About The Utility Expo (ICUEE) 2027
The utility construction equipment show, held in Louisville in odd years with test-drive and demonstration areas. Exhibitors show trenchers, horizontal directional drills, aerial lifts, digger derricks, vacuum excavators and compact equipment.
Why it matters for machine research
The main event for researching equipment used in electric, water, telecom and gas utility construction.
Machines and technology to look for
Compare suppliers on the same application questions.
Compare suppliers on the same application questions.
Compare suppliers on the same application questions.
Compare suppliers on the same application questions.
Compare suppliers on the same application questions.
Compare suppliers on the same application questions.
How to work this show
Compare operating cost per hour, service intervals, telematics and dealer support where the machine will work.
Before the show, shortlist exhibitors from the official exhibitor list. After it, compare the machines you saw in the MBB machine directory and work out the installed cost with total installed cost.
Write down the material, tolerance and volume you need before you go. Ask every exhibitor the same questions, then compare the answers on MBB.
Facts at a glance
| Official name | The Utility Expo (formerly ICUEE, the International Construction & Utility Equipment Exposition) |
|---|---|
| Organizer | Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) |
| How often | Biennial |
| Venue | Kentucky Exposition Center |
| Official site | icuee.com |
Dates and venue checked against the organizer's page on 2026-11-06. Schedules change; the official site controls.