A Comprehensive List of Construction Events, Conferences, & Trade Shows in 2017

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With a lot of changes coming so fast, it’s vital for everyone involved in construction and the allied industries to stay up to date with the latest news. Whether you are trying to improve your brand’s image, build a stronger construction network, introduce a product with a cutting edge or just avoid getting crushed by your competition, construction events are definitely a great way to learn about your industry and get on top of cutting edge trends. These events are the perfect opportunity to meet face to face with influential leaders, to share with your colleagues the experiences and problems you’ve been facing but also to get noticed by clients.

View the Google Map of Events including the website, date, contact details, and even some pricing info for reach event.

click the image above to view interactive map

click the image above to view interactive map

With 2016 coming to an end, we have selected 400+ events in 2017, focusing mainly on events in Europe and North America. With the help of our map, you won’t miss out on any of the super exciting local and international events. Everything from industry trade shows, conferences, workshops, training sessions, to vendor events can be found on the events map.

Our listing can also be downloaded as an Excel file from a Google Doc, location, name, website, dates and contacts:

click the image above to view Google Doc with all events

click the image above to view Google Doc with all events

Besides offering a lot of perks, these events are also tremendous fun! So, save the dates, book your tickets and make sure you don’t miss them out!

Don’t know what to say when you go to conferences? Learn a little more about Networking via a recent post to help you connect professionally in different settings. Stay informed and grow your business!

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