ACEA Construction Expo

The annual ACEA Construction Expo is a fun opportunity for students to explore career options in the construction industry. Students get hands-on experience with the opportunity to operate construction equipment and technology. Construction experts host live, interactive demonstrations and show how to prioritize safety with immersive activities.

The 2026 Construction Expo will be held on March 27, 2026 at the City of Austin Watershed Protection Department.

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2026 EXPO BOOKLET


Live Construction Demos

Thank you to the participating companies and organizations who will be providing hands-on demo station for students.

  • City of Austin - simulator, virtual reality booth, heavy equipment demonstration
  • MLA Geotechnical – Geotechnical Rig, Informational Booth
  • Pape-Dawson Engineers – Survey Station
  • Much more stations to come!


Construction Expo Sponsorship

Thank you to the sponsors who made the 2024 Construction Expo possible by providing funds, equipment, or volunteers for the event!

Gold Hard Hat - $1,000

  • ​Hydro Source 

​ Silver Hard Hat - $500
​ Bronze Hard Hat - $250

Lunch Sponsor

  • ADS 

Safety Presentation Sponsor

  • The Nitsche Group

Safety Equipment Sponsor

  • Ashton Woods
  • Capital Excavation
  • Ranger Excavating

Volunteering at Construction Expo

Volunteers assist with registration and parking for the school buses, direct students to demo stations, and help with distributing goodie bags provided to each student at the end of the event.  Thank you to the following companies who provided volunteers for the 2024 Construction Expo!

  • ADS
  • Ashton Woods
  • Central Texas Technology Solutions
  • Pape-Dawson Engineers
  • The Nitsche Group 
  • Westwood Professional Services 

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