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World of Concrete to Deliver Another Strong Event for 2008!

Join more than 80,000 attendees from around the world at the 2008 World of Concrete in Las Vegas, Nevada, January 22-25, 2008 – Seminars January 21 - 25. With several industry events to choose from during the first quarter of 2008, WOC continues to prove that it is the commercial construction industry's largest annual international event. Featuring 900,000 square feet of the newest concrete and masonry products, ideas, and technologies from 1,700 exhibiting companies, World of Concrete will deliver another strong event in 2008.

More than 10,000 attendees are expected to participate in sessions this year. The World of Concrete program is the most in depth in the industry, featuring more than 150 educational sessions in targeted tracks covering everything from Concrete fundamentals to Decorative Concrete and Business Management Practices. 90-minute topics include Leadership Management, Technology for Construction, Legal Issues, Women in Construction, Finance and Money Matters, Green Building, Safety and Risk Management, and more.

World of Concrete features special product and action areas including The Producer Center, a dedicated marketplace of materials, equipment, demos, and seminars for concrete producers; Material Handling, offering trucks, excavators and more for material delivery, distribution, concrete placement, and earth moving; Concrete Repair and Demolition, housing a display of surface preparation equipment, scarifying, grinding, sawing equipment, and other demolition products; World of Masonry, showcasing a full range of products, tools, information, and technology for masonry professionals; and Technology for Construction, featuring the newest products and tools for the commercial construction industry from top information technology and systems providers.

MCAA will hold its annual convention concurrently with the World of Masonry. The World of Masonry is held each year during the World of Concrete. The move will benefit the Masonry Industry by combining resources and making the World of Masonry, an integral part of World of Concrete, the Masonry industry's premier event. MCAA will hold several education sessions along with many exciting outdoor events & demonstrations.

Be sure to visit the new GREENSITE area of the show floor located in the South hall, Level 2. There you will find exhibitors showcasing green build technologies and products along with displays, video presentations, and valuable information. In addition, a new track for 2008 in the 90-minute Seminars is Green Building. Sustainability and environmental friendly construction is in demand, making this track of six sessions a timely addition to the WOC Education Program.



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