The Future of Concrete and Construction

If you walked the show floor at World of Concrete 2026, then you know infrastructure investment—and the associated technologies, tools, and equipment—will drive innovative change in the construction industry. The show floor reflected an industry actively reinventing itself. From heavy equipment and power tools to robotics and digital workflows, the dominant themes this year were productivity, automation, and readiness for the next decade of growth.

Let’s explore a few key trends to note.

Intelligence Abounds

With skilled labor shortages persisting in many regions, manufacturers are increasingly embedding automation and intelligence into equipment. Heavy equipment remained a major draw, with vehicle and machinery manufacturers emphasizing uptime and intelligence.

Mack Trucks, for example, showcased a product lineup tailored to concrete and construction applications. By highlighting mixer trucks, dump trucks, and vocational solutions designed for reliability and performance, the company demonstrated how advancements in powertrain efficiency, driver comfort, and digital ...