ASSOCIATION HIGHLIGHTS Strong Turnout for Construct 2019


Construction Industry Leaders Gather in Huntington Beach for Variety of Education, Business and Networking Forums


By Carol Eaton More than 430 construction


industry professionals gathered in Huntington Beach October 9-11, 2019 for AGC of California’s revamped Annual Conference, Construct 2019. Many of the state’s top


construction industry leaders along with nearly 70 students from 10 AGC of California student chapters took part in a variety of business, educational and networking sessions and meetings. Tey heard from engaging speakers such as genera- tional research expert and author Sarah Sladek, discussed AGC's recent launch of Build California, and spent time with industry suppliers and solution providers during a daylong Construction Expo event. Construct offered an array of


events geared towards the many student chapter members in atten- dance. Tat included a student chapter job fair, student competition


and several seminars specifically tailored to the incoming young professional workforce. AGC


held its 2019 Construction Safety Excellence Awards luncheon in conjunction with the conference, elected its 2020 leadership, and tackled a host of industry issues and AGC business.


Opening Session Keynote: The Talent Generation


Sarah Sladek, president of XYZ


University, kicked off the opening general session with a dynamic, interactive discussion on how various social, economic and political influ- ences have shaped generations from Baby Boomers to Gens X, Y and Z and have impacted the workforce and talent shortage. Te biggest factor impacting the workforce shift, according to Sladek, is the unprecedented level of change occurring over the last several decades. “We’re living


AGC CEO Peter Tateishi joined keynote speaker Sarah Sladek, XYZ University, to introduce Build California during the opening general session.


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through an era where more change is happening than at any other time in all of history,” she said. Adapting to


AGC of California 2019 President Jerome Di Padova.


and embracing change is essential to building and maintaining a vibrant workforce. She pointed to research showing that fostering collabo- ration in the workplace and bringing together experienced leaders with younger workers can help bridge many workplace challenges. Sladek joined AGC of California


CEO Peter Tateishi in a Q&A that highlighted the new AGC Build California initiative. “Build California allows us to take back our narrative and communicate what construction careers actually offer through videos and curriculum that reach the next generation where they are,” Tateishi told the packed opening session audience. Sladek said Build California fills


a void by offering a fresh approach that effectively exposes the next generation of workers to the many career options in the construction industry. “Build California is going to


A student chapter job fair took place during the Expo day at Construct 2019.


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