Dive Brief:
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More than 50,000 concrete and masonry professionals are spending the week at the Las Vegas Convention Center for World of Concrete 2015, the 40th annual international commercial trade show for the industry.
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Event organizers said the five-day show is the largest in six years, with 1,400 exhibitors, 8% more than last year.
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Manufacturers have said they will unveil new products at the show. In addition, industry experts will conduct more than 100 educational seminars.
Dive Insight:
This is a show where pros can learn by doing: Interactive training sessions offer hands-on opportunities for participants to learn and practice laying concrete masonry block, placing and finishing floors, surveying, and stamping and repairing concrete. In addition, the show features boot camps for field leaders, and OSHA’s 10-hour safety course.