Looking to add construction conferences to attend in 2019 to next year’s schedule? This article includes a wide variety of construction events that will meet your interests.
When working in the construction industry, sector updates and education are key. The perfect place to meet, connect with, and learn from different industry professionals is at construction conferences. There are many different options of conferences, summits, and expos in 2019, so finding the right one for you is crucial!
Attending any of these conference creates a unique opportunity for construction professionals to meet face to face with fellow engineers to discuss shared problems and solutions, and to hear from some of the most influential leaders in the industry.
Construction Conferences in 2019
1. Building Innovation Conference and Expo
Date: January 7 – January 10, 2019
Location: Washington D.C.
For: Construction and Design Industry
The Building Innovation conference brings together a team of building professionals that work together and gain insights into the different aspects of high performance and resiliency in the industry. Credit-building educational sessions, idea-sharing networking events, stimulating technology demonstrations, and inspiring award ceremonies will all be included during this Washington D.C. based conference.
2. Construction CPM Conference
Date: January 20 – January 23, 2019
Location: San Diego, California
For: CPM Industry
A construction conference with three full days of study and training in CPM, the Critical Path Method of Planning & Scheduling Analysis. Industry professionals will study and discuss the theory and practice of CPM with leading founders, prime movers , and modern practitioners from around the world that will help construction professionals integrate CPM into their work.
3. NAHB International Builders’ Show
Date: February 19 – February 21, 2019
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
For: Construction and Design Industry
International Builders’ Show brings together the industry’s most important global manufacturers and suppliers, showcasing the latest products, materials, and technologies involved in all types of buildings including, but not limited to, wood, concrete, stone and brick. Bringing together retailers and industry professionals, the Builders’ Show provides the opportunity to network and become more educated on new industry developments.
Here is a video from last year’s International Builders’ Show:
4. Construction Institute Summit
Date: March 7 – March 9, 2019
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
For: Overall Construction Industry
This construction conference allows the sharing of new developments and innovative practices in the construction industry. Network with others in the construction industry, earn PDHs, and expand your knowledge base to enhance the success of your projects.
5. AEI Conference 2019
Date: April 3 – April 6, 2019
Location: Tysons, Virginia
For: Architectural Engineer Industry
This architectural engineering conference offers the opportunity for members of the building construction industry, including structural, mechanical, and electrical engineers, as well as construction management professionals and architects to learn about and discuss advanced strategies and state-of-the-art practices of building technology. This conference features presentations on building integration, along with the latest technology in different areas of building design, construction, and maintenance.
6. Structures Congress 2019
Date: April 24 – April 27, 2019
Location: Orlando, Florida
For: Civil Engineer Industry
This civil engineering oriented conference helps professionals in the industry find the latest information, innovations, and technologies. They also provide guidance to competitively fine-tune your skills, finding new ways to cut costs, streamline processes, and drive change.
7. Offshore Technology Conference
Date: May 6 – May 9, 2019
Location: Houston, Texas
For: Oil and gas industry
The OTC is a conference in which energy professionals meet to exchange ideas and opinions to advance scientific and technical knowledge for offshore resources and environmental matters. OTC is the largest event in the world for the oil and gas industry featuring more than 2,400 exhibitors, and attendees representing 120 countries. This year it will be hosted in Houston, Texas.
Check out a video about this year’s fiftieth OTC.
8. World Environmental and Water Resources Conference
Date: May 19 – May 23, 2019
Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
For: Environmental Construction Industry
This conference provides the skills for integration of technical expertise and public policy in the planning, design, construction, and operation of environmentally sound and sustainable infrastructures impacting air, land, and water resources. Attending this conference is beneficial for any constructional professional looking to be educated and network with environmental experts.
9. Unconventional Resources Technology Conference
Date: July 22 – July 24, 2019
Location: Denver, Colorado
For: Energy Industry
The URT Conference brings together an entire team to connect on all things unconventional. This Colorado based event is one the most vibrant and vital events that every upstream energy professional should attend because of its collaborative platform and innovation exchange which sustains and propels the industry’s ongoing success.
10. International Accelerated Bridge Construction Conference
Date: December 11 – December 13, 2019
Location: Miami, Florida
For: Bridge Construction Industry
The ABC Conference aims to provide resources to professionals in the industry to reduce the societal costs of bridge construction by reducing the duration of work zones, focusing special attention on preservation, service life, construction costs, education of the profession, and development of a next-generation workforce fully equipped with the proper accelerated bridge construction education.
Here is a highlights video from the 2017 ABC conference:
Conclusion
These different construction conferences and networking events are a great way to meet other construction industry professionals who share similar concerns and challenges. You can choose to attend one conference or mix and match different expos and summits that cater to your exact construction needs. Through all of these events, you will be able to find different improvements in all fields that feed into your industry.