January 20, 11:00 AM Location: Bronze Lot, next to South Hall

Only in Las Vegas, at the World of Concrete Bronze Lot, can you join MASONRY MADNESS DAY—the Masonry Industry’s biggest party! Watch highly skilled masonry apprentices, mason tenders, block layers, and world-class bricklayers go head-to-head to become 2027 World Champions!

See it live! Don’t miss the 25th Anniversary of the SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500®—the World of Concrete’s most exciting live event and top attraction! Referred to as the “Super Bowl of Masonry,” the competition showcases the world’s best bricklayers melding skills, speed, and stamina into a winning combination. Thousands of thrill-seeking spectators will pack the arena to witness the bricklayers and their rock-solid mason tenders lay it on the line for 60 minutes to take home cash, prizes, and the bragging rights of becoming the 2027 “World’s Best Bricklayer!”

YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS ALL THIS ACTION & EXCITEMENT!

Wednesday, January 20 8:00 AM Location: Bronze Lot, next to South Hall

The Masonry Skills Challenge consists of masonry apprentices in first, second, and third-year levels showcasing their training in masonry by competing against winning apprentices from various regions. The contestants put their skills to the test as they complete a surprise project without any preparation or assistance. Awards are presented to the top three projects at each level. Don’t miss the chance to support your future workforce in the Masonry Skills Challenge!

Wednesday, January 20 10:00 AM Location: Bronze Lot, next to South Hall

See talented mason tenders set up their SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500® teams. The one with the fastest time wins!

Wednesday, January 20 10:20 AM Location: Bronze Lot, next to South Hall

The Fastest Trowel on the Block promotes workmanship, speed, and craftsmanship in the masonry industry and workforce. Journeyman masons, accompanied by their choice of tender, compete against one another in a high-speed, 20-minute challenge. Only journeymen masons who have the skill, confidence, and courage to face off with the industry's best are invited to compete. This contest proves just how important teamwork is in accomplishing a final product.

Each contestant's goal is to complete as much of a 30-foot-long wall as possible, using 8" x 8" x 16" CMU and mortar. The contest rewards the winning team for their hard work and dedication. Contestants must have a high degree of workmanship using regulated masonry practices and hand tools.

This contest rewards the country's best mason journeymen for their hard work and dedication to the trade.

During Show Hours Location: Silver Lot, Booth O30169

OPCMIA Welcomes North America’s Top Plasterer and Cement Mason Apprentices to our International Competition The Operative Plasterers’ & Cement Masons’ International Association (OPCMIA) is proud to welcome the finest plasterer and cement mason apprentices from across the United States and Canada to compete in our International Apprenticeship Competition.

This elite event showcases the exceptional skill, dedication, and craftsmanship that define our trades and the next generation of union professionals.

Visitors are invited to Booth O30363 in the Silver Lot, to witness these talented apprentices demonstrate their abilities in real time, and to learn more about the world-class training and standards that set OPCMIA members apart.

Tuesday, January 19 –Thursday, January 21 During Show Hours Location: Bronze Lot, next to South Hall

Think you have what it takes to win the Get Tough Challenge? If so, sign up for this highly anticipated event where you’ll take an X-Series out on our obstacle course.

Tuesday, January 19 –Thursday, January 21 During Show Hours Location: Bronze Lot, next to South Hall

Dive into the Freightliner Work Smarter, Work Safer Demonstration and see how Detroit Assurance safety technologies help drivers stay protected while working smarter on the job.