It’s officially the start of the festive season in the construction industry as Construction Dive launches its 2025 Holiday Lights contest, encouraging teams nationwide to showcase their most creative illuminated displays across jobsites and offices.
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The annual tradition celebrates the creativity, camaraderie and seasonal spirit found across construction crews. As Construction Dive notes, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year,” a reminder that even amid tight deadlines, cold weather, and long winter nights, a bit of color and cheer can go a long way.
The contest welcomes photos of holiday décor displayed on buildings, cranes, cement mixers, mechanical trucks, trailers, sheds, and any other equipment or workspace. Last year’s contest featured standout entries like the brightly decorated cement mixer and mechanics truck transformed into glowing installations at The Pearl, a demolition project in Charlotte, North Carolina — all courtesy of Trifecta Services Co.
This year, Construction Dive is again inviting readers to brighten inboxes — and the industry — with festive spirit. “We want to see the lights and decorations that you’ve put up around your jobsites and offices,” the announcement encourages. Whether it’s string lights on tower cranes, wreaths on site trailers, or full-scale LED light shows across equipment fleets, all levels of creativity are welcome.
Participants are asked to submit their "cheeriest photos for potential inclusion in a future Construction Dive Daily newsletter." The winning images help highlight the lighter side of construction, a sector often defined by hard work, heavy machinery, and challenging conditions. The contest has become a fun annual moment of unity, allowing companies to showcase their culture and craftsmanship in a unique, joyful way.
To enter, all photos and relevant details must be submitted by midnight on Dec. 16 through the provided online form. For questions, participants are directed to “Email the Construction Dive team using the subject line ‘Holiday Lights Contest.’”
With winter weather rolling in and daylight hours growing shorter, the contest brings a welcome burst of brightness. At jobsites across the country, teams are already beginning to add garlands, glowing trim, and festive displays — transforming works-in-progress into holiday landmarks.
Originally reported by Matthew Thibault in Construction Dive.
