Keynote Presentation: The Power of Significant Moments: Elevating Relationships & Performance | Wednesday, March 25

Success and relationships aren't just achievements—they're built through simple moments that truly matter. These moments connect us as leaders, team members, and human beings, reengaging the lost art of human connection. Jon Petz reveals the extraordinary value of transforming everyday moments into SIGNIFICANT, memorable—even MAGNIFICENT—opportunities to positively impact those around you. He will demonstrate how a simple shift in perspective can infuse more magic and positive results into work, life, leadership, and relationships.

Speaker:
Jon Petz, Performance & Engagement Expert, Author, and Magician

Upskilling Workforce Performance with Role-Specific Roadmaps for Success | Wednesday, March 25

The construction industry is facing a hiring and retention crisis, and traditional recruiting tactics aren’t enough to solve it. This session will explore how intentional career development pathing can become a powerful tool for attracting and keeping top talent. Examine the measurable ROI of workforce roadmaps and explore how to put these strategies into action today. 

Speaker:
Stephen Hunt, Director, Corporate Talent Development, Jacobsen Construction 

Building Thriving Teams Ready for the Future of Work | Thursday, March 26

Whether it’s next quarter’s economy, shifting supply chains, industry consolidation, or the next wave of technology, leaders today are navigating more uncertainty than ever. And yet, many organizations are still asking the wrong question: What will the future of work look like? The better question is: How do we build teams so strong that it doesn’t matter what the future looks like?

In this engaging, story-driven, and actionable keynote, workplace culture and leadership expert Eric Termuende shares a practical blueprint for leading through change by strengthening the human systems that drive performance. Designed for leaders managing multi-generational workforces and planning for what’s next, this session focuses on building resilient, high-trust teams that reduce friction, retain great people, transfer critical knowledge, and stay adaptable—no matter what’s happening in the market.

You will walk away with a clear, research-backed approach to navigate the future of work. You’ll also learn how to deepen trust, how to remove friction, and how to build a culture of experimentation that everyone is involved in.

Speaker:
Eric Termuende, Future of Work Expert, Author

Navigating Data Center Projects | Thursday, March 26

Data centers are mission-critical projects where every component—especially insulation—is essential for their success. This session explores the true day to day realities our members experience as they navigate the ever-changing landscape of data center projects. We will share a tactical list of challenges and best practices, what’s changed, what’s harder than expected, and what actually works.

NIA’s Premier Industry Manufacturer Award Presentation 

NIA launched the Premier Industry Manufacturer Program to recognize and distinguish exemplary companies as industry advocates and leaders. Join us as we find out which NIA member companies will receive the Premier Industry Manufacturer recognition!

2025 Safety Excellence Award 

Join us as we recognize and congratulate the Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum winners of NIA’s Safety Excellence Award! This national award is the industry’s highest safety honor and recognizes top companies that have established structured safety programs to ensure the well-being of their employees and create safe working environments. Click here to learn more about NIA’s Safety Excellence Award.

NIA’s Business Session 

NIA’s active members (Contractors, Distributors, Fabricators, and Laminators) should plan to attend NIA’s Business Session, where they will vote on the new members of the Board of Directors.