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Start your day with a delicious breakfast and take some time to explore our Exhibitor Hall, featuring innovative solutions and services from construction industry leaders. Don’t forget to check in and pick up your conference materials at registration!

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Rightsizing for Today’s Reality” with Chad Prinkey, Well Built Consulting

In this presentation, we’ll explore how construction companies can effectively manage the ups and downs of business cycles. Whether you’re preparing for growth or dealing with contraction, understanding how to right-size your resources is crucial to maintaining stability and profitability. In his keynote presentation, Chad Prinkey will cover actionable strategies to handle both growth and slowdowns, minimize stress on your team, and prevent financial pitfalls. From staffing and operational excellence to managing cash flow and diversifying markets, you’ll leave with practical tools to optimize your business in any economic climate.

ABOUT CHAD PRINKEY

Chad Prinkey dedicates his time and energy to improving construction companies and project teams while improving the industry as a whole. He has delivered management and executive-level keynotes and programs to 120+ construction companies and more than a dozen associations.

He is the Founder and CEO of Well Built Construction Consulting, which is dedicated to exclusively serving the construction industry. Well Built has a growing team made up of passionate people with direct construction experience, so clients benefit from people who have been in their shoes and solved the problems they’re experiencing.

Foyer

Take a short break and recharge! Visit our Exhibitor Hall to learn more about the latest industry trends and solutions, and connect with our sponsors and exhibitors.

The ECRS Room (Room #1)

Wage Theft and Misclassification: Recent Developments and How to Avoid the Consequences with Jennifer Harris, Esq., & Adam Handfinger, Peckar & Abramson

Explore the latest developments in labor laws and regulations that affect the construction industry. Learn how to identify and avoid common pitfalls that can lead to costly consequences, and gain insights into best practices for maintaining compliance and minimizing risk.

JENNIFER HARRIS, ESQ.

Jennifer Harris is a partner in Peckar & Abramson’s Washington, D.C. office. Her primary areas of practice are construction law, government contracts, and complex commercial litigation.

ADAM HANDFINGER

Magnetic Leadership with Michael Bellaman, ABC National CEO & President

In this session participants explore and breakdown a definition of Leadership introduced by management consultant Alan Medville – “The authentic expression of who you are in such a way that creates the conditions for others to achieve”.  As a student of leadership, Bellaman creates a participative atmosphere which enables robust debate about what makes or does not make a great and “magnetic” leader.  If you want to improve your leadership, this session will give you some fundamentals to work with.

MICHAEL BELLAMAN

Michael D. Bellaman has served as president and chief executive officer of Associated Builders and Contractors, a national trade association representing more than 23,000 members from 67 chapters across the United States, since 2011. In his role, Bellaman leverages the merit shop philosophy to help members develop people, win work and deliver that work safely, ethically and profitably for the betterment of the communities in which they work. Under his leadership, ABC has deployed a five-year, association-wide strategic planning framework to align all chapters and members which, over the last decade, has led to results including; growing contractor membership by 7%, increasing the number of fair and open competition states by 1,100% and the number of right-to-work states by 22%, and expanding Free Enterprise Alliance fundraising by 200%.

The Tech Alliance Room (Room #3)

How Companies Can Use A.I. in Day-to-Day Operations with Dustin Sitton, Incite Automation

Learn how to use the tools you already own to remove busywork from your day, so you can focus on what really matters. See real world examples of how other organizations like yours are leveraging the power of automation and AI tools to drive their businesses forward.

DUSTIN SITTON

Before founding Incite Automation, Dustin was a full code software developer. He loves the minutiae of hands-on development as much as he loves surveying the broader technology landscape. Emboldened by this micro/macro perspective, he excels at identifying paradigm shifts in technology ecosystems.

​As a career consultant, Dustin has envisioned and executed forward-thinking software solutions for hundreds of businesses. Always one to challenge the status quo, Dustin believes in bringing transparency, discovery, excitement… and entertainment to every engagement.

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Take a short break and recharge! Visit our Exhibitor Hall to learn more about the latest industry trends and solutions, and connect with our sponsors and exhibitors.

The ECRS Room (Room #1)

Establishing a Safety Management System & Supporting Culture, a Safety Panel Discussion

Join our expert panel for a dynamic discussion on the latest strategies and best practices for establishing a world-class safety management system. Explore the critical connection between safety culture and business success, and gain actionable insights to help you build a safer, healthier, and more resilient construction organization.

PANELISTS

Jonathan Umanzor, Senior Safety Manager, Harvey Cleary
Alex Rodas, Safety Director, Miller & Long Co., Inc.
Jose Mayen, President, Mayen Safety Solutions, LLC
Frank Trujillo, CSP, Executive Director of Risk Management, Coakley & Williams Construction (Moderator)

Hot Labor Issues of 2025: Immigration, DEI Orders & Union Organizing with Maury Baskin, Littler

Stay ahead of the curve on the most pressing labor issues affecting the construction industry in 2025. This informative session will delve into the latest developments and trends surrounding wage misclassification, project labor agreements (PLAs), union organizing, FMLA, and other critical topics. Get expert insights and practical guidance to help you minimize risk and ensure compliance.

