The industry is set to make history at CONEXPO-CON/AGG in Las Vegas, Nevada, with a Guinness World Records attempt for most people wearing high-visibility vests. The attempt, scheduled for March 3, 2026, aims to shatter the existing record of 2,499 participants and shine a spotlight on the vital role the industry plays in shaping communities and infrastructure across the continent.
Trade show organizers will host the record attempt as part of CONEXPO-CON/AGG’s opening ceremony at the Festival Grounds. The gathering of thousands of attendees in orange construction safety vests aims to demonstrate the unity and collective $2.2 trillion impact of the U.S. construction sector.
“This record attempt is more than a number — it’s a celebration of the advances, hard work, innovation, and dedication of everyone in the construction industry,” said Dana Wuesthoff, Show Director of CONEXPO-CON/AGG. “We want to honor those who build our cities, roads, railways, airports, stadiums, and monuments and highlight how their efforts touch every aspect of society. This record is particularly important to us as safety is and always will be of utmost priority for the industry and the people who make this work possible.”
Participants in the record-breaking attempt will receive commemorative safety vests and be recognized for their role in this historic gathering.
“We are excited to host this extraordinary moment as the construction community comes together to celebrate its innovation, sustainability advances, workforce investments, and set a new world record in the heart of Las Vegas,” said Michael Empric, Official Adjudicator at Guinness World Records.
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As North America’s largest construction trade show, CONEXPO-CON/AGG is held every three years and attracts nearly 140,000 attendees and over 2,000 exhibitors from around the globe. This year’s event will be held March 3-7, 2026, at the Las Vegas Convention Center. For more information and a schedule of events, visit conexpoconagg.com.
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