As 2025 trucks along, contractors are planning not only their second-half projects and goals, but which industry events and conferences they’d like to attend. To help with that effort, Construction Dive has compiled its list of these 2025 events, along with their dates, locations and areas of expertise.
Major education topics at these conferences will include new technologies such as artificial intelligence in construction, business strategies, building techniques and the future trajectory of the industry. A full list of conference information is located below the table.
Please check conference websites regularly, as details are subject to change. Also remember to return here for updates and new information as we receive it from the organizers of construction’s most attended events.
Top construction conferences for the second half of 2025
American Institute of Architects National Conference
June 4-7
Boston
The 2025 conference is scheduled to be held in Boston. The 2024 iteration featured more 600 exhibiting companies and 30 sponsors among 15,000-plus attendees.
Groundbreaking Women in Construction Conference
June 8-10
San Diego
The GWIC conference is designed to help women network, gain industry knowledge and advance their careers in construction.
Hexagon Live Global 2025
June 16-19
Las Vegas
This tech conference promises to bring together experts from around the world. Attendees can learn about the latest developments in AI, digital twins and robotics.
National Association of Women in Construction Annual Conference
Aug. 22
Boston
The conference, which has both women and men as attendees, features multiple education tracks on leadership, career building and construction trends, with a focus on technology and personal development.
Autodesk University Conference
Sept. 15-18
Nashville, Tennessee
Autodesk University is for attendees from architecture, engineering and construction fields. Sessions in previous years explored how to better use BIM and other new technologies to improve building construction, design and engineering.
ASCE Convention
Oct. 8-11
Seattle
Attendees of the American Society of Civil Engineers annual conference will learn the latest on how labor, climate change and artificial intelligence will affect the building industry.
Procore Groundbreak
Oct. 14-16
Houston
Groundbreak is construction tech giant Procore’s annual event. Tech professionals can network and learn more about cutting-edge technology in the building industry, and features keynote speakers such as former NFL player Emmitt Smith and survivalist Bear Grylls.
Construction Management Association of America Annual Conference
Oct. 19-21
Nashville
This conference caters to construction managers and the owners who work with them, but breakout and networking sessions and seminars are also geared toward other types of AEC leaders.
Lean Construction Institute 2025
Oct. 20-24
Arlington, Texas
LCI is a place for contractors and construction professionals to learn from each other about best practices and successes in lean construction.
SMACNA Annual Convention
Oct. 26-29
Maui, Hawaii
The annual Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association convention will feature exhibits from some of the most prominent providers in the HVAC and sheet metal industry.
ULI Fall Meeting
Nov. 4-6
San Francisco
Attendees of the 2025 ULI Fall Meeting, the second of the Urban Land Institute’s two annual meetings, can expect city showcase tours, networking events and a plethora of speakers.
Greenbuild International Conference & Expo*
Nov. 4-7
Los Angeles
Sponsored by the U.S. Green Building Council, this show highlights leaders in sustainable construction and green building with exhibits and sessions centered on design, new technology, building systems and materials.
Design-Build Conference & Expo
Nov. 5-7
Las Vegas
The self-proclaimed largest national gathering for the design-build market will provide networking and breakout sessions for attendees, along with exhibitors and sponsors.
Trimble Dimensions+
Nov. 10-12
Las Vegas
The conference will feature expert-led sessions to showcase new developments, and offers networking opportunities on the expo floor. The event will also provide an opportunity to see new tools at work at an offsite showcase.
IRMI Construction Risk Conference
Nov. 16-19
Indianapolis
The 45th annual conference from the International Risk Management Institute will feature speakers on topics such as construction risk and insurance, practical tips and future-looking strategies, along with networking opportunities.
Construction Institute & Construction Research Congress Joint Conference
March 18-21, 2026
The joint conference from the American Society of Civil Engineers focuses on research in construction. Attendess will get a look at the future of the industry with academic construction research in tandem with Iowa State University.
Conferences marked with an asterisk are owned by Informa, the parent company of Industry Dive.
