Associates (Manufacturer) Session
Key Updates for Manufacturers: The One Big Beautiful Bill
Thursday, March 26 

With the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) now law, the manufacturing world is changing fast, and this session will help you strip away the legal jargon to highlight which parts of OBBBA matter most to your business. No matter what your role is, key parts of this bill may impact your day-to-day job and project planning. Brian McCuller will guide you through the act’s hidden opportunities and give you a roadmap to help your business adapt and thrive.

Speaker:
Brian McCuller, JD, CPA, Tax Department and Practice Leader & Partner, GRASSI

Distributors/Fabricators Session
Impact of Tariffs on the Construction Industry
Thursday, March 26 

Brian Kassalen will examine how fluctuating tariffs are creating uncertainty across the construction industry, focusing on the unique pressures facing manufacturers and distributors, while exploring the additional impacts on project owners and contractors. You will gain a clearer understanding of how these evolving policies are reshaping strategies and long-term project planning.

Speaker:
Brian Kassalen, CPA, CFF, CCFIP, Principal–Construction Industry Leader, Baker Tilly

Health and Safety Session: Elevating Safety: Best Practices & Culture
Wednesday, March 25

Gain practical insights for building a safety program that protects your workforce and strengthens your organization's overall performance. During this session, Mike Hill, Performance Contracting, will explore the essential best practices for a highly effective safety program, emphasizing how to foster a strong safety culture. Delve into actionable strategies that prevent incidents and enhance the well-being of your team.

Speaker:
Mike Hill, CHST, SMP, Vice President, National Safety, Performance Contracting, Inc.

Merit Contractors Session: Innovative Talent Strategies and Trends
Thursday, March 26

Back by popular demand! Continue the conversation begun at the 2025 Convention with Human Capital expert Brett Addis to explore innovative, workforce trends, and learn how to design performance-based structures that drive productivity, retention, and profitability. You will see how technologies improve accuracy, compliance, and labor cost insights. A large portion of this session will be spent on Q&A with Brett. Make sure to bring your questions!

Speaker:
Brett Addis, Director, Human Capital Advisory, Baker Tilly

Union Contractors Subcommitte* Roundtable Discussion
Thursday, March 26

We invite you to join Chris Grando in a special roundtable discussion about the NUICA, LMCT, and updates from the International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Workers (International). This session is designed to be collaborative and is your opportunity to ask questions and engage with fellow signatory contractors of the International. Come with questions and be ready to contribute your perspective! This session will conclude with the Union Contractors committee meeting.

*This session is open to Signatory Contractors of the International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Workers (International).

Speaker:
Chris Grando, Chief Operating Officer, International Asbestos Removal, Inc. and President, National Union Insulation Contractors Alliance (NUICA)

Young Professional Advisory Committee (YPAC)
Leadership Impact: Developing Yourself and Your Team
Wednesday, March 25

Transform how you think about leadership at every level. Through interactive discussions led by Stephen Hunt with your YPAC peers, you'll explore essential leadership traits, discover the benefits of followership, and start developing the language of leadership that applies across all industries.

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