MAURY BASKIN

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The Tech Alliance Room (Room #3)

Fireside Chat: Trade Partner Relationships

This discussion will bring together general contractors and subcontractors of all sizes to tackle how we’re navigating today’s challenges, different communication styles, and the best strategies for working together to deliver projects on time and on budget.

PANELISTS

Aaron Shapiro, Business Development Manager, Shapiro & Duncan
Megan Ross, LEED AP BD+C, Project Manager, Coakley & Williams Construction
Mike Ginsberg, Executive Vice President, Chesapeake Contracting Group
Dan Novack, President, Mid-Atlantic, Balfour Beatty US
Chad Prinkey, Well Built Consulting (Moderator)

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Take a short break and recharge! Visit our Exhibitor Hall to learn more about the latest industry trends and solutions, and connect with our sponsors and exhibitors.

Main Ballroom

High Times at Work: Navigating Cannabis Regulations in Construction with Bert Randall, Esq., Franklin & Prokopik, P.C.

As marijuana laws continue to develop, employers must adapt to new legal and practical challenges in maintaining workplace compliance and safety.  Our discussion will provide a comprehensive overview of marijuana’s effects, recent studies, and its evolving legal status at both federal and state levels. Attendees will gain insights into a variety of legal risks and concerns, including workers’ compensation, employment liability issues, drug testing limitations, and strategies for handling positive test results—especially in safety-sensitive positions. The session will also explore recent case law from around the country and examine their implications for employers. Attendees will be equipped with the knowledge to develop legally sound and effective workplace policies in this shifting legal landscape.

BERT RANDALL, JR., ESQ.

Bert’s marketing director would say that his trial practice involves complex civil litigation. While heading F&P’s Labor & Employment Practice Group, he focuses much of his efforts on strategic planning to avoid costly litigation. Bert’s marketing director also adds that he is a fellow of the College of Workers’ Compensation Lawyers, is a former Chair of USLAW’s national Employment & Labor Practice Group and has been recognized by Best Lawyers in the Employment Law and Workers’ Compensation practice areas. Additionally, she says that he has often testified before the Maryland General Assembly and serves as General Counsel to some of Maryland’s largest trade associations. She also says that he talks a lot.

Bert, however, says he likes long walks on the beach, hates rude people, and has never inhaled.  He would also like to clarify that “talks a lot” means that he lectures extensively across the country and has been quoted in many legal and trade publications.

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The ECRS Room (Room #1)

PLAs & The New Administration with Ben Brubeck, VP of Regulatory, Labor & State Affairs, ABC National

Join Ben Brubeck, VP of Regulatory, Labor & State Affairs at ABC National, for a comprehensive analysis of the construction industry’s prospects under the new administration. With the administration’s stated opposition to Project Labor Agreements (PLAs), what reforms can we expect? How will federal policies impact the construction industry, from labor laws to infrastructure spending? Get expert insights on the policy landscape and what it means for your business in this informative and timely session.

BEN BRUBECK

Dark Web Case Study & Cyber Security with Satyam Verma, Egnyte

SATYAM VERMA

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The Tech Alliance Room (Room #3)

Tech Adoption: How We Grew Through Tech (Panel)

Hear from forward-thinking construction leaders who have successfully harnessed the power of technology to drive growth, improve efficiency, and enhance productivity. This insightful panel discussion brings together experts from top construction companies to share their real-world experiences, challenges, and triumphs in adopting and implementing innovative technologies.

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PANELISTS

Chris Barry, IT Director, Southway Builders, Inc.
Lorri Grayson, PE, Partner & Founder, GGA Construction
Tom Pittman, Chief Integration Officer, Chaney Enterprises
Lowell Kramer, Worth & Company
Jack Kwait-Blank, Construction Technology Manager, Coakley & Williams Construction (Moderator)

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Main Ballroom

Today and Tomorrow: Solving the Skilled Labor Shortage with Technology & Culture with Kassy Slaughter, Procore

The construction industry is at a crossroads, facing a critical labor shortage and the looming loss of expertise as seasoned professionals retire. Meanwhile, younger generations remain hesitant to join the workforce. This session draws from Procore’s State of Construction report to explore how culture and technology can address these challenges head-on. Discover how innovations like AI, AR, robotics, and automation are driving productivity on job sites and boosting profit margins while also creating exciting new roles, and preserving decades of hard-earned expertise—ensuring that personal and industry legacies endure. Learn how tech can help us extend careers without the physical toll, pass knowledge to the next generation, and foster a healthier culture that empowers today’s workforce while attracting tomorrow’s talent.

KASSY SLAUGHTER

With over 18 years in the construction industry, Kassy is a passionate advocate for the sector, believing that the future of the built world rests in the hands of construction.

In her current role, Kassy leads conversations about the industry, with the industry—covering topics like the workforce shortage, company culture, and the technology trends shaping the future of construction. She is passionate about addressing the PR challenges facing the industry, working to reshape perceptions and highlight the value and gratification that come from a career in construction.

Before joining Procore, Kassy managed high-profile commercial, luxury retail, and multifamily projects in General Contracting PM and Owner Representative roles for 10 years. In her 9 years at Procore, she has played a key leadership role in construction education, helping others understand the complexities of the industry and the transformative power of culture and education.

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