Advanced innovations and upgraded visitor experiences reinforce the venue’s position as a premier international event destination
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA), together with joint venture construction leaders AECOM Hunt and The PENTA Building Group (Hunt-PENTA), officially celebrated the completion of the Las Vegas Convention Center’s major renovation with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The event brought together tourism officials, elected representatives, project leadership, and skilled tradespeople who played a key role in delivering the project over the past two years
The renovation initiative began in 2023 and covered approximately 3.2 million square feet across the Central, North, and South Halls. A centerpiece of the upgrade is a newly designed 100,000-square-foot Grand Lobby, equipped with advanced digital wayfinding technology to improve navigation and visitor flow
As part of the transformation, the convention center now offers cutting-edge event spaces, upgraded building infrastructure, improved acoustics, enhanced digital displays, and modern technology systems—all designed to elevate the overall visitor experience. Notably, construction was carefully phased to ensure that events continued without disruption, allowing the facility to remain fully operational throughout the renovation period
Recognized as one of the premier convention venues in the United States, the LVCC regularly hosts globally significant trade shows such as CES, SEMA, World of Concrete, and CONEXPO-CON/AGG. In 2024 alone, Las Vegas attracted nearly 6 million convention attendees, with the convention sector contributing an estimated $16 billion to the Southern Nevada economy. With the renovation now complete, the LVCC is preparing for a robust events calendar in 2026, with projections of approximately 48 trade shows and more than 1.23 million attendees
“This renovation reinforces the Las Vegas Convention Center’s position as a leader in the industry and prepares it for decades of continued success,” said Joe Eckhart, Vice President and Convention Center Market Lead at AECOM Hunt. “Completing a project of this scale while keeping the facility fully functional required exceptional coordination and teamwork. We are extremely proud of what our teams have accomplished
John Cannito, President and CEO of The PENTA Building Group, added that the project represents a significant milestone for both the convention center and the city of Las Vegas. “This transformation highlights the expertise and commitment of our construction partners and workforce. The upgraded facility strengthens Las Vegas’ ability to attract world-class events and supports long-term economic growth. We are honored to have collaborated with LVCVA and AECOM Hunt on a project that will benefit the community for years to come.
About AECOM Hunt
Founded in 1944, AECOM Hunt has earned a reputation for being unconditionally client focused. From iconic stadiums and arenas to next-gen transportation hubs to sustainable healthcare and academic buildings, AECOM Hunt deploys the latest technologies and industry-leading practices to deliver projects on schedule and within budget, no matter the scope. AECOM Hunt is a fully owned subsidiary of AECOM, the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.
About The PENTA Building Group
The PENTA Building Group is a nationally recognized commercial contractor with offices in Nevada, Arizona and Southern California, PENTA serves as a general contractor, construction manager, and design-build partner, collaborating closely with project stakeholders to deliver complex healthcare environments that prioritize patient care, safety, and operational efficiency. PENTA is continually ranked annually among ENR’s top 400 national general contracting firms and top 100 Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) firms.
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