10:15-11 a.m.
All Hands on Tech: What’s New and What’s Next
Matthew Abeles, Vice President of Technology and Innovation, Associated Builders and Contractors; Jeff Sample, Industry Evangelist, Join; and Jay Snyder, President, Big Blue Innovations

Moderated by Christopher Durso, Editor-in-Chief, Construction Executive

Kick off Construction Executive’s first-ever “All Hands on Tech” showcase with a panel discussion that reviews the cutting-edge present and bleeding-edge future of construction technology. From straight talk about how companies of all sizes are putting contech to work at the office and in the field today, to a preview of the next generation of products and applications, our experts will offer practical, accessible solutions for working more safely, optimizing efficiencies and growing your business.

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10:15-11a.m. Show Me the Money (Supply)
Anirban Basu, ABC Chief Economist

Soft landing? Something harder? Whither inflation? This presentation will supply in-depth analysis of the major factors shaping economic outcomes, including central bank policymaking, worker attitudes, business confidence and geopolitics. It will then turn toward a forecast for the year to come, highlighting the major risks that economic stakeholders will likely encounter.

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11:15 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
Lessons Learned From the Past Election Cycle
Kristen Swearingen, Vice President. Legislative and Political Affairs; Melanie Pfeiffenberger, Director of Political Affairs; Vance Walter, Director of Legislative and Political Affairs

Join a group of political experts for a look back at the last election cycle to evaluate what went well for merit shop contractors and what did not. If we could do it all over again, would we campaign or spend differently? And what did we learn that will help prepare for the 2024 presidential election?

11:15 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
Navigating Unchartered Waters: A Look at the Economy, Increased Regulatory Requirements and Other Risks to Contractors
Jack Callahan, CPA
Partner, Construction Industry Leader, CohnReznick

The past three years have certainly been unprecedented. Not surprisingly, the results are uneven, with certain segments and contractors doing very well while others struggle with consistent backlog and reliable workflow. As we begin 2023, the construction industry as a whole is seeing the largest backlog ever recorded. As advocacy groups continue to report, governmental agencies have increased funding, and the commitment is to award larger work programs than ever.

This session will focus on the 2023 outlook from a funding, regulatory and delivery perspective for contractors as well as navigating the current economic climate, impending recession and inflationary risks.

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11:15 a.m.-12 p.m.
STEP by STEP: Demystifying the Value of ABC’s Safety Management Program
Mary Glover, Safety Officer, GLB Concrete Construction; Thomas “Murph” Murphy, Vice President of Aggregates Division, Power & Construction Group; Stephanie Schmidt, President, Poole Anderson Construction
Moderated by Frank Trujillo, Vice President, Safety, Miller and Long

Is STEP an awards program, a benchmarking tool or both? Discover how participating contractors have used the STEP self-assessment to identify continuous improvements and innovations for health and safety programs that position them as top contractors in their markets. If you are confused about STEP and the value it delivers to your management team, your employees and your clients and/or you serve on an ABC chapter board, this is a “must-attend” session.