BUILDING YOUR NETWORK


Over 600 Turn Out


for CONSTRUCT 2024 AGC of California Conference Engages Industry Professionals in Educational, Business and Networking Events


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ore than 620 construction industry professionals gath- ered at the Omni Rancho


Las Palmas in Rancho Mirage, October 1-4, 2024 for AGC of California’s annual networking and professional develop- ment conference, CONSTRUCT 2024, presented by Autodesk. Te much-anticipated annual event


drew top construction industry leaders from across California as well as nearly 90 students representing a dozen AGC of California student chapters. Tey partici- pated 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. One of the highlights of this year’s con-


ference programming was the focus on fostering collaboration between owners and contractors, as highlighted by 2024 President Steve Rule in the welcome session. “Construct is all about looking ahead — adapting to change, embracing innovation, and shaping the future of con- struction,” he commented. “Te next few days are packed with opportunities for us to learn from one another, develop fresh strategies, and leave with insights that will influence how we build California.”


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CALIFORNIA CONSTRUCTOR NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2024


1 Opening Session keynote speaker Alex Willis, Leadership Surge 2 General Session speaker Mike Clancy, FMI 3 Julie Owen, Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority, and Ramon Hopkins, Caltrans, participated in a panel discussion on infrastructure construction during the opening


general session. 4 Hunter and Austin Conti (far left and right) with Tenna are pictured with AGC of California’s


Chief of Staff Juliana Almanza and CEO Peter Tateishi. 5 Enjoying a CONSTRUCT 2024 networking event are (left to right) Katie Rossetti, Pure Effect,


Inc. Environmental Solutions; Laiza Oliveira, AD/S Companies; Tammy and Pat Kally (AGC of California President-Elect and incoming first lady); and Darla Macomber and Ashley Kaiser,


AGC of California. 6 Exhibitors engage with attendees at the Expo. 7 Participating in an AGC of California President’s “Meet and Greet” session with student


chapter members were (left to right) 2022-23 President Dina Kimble, Royal Electric; incoming 2025 President Pat Kelly, Granite Construction; and 2024 President Steve Rule, Turner Construction.


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