AGC 2025 Annual Conference

TIME

LOCATION

7:00 – 8:00 AM

Discovery Ballroom

Breakfast, Sponsored by STG, Pacific

Panel: Paid Sick Leave Implementation

Panelists: Jarrett Carson (Cornerstone Construction), Mike O’Brien (Davis Wright Tremaine), and Tiffany Wilson (AGC of Alaska)

Panelists discuss the new paid sick leave requirements, potential impacts on employers, and available compliance resources.

8:00 – 8:15

Networking Break: Visit Our Vendor Room!

Endeavor Room

Adventure Room

8:15 - 9:15 AM

General Contracting Panel: Business Challenges & Management Risk

Top general contractors share how they’re navigating today’s toughest business and risk management challenges. Expect candid insights, real-world lessons, and practical strategies for building resilient, successful teams and projects.

Moderated by Jenith Ziegler

Perennial Concerns in Government Contracting: The Implied Duty of Good Faith and Fair Dealing and the Sovereign Acts Doctrine

Presented by: Jake Scott, Doug Oles, and Howard Roth – Smith, Currie, Oles

An interactive look at good faith obligations and the Sovereign Acts Doctrine—two key principles shaping federal contract claims.

9:15 – 9:30 AM

BREAK

9:30 – 10:30 AM

Generations at Work: Turning Tensions into Strengths in Construction Leadership

Presented by Christian Muntean

Generational conflict on the jobsite isn’t really about “kids these days” or “OK Boomer.” This session cuts through stereotypes and equips leaders to turn cross-generational friction into stronger teams, better communication, and smarter succession.

The Ongoing Impact of Project Labor Agreements and the Build American Buy America Act 

Presented by Jake Scott, Doug Oles, and Howard Roth – Smith, Currie, Oles

Explore how new PLA and BABA requirements affect bidding, costs, and performance on federal construction projects.

10:30 – 10:45 AM

BREAK

10:45 – 11:45 AM

Construction Safety Management Best Practices: A Process Improvement Playbook

Tony Militello, PE, CSP, ARM (WTW Construction Risk Control), Randee Johnson (SafeLogic), the AGC Safety Committee

Discover how the AGC of America Construction Safety Excellence Award program helps companies elevate their safety culture through self-assessment and continuous improvement. Industry experts will share proven methods for risk reduction, offer insights on award preparation, and provide free consultative guidance for members preparing for the 2026 CSEA Awards.

Blueprints to Capital: Unlocking Funding for Construction Businesses - Panel with Evergreen Business Capital, SBA 7a and Business Impact Northwest Microloans.

Presented by: Erica Rivera (SBA.Gov), Ryane Brougham (Evergreen), Theo (BINW)

Learn how to access and leverage funding through the SBA and other small-business programs in this interactive panel discussion. These experts will highlight available capital options, what they can be used for, and answer your questions about how to put these resources to work for your company.

Noon – 1:15 PM

Discovery Ballroom

Excellence in Safety Awards Luncheon, sponsored by ConocoPhillips Alaska, and an AGC Advocacy Update

Time

Endeavor Room

Adventure Room

1:30 – 2:30 PM

Rural Challenges Panel: Off the Grid, On the Job

Presented by: Trent Burton (Brice, Inc.), Kim Drake (STG Inc.), Taylor Feece (F&W Construction), Brian Gastrock (Coffman Engineers)

Alaska’s construction leaders share firsthand lessons from the field: how they adapt, innovate, and deliver results in some of the most remote places on earth.

Top 10 High-Impact A.I. Use Cases in Construction

Presented by: Carlos Machuca, Alaska SBDC
Go beyond the buzz and see how artificial intelligence can transform everyday construction workflows.

2:30 – 2:45 PM

BREAK

2:45 – 3:45 PM

Under Pressure: Keeping You (And Your Team) Cool When Things Get Hot

Presented by: Woodrie Burich

This interactive session explores how stress impacts team performance and offers practical, research-based tools to improve balance, accountability, and communication. Through guided discussion and small group exercises, participants will identify pressure points in their teams and apply a three-tiered strategy for stronger, more resilient collaboration.

Turning Tax Changes into Strategic Advantage

Presented by: Chad Estes, BDO

Explore key updates to the corporate and individual tax code, and discover how to leverage them for smarter planning and greater profitability.


 

3:45 – 4:00 PM

4:00 – 5:00 PM

CLC Meet and Greet with Perlla Deluca, and Workforce Development Presentation

Featuring: Perlla Deluca (Pink Hardhat Foundation and 2025 AGC Keynote Speaker), Justin Shields (Mass Excavation), AGC Workforce Development Committee

Join keynote speaker Perlla DeLuca for an informal meet and greet ahead of Thursday’s CLC Reception. Perlla will share a preview of her Friday keynote and lead a candid conversation with Alaska’s emerging construction leaders about growth, leadership, and building a lasting impact in the industry.

Retirement is NOT the Finish Line

Presented by: Chad Hufford

Challenge the traditional ideas of retirement and rethink what fulfillment looks like after work. Rather than chasing an endpoint, this session explores how purpose, contribution, and meaningful engagement can create a more rewarding vision for the next chapter of life.

5:00 – 7:00

Quarterdeck

CLC Reception, Sponsored by Northrim Bank
Connect with the next generation of industry leaders at the Construction Leadership Committee Reception. Enjoy light refreshments, networking, and great conversation as we celebrate the bright future of Alaska’s construction industry.