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record turnout of more than 750 construction industry pro- fessionals and guests gathered


at the Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Octo- ber 6-9 for AGC of California’s annual networking and professional develop- ment conference, CONSTRUCT 2026, presented by PlanHub. Te much-anticipated annual event


drew top construction industry leaders from across California as well as doz- ens of students from AGC of California student chapters. They participated in a variety of business, educational and networking sessions and meetings and spent time with industry solution providers and vendors at the related Construction Expo. Kicking off the conference with a


dynamic opening session, 2026 AGC of California President Ryan Aukerman welcomed attendees and noted that “strengthening collaboration between owners and contractors continues to be a central part of our program this year.” Aukerman also announced that AGC


Another Record Set for


CONSTRUCT 2026 AGC of California Conference Engages Industry Professionals in Educational, Business and Networking Events BY CAROL EATON


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CALIFORNIA CONSTRUCTOR NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2026


of California won the J. Howard Mock Award from AGC of America, recognizing the AGC Chapter with the largest overall net growth in contractor membership of any AGC Chapter across the country. “Tat is an incredible accomplishment and one that reflects the strength of this organization and the value of the AGC of California community,” he said. “It takes all of us – our members, our leadership, our partners and our staff – working together to create the programs, advocacy, resources, relationships and opportunities that make AGC of Califor- nia what it is today.”


General Session Speakers Deliver Opening session speaker Zach Giglio, CEO and co-founder of GCM, delivered a keynote address that spotlighted ar- tificial intelligence as more than a new


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