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Keynote Presentation: The Power of Significant Moments: Elevating Relationships & Performance | Wednesday, March 25<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Success and relationships aren't just achievements\u2014they'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\u2014even MAGNIFICENT\u2014opportunities 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.<\/p>\n

Speaker:<\/strong>
\nJon Petz, Performance & Engagement Expert, Author, and Magician<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Upskilling Workforce Performance with Role-Specific Roadmaps for Success<\/span><\/span> | Wednesday, March 25
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The construction industry is facing a hiring and retention\u00a0<\/span>crisis<\/span>,<\/span>\u00a0and traditional recruiting tactics\u00a0<\/span>aren\u2019t<\/span>\u00a0enough to solve it. This session will explore how intentional career development pathing can become a powerful tool for attracting and keeping top talent.\u00a0<\/span>E<\/span>xamine the measurable ROI of workforce roadmaps and explore how to put these strategies into action today.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Speaker:<\/strong>
\nStephen Hunt, Director, Corporate Talent Development, Jacobsen Construction\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Building Thriving Teams Ready for the Future of Work | Thursday, March 26<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Whether it\u2019s next quarter\u2019s 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:\u00a0What will the future of work look like?<\/em>\u00a0The better question is:\u00a0How do we build teams so strong that it doesn\u2019t matter what the future looks like?<\/em><\/p>\n

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\u2019s next, this session focuses on building resilient, high-trust teams that reduce friction, retain great people, transfer critical knowledge, and stay adaptable\u2014no matter what\u2019s happening in the market.<\/p>\n

You will walk away with a clear, research-backed approach to navigate the future of work. You\u2019ll also learn how to deepen trust, how to remove friction, and how to build a culture of experimentation that everyone is involved in.<\/p>\n

Speaker:<\/strong>
\nEric Termuende, Future of Work Expert, Author<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Navigating Data Center Projects | Thursday, March 26<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Data centers are mission-critical projects where every component\u2014especially insulation\u2014is 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\u2019s changed, what\u2019s harder than expected, and what actually works.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\"\"NIA\u2019s Premier Industry Manufacturer Award Presentation\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

NIA launched the Premier Industry Manufacturer Program<\/a> 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!<\/p>\n

\"\"2025 Safety Excellence Award\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Join us as we recognize and congratulate the Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum winners of NIA\u2019s Safety Excellence Award! This national award is the industry\u2019s 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<\/a>\u00a0to learn more about NIA\u2019s Safety Excellence Award.<\/p>\n

NIA\u2019s Business Session\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

NIA\u2019s active members (Contractors, Distributors, Fabricators, and Laminators) should plan to attend NIA\u2019s Business Session, where they will vote on the new members of the Board of Directors.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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