Alongside the latest equipment and technology developments, ConExpo-Con/Agg will once again feature a variety of education sessions.
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers, which puts on ConExpo every three years, has more than 150 education sessions on tap for the March 3-7 show at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The sessions are divided among 15 session tracks, which include aggregates, asphalt, business best practices, equipment management and maintenance, safety and health, sustainability, and workforce.
“ConExpo-Con/Agg brings the entire construction ecosystem together, and that includes education that is practical, relevant and immediately useful on the jobsite and in the office,” says Dana Wuesthoff, ConExpo-Con/Agg show director. “Whether you are focused on workforce development, safety, equipment management or preparing your business for what’s next, this is where the industry comes to learn, connect and move forward together.”
Here are six sessions Portable Plants readers should find of interest.
Tuesday, March 3
1. Eyes on safety: Enhancing mobile equipment with camera technology
Time: 9:30 – 10:15 a.m.
Location: West Hall 214
About the session: Have you ever asked yourself what the benefits are of adding cameras to your fleet? Hear real-life examples and case studies of camera footage saving personnel and member companies from devastating legal and financial repercussions. You’ll learn the basics of camera technology (inward‑facing, outward‑facing, dashcams) and their practical uses in fleets – all of which ultimately enhance safety and accountability across the industry.
Speaker: Colton Rhew (Buckner Heavylift Cranes)
2. Tailored risk solutions for top contractors
Time: 9:30 – 10:15 a.m.
Location: West Hall 232
About the session: In the ever-evolving construction industry, well-performing contractors face unique challenges and opportunities when it comes to managing risk. This session will explore the spectrum of risk and loss-sensitive insurance options available, from deductibles to retrospectives to captives. Attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of how to tailor insurance solutions to their specific construction needs. Through interactive discussions and real-world examples, participants will leave equipped with the knowledge to make informed decisions.
Speakers: Emily Glanz & Matt Murray (Cottingham & Butler)
3. Never idle: Tech made easy & grounded in purpose
Time: 11 – 11:45 a.m.
Location: West Hall 108
About the session: The construction industry has been going through a shift. The John Deere keynote centers on the transformative role of technology in addressing persistent challenges in the construction industry, emphasizing the integration of automation, data and AI to enhance productivity, labor efficiency and operational uptime. The keynote highlights the ongoing evolution from machine automation to intelligent data utilization for real-time decision-making and profitability.
Speakers: Maryanne Graves & Jonny Spendlove (John Deere)
4. From debris to dollars: Crushing startup secrets every contractor should know
Time: 2:30 – 3:15 p.m.
Location: West Hall 219
About the session: Thinking about getting into mobile crushing but not sure where to start? Join this contractor-led panel as it breaks down the essentials of launching your crushing operation the right way. Learn how to choose the right crusher, match it with the right support equipment, build the right crew and manage materials like a pro. Whether you’re buying your first machine or quoting your first job, this session will help you start strong and avoid the mistakes that cost time and money.
Moderator: Ron Garofalo (DAG Mobile Aggregate Recycling)
Panelists: John Grisham (JWG & CrushTex), Nick Hooper (Dependable Demolition) & Josh Nobles (Puget Paving)
Wednesday, March 4
5. Turning your excavator into the ultimate multipurpose machine
Time: 10:45 – 11:45 a.m.
Location: West Hall 210
About the session: In this session, presenters will discuss how the marriage of heavy iron, precision GPS technology and tilt-rotation solutions has turned the bucket and stick of an excavator into a generator of masterpiece landscapes. While excavators have always been excellent multipurpose machines – from digging to being an extremely robust tool carrier for breakers and other attachments – there was always one task that operators universally brought in other equipment for: final grading.
Speakers: Chris Groll and Robby Pugh (Topcon Positioning Systems)
Thursday, March 5
6. The path to 100 percent recycled asphalt pavement
Time: 1 – 2 p.m.
Location: West Hall 212
About the session: Attendees will learn about the process of creating 100 percent RAP hot mix asphalt, the benefits of utilizing this asphalt from several perspectives, and the quality of the mixes produced using this process. Additionally, Heidelberg Materials will be joining the presentation to discuss the impacts of their partnership with Green Asphalt on a second 100 percent recycled hot-mix plant conversion outside of Albany, New York. Project highlights, plant conversion considerations and expected sales growth for this plant will be discussed.
Speakers: James McMurray (Green Asphalt) & Dylan Neudecker (Heidelberg Materials)
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