Where Innovation Meets Execution: Acumatica at CONEXPO-CON/AGG-CON/AGG 2026

CONEXPO-CON/AGG, North America’s largest international construction trade show, took place in Las Vegas, Nevada, March 3 – 7, 2026. Managed by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), the show takes place once every three years, drawing nearly 140,000 construction professionals from around the world who are eager to see the latest and greatest equipment, technologies, products, and services and to attend the more than 150 expert-led education sessions.

“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,” said Dana Wuesthoff, Show Director of CONEXPO-CON/AGG, in a show press release. “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.”

In addition to the prolific educational opportunities, the show provided nearly 3 million square feet of equipment and technology exhibits focusing on asphalt, aggregates, concrete, earthmoving, lifting, mining, and utilities, and there were more than 2,000 exhibitors—including Acumatica and our award-winning construction management software.

“In order to be a major player in this space, CONEXPO-CON/AGG is a must attend event,” says Mike Gillum, Senior Construction Product Specialist, Acumatica. “I spoke with a lot of customers and partners, and people all seemed to agree that attendance was up and that the overall construction outlook for 2026 and beyond was trending positively.”

Acumatica’s AI-Powered Construction Software Praised by CONEXPO-CON/AGG Attendees

Acumatica’s four-station booth was manned by multiple Acumatica executives as well as representatives from our valuable partners Revive ERP, Crestwood Associates, Aktion Associates, and Protelo Inc. Together, we provided attendees with delicious espresso drinks along with insights into how Acumatica’s innovative and fully integrated construction software could help them take their business from surviving to thriving in a rapidly evolving, highly competitive industry.

The Acumatica team and partners on-site at CONEXPO

“The challenges I saw most attendees struggling with is multiple systems that are disconnected,” says Acumatica’s Randall Greco, Strategic Sales Development Manager. “Acumatica serves this space very well knowing we can capture much of what a contractor requires under one umbrella.”

Acumatica ERP is an AI-and-customer-first solution that provides intuitive tools, real-time insights, and seamless access for teams in the field and the office. From bid to execution to service, Acumatica delivers advanced job cost accounting and financial, project, and change management features construction professionals—regardless of their role—can utilize easily and effectively.

One of the many aspects of Acumatica that earned big praise from the CONEXPO-CON/AGG attendees is our ability to seamlessly integrate with critical third-party applications through our open APIs and low-code/no-code framework.

“Our Open API played an advantage here knowing we can connect to Samsara and other tools that are highly specialized for fleet and asset tracking,” Randall says.

Another Acumatica capability attendees appreciated? Our modular architecture that supports growth in other markets, including manufacturing and distribution. Many of the discussions revolved around Acumatica’s multi-discipline business solutions. Our ability to serve construction, manufacturing, and distribution from the same platform is a key differentiator.

This differentiation is one of many reasons Groupe SGM chose to implement Acumatica Construction Edition.

Groupe SGM Builds Strong Foundation with Acumatica

Groupe SGM is a Quebec-based electrical engineering contractor that’s been specializing in turnkey automation and electrical projects for over 90 years. Its decades of experience didn’t prepare the company for the rapid growth it experienced over a 10-year period, which included acquiring two companies, increasing its 100 employees to 350, and managing multiple departments.

Relying on siloed systems and paper-based workflows to operate, Groupe SGM had limited visibility, responsiveness, and efficiency, and they understood such limitations restricted their future growth. So, the decision was made to find and implement an ERP solution, but it wasn’t easy—until they found Acumatica.

“Our main challenge was finding a solution that would include manufacturing, project accounting, and field service,” says Alexis Veronneau, VP of Corporate Services. “Acumatica offered truly integrated modules that work together and adapt to how we want to operate.”

With Acumatica, Groupe SGM can respond quickly to issues and measure the outcomes of its strategic initiatives. Plus, they’ve:

• Achieved real-time project visibility, empowering faster, more informed decision-making.
• Enabled field service teams with reliable access to information, reducing delays and eliminating unnecessary communication.
• Automated essential processes, such as timecards and purchase requests, increasing efficiency and data accuracy and gaining 30% in time savings.
• Centralized inventory and asset tracking for over 6,000 pieces of equipment, streamlining company-wide operations.
• Integrated its parts catalogs, allowing them to monitor supplier agreements, record all data by project, and anticipate replenishment needs.
• Empowered real-time invoicing, reducing the process that previously took 30 days from service completion.

Says Chief Financial Officer Mathieu Cotton, “With Acumatica, the advantage is that the entire database is now within Acumatica. Everything is centralized.”

He adds: “Instead of being very reactive, we’re ahead of costs and able to see what’s coming.”

Acumatica Innovation Brings the Future to CONEXPO-CON/AGG

Throughout the five days at CONEXPO-CON/AGG, our Acumatica and partner team introduced thousands of construction professionals to what the future holds: innovative companies utilizing AI-centered construction software to beat the competition and soar their profitability.

Demos of Acumatica Construction Management happening in the CONTEXPO booth

“Contractors are becoming more tech savvy than ever before,” Mike says. “A lot of the legacy contractors are retiring, and a younger generation who has been brought up on tech are taking over. They have higher expectations regarding how tech can successfully run their businesses.

He also says that AI played a huge role in conversations this year. “I believe it’s both part hype and part practical application. There is an educational factor that needs to happen where we show contractors what AI is and how Acumatica’s AI-first vision will assist with this process.”

Our industry-specific AI solution enhances human expertise and delivers meaningful results, including real-time data extraction for better, faster decisions, anomaly detection, automated handling of exceptions, and demand forecasting along with intelligent workflows and code-free customization. Implementing Acumatica’s AI-infused construction management software will help today’s construction companies simplify operations, cut costs, and deliver every project on time and on budget, fostering customer satisfaction and loyalty for years to come.

To learn more about Acumatica’s construction ERP and about our experience at CONEXPO-CON/AGG, reach out to our experts today.