LAS VEGAS—With crowds braving an unseasonably chilly Las Vegas, World of Concrete 2016 opened with an estimated 5% increase in registered attendees compared to 2015. Held Feb. 2-5, the trade show draws in crowds eager to see the latest in concrete and masonry products and equipment.
The show itself has grown in size in the years since the recession of 2008, according to Steve Pomerantz, senior marketing manager for World of Concrete. “We have more than 1,525 exhibitors, [its] our largest event in seven years with over 700,000 net square feet,” he said. Last year's show saw just just under 56,000 construction professionals in attendance.