Conference Agenda

This agenda is subject to change

Day One

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Registration / Information Desk / Exhibits

8:30 AM – 10:30 AM

AGC of America
National CLC In-Person Meeting

Chapter CLC leadership are also invited to participate

This is an in-person business meeting of AGC of America’s National Construction Leadership Committee. The ​Construction Leadership​ Committee’s mission is to fulfill the need to cultivate the next generation of leaders in the construction industry as well as the association both at the local and national levels.  Chapter CLC Leadership are also invited to participate.

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM

AGC of America

CLC Chapter Leadership Networking Luncheon

Invite Only

Chapter CLC Leadership are invited to participate in this networking luncheon to learn more about what your AGC membership has to offer, AGC’s Political Action Committee, and next steps in your leadership journey.

Sponsored by:

1:00 PM – 1:15 PM

Welcome Address

Trey Pebley, Foremost Paving (Vice President, AGC of America)
Jeremy Wheeler, Burleson Construction (CLC Chair, AGC of America)
Naley McKamish, McKamish, Inc. (Young Constructors Chair, Master Builders’ Association of Western Pennsylvania)

1:15 PM – 5:00 PM

CONCURRENT SESSION
Construction Innovation Field Trip: Carnegie Mellon University Robotics Innovation Center and Pitt BioForge Tour

  • Gain insights into a succesful rebuild of Pittsburgh’s industrial riverfront
  • Understand what goes into the construction of an advanced research facility
  • Discover the role construction plays in the client’s / owener’s sustainbility goals

Hazelwood Green is rebuilding Pittsburgh’s riverfront as a beacon of innovation, creativity, and wellbeing—in ways that align with Pittsburgh and the surrounding communities. The tour also includes two stops: Carnegie Mellon University’s Robotics Innovation Center and the University of Pittsburgh Bioforge!

Through 150,000 square feet of research space and dedicated areas for robotics testing, the CMU RIC brings together fundamental and applied robotics research in a dynamic and adaptive environment, working across traditional disciplinary boundaries to tackle future challenges. The facility will also provide opportunities for the community to engage with roboticists and to learn about robotics and artificial intelligence.

The University of Pittsburgh Bioforge is a 175,000 sq. ft., 3 story building owned and operated by University of Pittsburgh. The project consists of the tenant improvement construction of approximately 110,000 sq. ft. for ElevateBio. The tenant space includes: cGMP manufacturing of viral vectors and cell and gene therapies, support QC/Micro Labs/MSAT support labs, office and administrative support areas, shipping, receiving, GMP and non-GMP warehouse, and kitting and a mechanical penthouse.

CONCURRENT SESSION
CLC Signature Community Service Project

A Fun and Engaging Approach to Collaboration

  • Develop networking skills by engaging with peers in a collaborative enviornment
  • Hone problem-solving skills through an interactive bike-building exercise
  • Understand elements in succesful community service and service learning projects

• Play Trivia: Teams will participate in four rounds of trivia, hosted by Buzz Worthy Pub Trivia. Topics will include geography, entertainment, current events, and more. At the end of each round, the host will discuss the correct answers. Teams earn bicycle parts as they answer questions correctly.

• Build Bikes: Following the trivia, teams will use their collected parts to assemble their bikes. If necessary, additional pieces will be provided to ensure every team can complete their bike.

• Donate Bikes: All assembled bikes will be donated.

5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

AGC of America
Welcome Reception

Sponsored by:

Day Two

Thursday, October 2, 2025

7:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Registration / Information Desk / Exhibits

7:30 AM – 8:30 AM

Continental Breakfast

8:30 AM – 9:30 AM

Mental Health in Construction

Richard Jones, YouTurn Health
Jason Malatak, Mosites Construction Company
Kara McCaffrey, MBA, Houck Group, Inc.

  • Describe the role leadership plays in fostering a mentally health workplace.
  • Identify the key components of an employee support plan including training staff to recognize and check-in on struggling staff, holding open discussions on mental health, and providing easily accessible and confidential support resources.
  • Discuss what other AGC member companies have done to successfully support employee mental health.
  • Determine how to talk about mental health support resources in a way that makes employees and their family members more likely to engage with them.

You’ve likely seen the stats about the state of mental health in construction: Studies by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) show that construction has the highest rate of overdose deaths, and the second highest rate of suicides compared to all other U.S. industries. Further, shame and stigma keep 78% of construction workers from getting the help they need. The good news is that employers can positively impact employee behavioral health.

In this session, attendees will get actionable advice for top-down leadership to help foster a mentally healthy workplace and break the stigma that prevents people from getting help. Hear how to train management and supervisors to identify the signs of a struggling employee and approach them from a place of care and support. Understand the importance of offering employees and their family members access to support for behavioral support and how to promote these resources in a way that people will use them. Attendees will also step through real-world examples of what leadership at other AGC member companies have done to address and support the behavioral health of their employees, such as providing dedicated resources and training staff to recognize the signs of someone struggling and approaching them from a place of care.

9:30AM – 10:00AM

Networking Break

Sponsored by:

10:00AM – 11:30AM

KEYNOTE
The Power of TALK in an AI World

Anthony Huey, CommunicateClearly

  • Understand the critical importance of verbal communication in an AI-driven world.
  • Transform your first impression instantly with three simple strategies.
  • Discover six key reasons to prioritize verbal communication over written communication.
  • Explore the importance of small talk in business & life, and how to master it.
  • Leverage AI to dramatically enhance your verbal communication in meetings, conversations, presentations and more.

In a world where ChatGPT enables everyone to write like a Harvard graduate, the true power to stand out now lies in verbal communication. Unfortunately, many studies show that the fear of public speaking ranks higher than the fear of death, and those who struggle to talk in front of others will quickly find themselves and their organizations falling behind. Join Anthony Huey in this lively and thought-provoking keynote as he explores the power of verbal communication. Anthony helps his audiences understand the importance of perception and how first impressions are primarily formed when we speak, whether in person, virtually, or on the phone.

11:30AM – 11:45AM

2025 CLC Scholarship Presentation

11:45AM – 1:00PM

Networking Lunch

Sponsored by:

1:00PM – 1:45PM

Managerial Effectiveness

Len Petrancosta, Peak Performance Management, Inc.

Learn how to prioritize what truly matters by cutting through the noise of daily demands. This session introduces the Eisenhower Matrix to help identify low-value tasks, delegate effectively, and reclaim time for high-impact work.

2:15 PM – 4:00 PM

CLC Best Practices Roundtable

  • Gain insights into proven strategies for improving engagement in various CLC initiatives
  • Identify opportunities for CLC growth in participation and engagement in initiatives
  • Develop ability to plan and execute member-led CLC activities

Join CLC leaders from top CLC Chapters around the country to learn best practices in organizing and energizing your local CLC. This roundtable discussion will cover everything from CLC’s charity and community engagement projects to facilitating the success of students and student chapters.

6:00PM – 8:00PM

Master Builders’ Association of Western Pennsylvania
Reception

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