Tuesday, March 17, 2026
7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. National Committee Meetings
9 a.m.-5 p.m. Registration Open
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
7:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Registration Open (Registration will close from 5:30-6:45 p.m.)
8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Construction Management Competition
The Construction Management Competition provides competing university and college teams an opportunity to experience a real-world construction project with unique characteristics and challenges. Participating teams assemble a general contracting firm that represents their school and ABC student chapter in the competition.
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8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. National Board of Directors Registration
8:30 a.m.-3:15 p.m. National Board of Directors Meeting
12:15-1:45 p.m. Association Excellence Awards
The Association Excellence Awards luncheon recognizes and celebrates chapter achievement in membership growth and retention, STEP® participation and other major accomplishments in 2025. National board members, proxies and chapter presidents receive a complimentary ticket to this event, which is the official lunch for the National Board of Directors meeting. Other convention attendees interested in attending this pre-convention event must purchase a ticket during the registration process.
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3:30-5 p.m. Exhibit Hall Grand Opening and Reception Full convention, social and opening night celebration ticket holders only.
Watch Last Year's NCC Highlights! Join us for the official ribbon-cutting ceremony and food, fun and networking with more than 100 exhibitors. Visit with the exhibitors and register for multiple giveaways throughout the hall. Become a part of the mission at Roc Solid Foundation and help build a backyard playset for a family fighting pediatric cancer. You'll find out why Roc Solid says, "play defeats cancer," and we guarantee you will see what hope looks like for the childhood cancer community. Then, stop by the ABC Member Engagement booth to snag some swag and cap off your visit at the Tech Alliance hat bar!
5:30-7 p.m. Opening General Session With Lt. Col. Dan Rooney, Fighter Pilot, Folds of Honor Founder, PGA Pro and Bestselling Author Followed by the Construction Workforce Awards Open to full convention and social ticket holders only.
How To Overcome Obstacles To Reach Your Greatest Potential Lt. Col. Dan Rooney is a highly decorated F-16 fighter pilot with three combat tours in Iraq and the founder and CEO of Folds of Honor, a nonprofit that has awarded nearly 62,000 educational scholarships to the spouses and children of fallen or disabled military service members and first responders. Rooney will discuss leadership, fighter pilot lessons, Folds of Honor, unlocking talents through faith and embracing resistance with a resilient spirit.
Celebrate the Construction Workforce Awards winners: the Craft Instructor of the Year, Craft Professional of the Year, Young Professional of the Year and—new in 2026—the Health and Safety Professional of the Year. Plus, meet the 2026 chair of the ABC National Board of Directors.
7:15-9:30 p.m. Opening Night CelebrationFull convention, social and opening night celebration ticket holders only.
Saddle up for our Western Winter Soiree—Salt Lake City style! Kick off convention week with cozy lodge vibes, twinkle lights and toe-tappin’ tunes. Sip craft cocktails, local whiskeys and dirty sodas, and sample Utah-inspired bites and flavorful jerky while you craft your own s’more. Ride the mechanical bull and brush up on your line dancing skills! Dress smart-western and mingle with industry trailblazers. Warm up the night as we celebrate, create fresh connections and enjoy a little frontier fun.
Thursday, March 19, 2026
6 a.m.-4 p.m. Registration Open
7:30-10 a.m. National Board of Directors Registration
8-10 a.m. National Board of Directors Meeting
8 a.m-3 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open
Watch the National Craft Championship competitors in actions! Visit with more than 100 exhibitors and register for multiple giveaways throughout the hall. Become a part of the mission at Roc Solid Foundation and help build a backyard playset for a family fighting pediatric cancer. You'll find out why Roc Solid says, "play defeats cancer," and we guarantee you will see what hope looks like for the childhood cancer community. Then, stop by the ABC Member Engagement booth to snag some swag and cap off your visit at the Tech Alliance hat bar!
8 a.m.-3 p.m. National Craft Championships
ABC presents the National Craft Championships annually to highlight the achievements of the people who represent the future of the construction industry. Exceptional craft trainees and apprentices travel from across the country to demonstrate their superior skills, training and safe work practices and compete for top honors in their chosen craft. For training sponsors, employers and ABC chapters, the NCC demonstrates a staunch commitment to the career paths the construction industry offers.
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9:15-10 a.m. Industry Insight Sessions Session Information Coming Soon! Open to full convention attendees only.
10:15-11 a.m. Industry Insight Sessions Session Information Coming Soon!Open to full convention attendees only.
10 a.m.-4 p.m. Viewing of the Construction Management Competition Presentations
Cheer on the teams! At the end of the day’s competition, a short list of teams will be selected to move on to the next round. All convention attendees are invited and encouraged to stop by to see the teams at work during competition day. You also won’t want to miss the final presentations showcasing the top teams!
11:15 a.m.-12 p.m. Industry Insight Sessions Session Information Coming SoonOpen to full convention attendees only.
12-3 p.m. Viewing of the National Craft Championships and LunchLunch in Exhibit Hall for full convention and social ticket holders only.
Catch the second half of the action happening at the ABC National Craft Championships! These competitors exemplify the best of the best from across the nation. Plus, exhibitors will be on hand to connect and share the latest industry technology, products and services. Viewing from 12-3 p.m.
5:30-9 p.m. Excellence in Construction® Awards Gala Separate ticketed event.
The 36th Annual National Excellence in Construction Awards Gala celebrates the best in merit shop construction, honoring the most outstanding construction projects and contractors of the year for their remarkable achievements in leadership, safety, innovation and inclusion, diversity and merit.
Friday, March 20, 2026
7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Registration Open
8:30-9:45 a.m. Morning Keynote Breakfast With Jason Hewlett, Award-Winning Entertainer and AuthorOpen to full convention and social ticket holders only.
Jason Hewlett has delivered thousands of presentations over two decades using entertainment, musical impressions and comedy to teach leaders how to capture their unique leadership promise. He is one of the youngest inductees into the prestigious Speaker Hall of Fame and is the author of the acclaimed self-help book, "The Promise to the One." His blog, "The Promise," and online videos and courses inspire and educate corporate executives, artists, leaders and families.
10-11 a.m. Industry Insight Sessions Session Information Coming Soon! Open to full convention attendees only.
11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Economic Update From Anirban Basu Open to full convention and social ticket holders only.
ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu is chairman and CEO of Sage Policy Group Inc., an economic and policy consulting firm in Baltimore. The Baltimore Business Journal named him one of the region’s 20 most powerful business leaders in 2010. Basu teaches the history of economic thought at Goucher College as Distinguished Economist in Residence, and his radio show can be heard weekdays on WYPR, 88.1 FM Baltimore.
5-7 p.m. Careers in Construction Awards
Watch dreams come true at the Careers in Construction Awards, where the winners of the Construction Management Competition and National Craft Championships take center stage for a celebration you won’t soon forget. Honor the best in merit shop construction during this high-energy event.
7:15-10 p.m. Closing Night Celebration Full convention, social, celebration combo and closing night celebration ticket holders only.
Cap off the week at our Life Elevated Closing Night Celebration of the Rocky Mountains—soaring peaks perfect for hiking, biking, rock-climbing and skiing. Sample a brew from the rolling craft beer truck, try fly-tying and strike a pose in the camper photo booth. Dance bands will power the vibes as we celebrate Salt Lake memories and preview adventures in Denver at ABC Convention 2027.
Thank You to Our Sponsors
For information about sponsorship opportunities during ABC Convention 2026, contact Charlie Asmar at [email protected] or (301) 653-8168.