Christina Hernandez and Mario Alanis of Bauer Foundation Equipment demonstrate the virtual reality, sheet piling experience, a popular attraction at the show.
The driven pile industry is a significant participant at CONEXPO-CON/AGG, North America's largest construction trade show. Pile driving contractors, equipment manufacturers, material suppliers, civil engineers, and dozens of other affiliated parties make the trek to Las Vegas, NV every three years to appear as exhibitors, presenters, shoppers, or simply curious construction professionals. The 2026 event (March 37) brought together professionals from all major construction sectors to showcase the latest equipment, technology, and industry-leading education across millions of square feet. PDCA is a cooperating organization with the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) and American General Contractors of America (AGC), two of the four organizations responsible for triennial event.
Enjoy PDCA's photo diary from the 2026 CONEXPO, see who was SPOTTED at the industry event in Las Vegas, NV.
Mr. and Mrs. Dan Collins, SPOTTED at the APE exhibit.
Professionals from VEIT take in a presentation from Dawson Construction Plant.
ECA President Roy Kern enjoys a visit from first PDCA President, Skip Gardella from Norwalk Marine Contractors.
David Price at Linde-Griffith Construction tells us he's excited to soon receive two new 'mobile workshops' the company purchased to support heavy construction operations. One of the two was at the customizer's booth at the show.
One of many customers to visit its exhibit, ICE welcomed the team from an Arkansas contractor.
Garrett Smith introduces the new PVE, USA account mgr. Casey Lowe
Matt Williams, far left, is excited to be a new rep on the PILECO, Inc. team.
Hammer & Steel pauses for a quick photo opp; can you SPOT Steve Snyder?
It was a celebration of 50 years for Junttan; mar-com pros Kati Niskanen and Miia Moisanen made the trip from Finland for the occasion!
Gilbert Products displays its the Grizzly Grip vibro, the backdrop for a Canadian photo opp with Heidi Danbrook,Catherine Papillon Laroche of Quebec and PileDriver publisher Jill Harris of Manitoba.
Fortunately, Meever USA brought a section of its bracing system. As the desert sun beat down on the outdoor exhibition, the team 'braced' themselves for a picture.
(L-R) Pablo Cerda from PACO Ventures, Martin Terwilliger of GeoQuip, Inc., George Cerda from Otto Fabricators.
From a distance (and CONEXPO has a lot of 'distances,') this piece of public art looked like an interesting vibratory hammer.
Barry Phillips from Kokosing visits with APE representatives, including Bill Ziadie.
Brian Jinnings, Scott Jinnings, and several colleagues from the Fort Wayne, IN supplier Jinnings Equipment were SPOTTED at various points in the show and on the Strip.
Joe Gelardi of American Equipment & Fabricating and Jeff Arkin with a PDCA cooler from the Nov. 2025 Driven Pile Academy - it's a beverage chiller, and a foot rest.
Trey Ellington, Toby Anderson from Keller chat with John Konwick of CZM Foundation Equipment.
Hercules Machinery Corporation, LLC.is on the Made in America tour.
CONEXPO took place during Women in Construction Week, we met two outstanding reps of Liebherr to illustrate PDCA's recognition of a diversifying construction workforce.
Junttan hosts a celebration of its 50th year; (L-R) Henry Cornell, Kyle Condon, Michelle Smethhurst, Matt Eastburn, Justin Salter from the Laurel, DE offices.
MKT Manufacturing had a steady flow of foot traffic, but we still SPOTTED Chris Cayce, can you?
Straight outta Alabama - The Loren Group makes an appearance in the Platinum Lot
Jeff Allison of ARG Industrial visits with partners from APE.
PDCA is proud to be a cooperating organization with AEM for CONEXPO; it's a massive event, and AEM made available plenty of helpful show coordinators.
While many attendees from Vecellio & Grogan, Inc. spent time at a Las Vegas-area machine gun shooting facility, some of their wives who attended actually visited the show grounds to explore and assess some of the latest developments in modern construction equipment. Nobody is judging...
New Member participates in Contractor Member Profile for April PileDriver magazine
Behind every issue of PileDriver magazine, there's a lot more happening than what readers see on the page. Sometimes that work even happens at a major industry event.
At this year's CONEXPO-CON/AGG, PDCA had the chance to connect with new member Shimmick Construction, a pile driving contractor based in Suisun City, California. As a new member of the Pile Driving Contractors Association, the company decided to take advantage of one of the many benefits available to members--a published Member Profile in PileDriver Magazine. The feature will formally introduce Shimmick Construction to the driven pile industry in the April issue.
While on the CONEXPO show grounds, Shimmick team members coordinated with PDCA for a quick meet-up. PileDriver magazine publisher Jill Harris was also there and joined the group to capture an additional photo that will appear in the upcoming profile. Think of it as a little behind-the-scenes glimpse into how part of the April issue of PileDriver comes together.
And speaking of PileDriver, the CONEXPO team gave the magazine some extra visibility at the show. It distributed hundreds of copies of the latest issue. Also, it displayed several sign-boards featuring logos of dozens of construction industry publications. Our favorite magazine made the list. Take a look at the photo above--can you spot the PileDriver name among all the titles?
