BUILDING YOUR NETWORK


Olympics work, water and utility, rail, education and maritime sectors, offering attendees the chance to hear from and interact with owners and leaders from an array of California’s top public and private agencies.


Te closing session for CONSTRUCT


2025 featured a panel discussion on upcoming election predictions, political analysis, incoming laws and regulations impacting California contractors. Moder- ated by AGC of California advocate Felipe Fuentes, CEO of Pacific Coast Capitol Advisors Inc., the session featured insights from panelists Jon Switalski, executive director of Rebuild Together Partnership, Leah Pilconis, general counsel for AGC of America, and Michael Quigley, executive director of California Alliance for Jobs.


Opportunity to Learn, Grow and Connect CONSTRUCT 2025 offered ample oppor- tunities for participants to learn and con- nect across all generations and industry roles and sectors. In addition to the owner showcase


sessions, there were over a dozen ed- ucational sessions over three days that provided student and general attendees valuable information on everything from building a future-ready workforce - what motivates Gen Z, to leadership in strategic decision making, retention strategies in a changing California, and more. Several social and networking events


provided additional opportunities to connect. These included a welcome reception, Expo with over two dozen exhibitors, Tursday Night Bash complete with Karaoke and Friday golf. Plans are already underway for CONSTRUCT 2026, slated for October 6-9, 2026 again at the Grand Hyatt Indian Wells. Visit AGC of California’s website at www.agc-ca.org for more on additional upcoming events in 2026.


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CALIFORNIA CONSTRUCTOR NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2025


Accepting the 2025 Chapter of the Year of Award on behalf of AGC of California are, from left, Juliana Almanza, chief of staff; Peter Tateishi, CEO; 2025 President Pat Kelly, Granite Construction; 2024 President Steve Rule, Turner Construction; 2026 President Ryan Aukerman, Griffith Company; Justin Ross; and AGC of America 2025 President Todd Roberts, ERS Inc.


AGC of CA Wins 2025 National Chapter of the Year


AGC of California was honored to receive the 2025 Large Chapter of the Year award from AGC of America for the second year in a row. The award recognizes chapters that have made a significant impact at both the state and regional levels. A video from AGC of America presented during the recent awards gala in


Washington, D.C. noted that the award is one of the highest honors a chapter can receive: “It recognizes chapters that demonstrate outstanding leadership, inno- vative programming, strong membership growth and meaningful impact on the construction industry.” 2025 AGC of California President Pat Kelly commented, “I am incredibly proud


of the work the AGC of California members and staff do to drive opportunities to build and strengthen California. It is very exciting to be recognized for our amazing work. Great job and congratulations to the AGC of California!”


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