ABC Regional Construction Summit: Innovating the Future of Construction
Coakley & Williams Construction proudly sponsored and actively participated in the ABC Regional Construction Summit: Innovating the Future of Construction. This premier event, co-hosted by ABC Chesapeake Shores, ABC Greater Baltimore, ABC of Metro Washington, and ABC Virginia, brought together industry leaders to discuss emerging trends and strategies shaping the construction landscape.
Held at the Maryland Live! Casino & Hotel in Hanover, MD, the summit featured a comprehensive agenda, including keynote presentations, breakout sessions, and networking opportunities. The day commenced with registration and breakfast, followed by a morning keynote on 'Rightsizing vs. Downsizing' presented by Chad Prinkey of Well Built Construction Consulting.
Establishing a Safety Management System & Supporting Culture: Moderated by Frank Trujillo, Executive Director of Risk Management, this panel delved into best practices for fostering a robust safety culture within organizations.
Our team members played pivotal roles in several breakout sessions:
Establishing a Safety Management System & Supporting Culture: Moderated by Frank Trujillo, Executive Director of Risk Management, this panel delved into best practices for fostering a robust safety culture within organizations.
Fireside Chat: Trade Partner Relationships: Megan Ross, Project Manager, contributed to a panel discussion emphasizing the importance of collaboration between general contractors and trade partners to achieve project success.
How Small-to-Mid Size Companies Grow Through Tech: Jack Kwait-Blank, Construction Technology Manager, moderated this session, exploring how technology adoption drives growth in construction firms.
Fireside Chat: Trade Partner Relationships: Megan Ross, Project Manager, contributed to a panel discussion emphasizing the importance of collaboration between general contractors and trade partners to achieve project success.
How Small-to-Mid Size Companies Grow Through Tech: Jack Kwait-Blank, Construction Technology Manager, moderated this session, exploring how technology adoption drives growth in construction firms.
Other attendees from our team included Lisa Schlossberg, Executive Director of Marketing & Communications, Neil Caulfield, Field Technology Engineer, and Tony Alvarez, Assistant Superintendent, who engaged in various sessions and networking events.
The summit concluded with a keynote by Kassy Slaughter, Head of Construction Education at Procore, addressing solutions to the skilled labor shortage through technology and culture.
Our participation underscores our commitment to industry leadership, safety excellence, and technological advancement. We look forward to implementing the insights gained to continue delivering exceptional results for our clients and partners.
