so many people just wanted an avenue where they could come together to listen to true experts in the construction space, especially related to technology, and meet other people who are dealing with the same problems as they are. It brings awareness to technology and
how to implement it. It’s just people having a beer and some food together, talking about technology with the guys who make it. We invite everybody who wants to learn. We have an open-door policy; as long as you’re a professional, student, or faculty member in architecture, engineering, or construction, you’re invited! CALIFORNIA CONSTRUCTOR: What are some of the BIMpulse events you’ve held so far that were most popular? SHOBHIT BAADKAR: We just did a launch with Autodesk earlier this month (May 2026). We did a four-city tour focused on what’s new in Revit 2027. We launched in Los Angeles, and now we’re doing things in Orange County, San Antonio, TX, and we’re growing organically. We did a more construction-focused event with Revisto at Hensel Phelps’ office, where the Revisto guys were there talking about their con- struction platform, their iPad integration in the field, and their new iPhone app. And then we worked with companies such as Chaos, which is a rendering engine that uses AI. Tat company acquired a small startup. After that deal officially closed, the next day Chaos was at a BIMpulse event talking about it. CALIFORNIA CONSTRUCTOR: What is the biggest buzz that people are talking about now at BIMpulse – I’m assuming how AI is getting integrated into the industry?
CHENNIE SUDANA: AI is definitely the big draw right now, the biggest chatter, especially because so much technology is being automated with AI. People want to know how that affects them. A lot of the manual stuff can now be done with AI. I
AGC of California CEO Peter Tateishi (center) received the California Small /Business Champion Award, and TITAN AEC CEO Shobhit Baadkar (far left) received a Small Business Advocate Award from GLAAACC. Also pictured on awards night are Karen Nelson, AGC CA VP Foundation Operations, Darla Macomber, AGC CA COO, Talin Espinoza, Royal Electric, Kayla Montgomery, Sr. Advancement Manager AGC CA, Erin Volk, AGC CA Sr. VP, Workforce & Community Development, and Christina Thompson, GEC2 Inc.
GLAAACC 2026 Awards Recognize Top Leaders From AGC of California, TITAN AEC, and Others
The Greater Los Angeles African American Chamber of Commerce (GLAAACC) celebrated the resilience and strength of small minority businesses, along with the corporations, elected officials and advocates who support them, at the 32nd GLAAACC Economic Awards on April 17, 2026 at the JW Marriott Los Angeles. Among those honored were AGC of California CEO Peter Tateishi, who
received the California Small Business Champion Award, and TITAN AEC CEO Shobhit Baadkar, who received the Small Business Advocate Award from GLAAACC. As the largest AGC chapter in the nation, AGC of California plays a critical
role in strengthening California’s economy by shaping policy, enhancing industry collaboration and developing the construction workforce. Following the presentation, GLAAACC Chairman Gene Hale announced the
formation of GLAAACC’s Construction Advisory Board (GCAB), a partnership between GLAAACC and AGC of California designed to connect partners and resources across the construction industry. The Board’s inaugural initiative, the Prime Pipeline Alliance, will establish a
prime contractor ecosystem that provides small, diverse and emerging firms with direct access to mentorship, subject matter experts and key decision makers. Seven of the nation’s leading construction firms are participating this year.
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