The commercial construction industry is set to make history at ConExpo-Con/AGG, held at the Las Vegas Convention Center, with a Guinness World Record 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 by gathering thousands of attendees clad in vibrant orange construction safety vests to demonstrate the unity and collective $2.2 trillion impact of the United States construction sector — whose companies and workers influence transportation, resource mining, sports venues, civic and cultural monuments and countless other facets of daily life.
ConExpo-Con/AGG, held every three years, is March 3-7, 2026, and attracts nearly 140,000 attendees and over 2,000 exhibitors from around the globe centered around the latest technology, innovations and solutions from companies such as Volvo, Case Construction, Hyundai and others. Its 2026 speakers on industry topics include Caterpillar, John Deere, Amazon Web Services, Autodesk and more.
"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 of Guinness World Records.
For more information, visit conexpoconagg.com.
