equipment Centers, Repair Contractors, Residential Contractors, Specialty Concrete Contractors, Precast, Pipe and Block Producers, Precast/Prestressed Producers, and more.
The outdoor exhibit areas, including the hugely popular masonry Construction’s Challenge Competitions, Artistry in Decorative Concrete, The Concrete Producer’s Challenge Competitions and other exciting demonstrations, make World of Concrete a unique spectator event as well.
Attendees at this year’s World Of Concrete Show can expect to:
- Get connected with other industry contacts and strengthen your industry connections.
- See, touch and test the latest products under real-world, jobsite conditions.
- Attend expert-led seminars for the new skills, practical solutions and creative strategies to improve your business.
- Make new contacts and strengthen your industry connections at the best after parties and professional networking events.
2023 Parties and Special Events at World of Concrete
2023 SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® World Championship
January 18, 11:00 AM
Location: Bronze Lot, next to South Hall
Only in Las Vegas at the World of Concrete Bronze Lot can you take part in the Masonry Industry’s biggest party—MASONRY MADNESS DAY! You’ll see highly skilled masonry apprentices, mason tenders, block layers and world-class bricklayers go head-to-head to become 2023 World Champions!
MCAA’s Masonry Skills Challenge • Wednesday, January 18
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. Don’t miss the chance to support your future workforce in the Masonry Skills Challenge!
SPEC MIX TOUGHEST TENDER® • Wednesday, January 18
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 18
10:20 AM
Location: Bronze Lot, next to South Hall
The 2023 Fastest Trowel On The Block promotes workmanship, speed, and craftsmanship in masonry. Journeyman masons, accompanied by their choice of tender, compete against one another in a high-speed, 20-minute challenge. Each contestant’s goal is to complete as much of a 30-foot-long wall as possible, using 8″x8″x16″ CMU and mortar. This contest rewards the country’s best mason journeymen for their hard work and dedication to the trade.
Western Star Trucks Get Tough Challenge • Tuesday, January 17 –Thursday, January 19
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! • Tuesday, January 17 –Thursday, January 19
During Show Hours
Location: Silver Lot, across from South Hall
Concrete Decor, the industry source for information and ideas for architectural and decorative concrete, will, once again, host Decorative Concrete LIVE at the 2023 World of Concrete in Las Vegas.
