Planning to Hit AGC Expo 2025? Here’s What You Shouldn’t Skip

Let’s cut to it - if you’re not at AGC Expo 2025, you’re missing where the industry is headed.

It’s where the real decision-makers - estimators, contractors, and operations leaders go to get hands-on with tools that actually move the needle. From bidding tech to automation, this is where the construction industry’s next wave of innovation shows up.

This year, it’s happening April 8–10 in Columbus, Ohio - and if you’re looking to stay competitive, you’ll want to be in the room. From real-time tech demos and jobsite-ready solutions to smart networking and insights that’ll impact your next bid, here’s why AGC Expo is worth your time.

And if your estimating team is still doing manual takeoffs, you’ll definitely want to stop by Booth #306. What we’re showing at Beam AI is changing the way preconstruction gets done.

Here are five unmissable highlights that make AGC Expo 2025 worth every minute of your time on the floor.

5 Reasons AGC Expo 2025 Should Be on Every Contractor’s Radar

1. Walk the Floor of the Contractor Solutions Expo

If you're looking for the next tool, tech, or platform that could streamline your operations, this is where you’ll find it. With 180+ exhibitors across the floor, AGC’s Expo is one of the most curated innovation showcases in the industry. You’ll see: 

• AI, robotics, and automation tools that go beyond demos
• Construction-specific SaaS built to solve real field pain points
• Jobsite safety tech, modular systems, and more sustainable materials

This is your chance to ask questions, get hands-on, and actually compare tools side-by-side.

2. Catch Game-Changing Insights at the Education Sessions

Get ready to absorb practical insights from top industry minds. The AGC Convention is known for delivering no-fluff, real-talk sessions on what’s shaping the industry this year, expect:

• AI, robotics, and automation tools
• Labor shortage fixes - how top firms are attracting Gen Z talent.
• Jobsite safety tech, modular systems, and more sustainable materials
  

Whether you’re focused on the office or the field, there’s a session designed to help you solve problems. 

3. Make Meaningful Connections at Every Turn

AGC gets that not all networking should feel like a sales pitch. That’s why the event is packed with casual, targeted spaces to meet the people who matter most to your business.

Where It Happens:

• Kick things off at the Opening Night Welcome Reception
• Connect over coffee, lunch, and mid-session breaks
• Don’t miss the Wednesday Happy Hour—one of the best places to meet decision-makers casually. 

Pro tip: Don’t skip the specialty networking lounges for deeper convos with people in your exact vertical.

4. Don’t Miss the Onsite Experiences (Yes, There’s Pickleball)

Work hard, unwind smarter. AGC Expo goes beyond booths and keynotes with a few creative touches designed to keep things fun and memorable. This year, the Expo floor will feature:

• Golf Simulator Challenge – take a swing for a shot at VIP MLB All-Star tickets
• Pickleball Court – meet and play with fellow attendees
• Pro Photobooth – grab a new LinkedIn headshot or a photo with your team. 

5. See Real AI in Action with Beam AI (Booth #306)

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If takeoffs are the bottleneck in your bidding process, you need to see what Beam AI is bringing to the table. Visit us at Booth #306 and experience the only AI-based takeoff software. 

🔍 What You’ll See:

• How estimators are cutting manual takeoff time by up to 90%.
• How top contractors are sending out 30% more bids (without growing their teams).
•  demos of AI in action—no slide decks, just software doing the work.

(Plus, we’ve got a surprise giveaway that’s both useful and hilarious—trust us, you’ll want to stop by.)

The Bottom Line 

If there was ever a year to make the trip, this is it. AGC Expo 2025 is packed with the people, platforms, and insights that construction professionals need to stay sharp, competitive, and connected.

And if you’re serious about bidding smarter, faster, and more profitably, Beam AI is the booth that could change your game. Stop by Booth #306, see the AI in action, and find out how over 200+ contractors are using Beam to get back their time.