Pegbo Builders Summit
Pegbo Builders Summit,A construction leadership event in Northern California, bringing together decision-makers from construction firms, public agencies, infrastructure bodies, and skilled trades.
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Visionary Keynotes & Leadership Sessions
Inside the Mega-Build:
Owners and major public agencies operate at a scale that demands absolute efficiency, clarity, and strategic coordination. This session explores how these mega-builders manage capital projects—from governance and risk management to procurement, technical integration, and workforce planning. We’ll highlight the systems, partnerships, and operational disciplines that allow major owners to deliver complex projects faster and more reliably, while creating opportunities for contractors, local businesses, and diverse workforces across the region.
Beyond Hard Hats:
Developing the next generation of builders is essential to the future of our cities and our industry. This session highlights why developing leaders matters now more than ever - bringing together entry level professionals through executive education, technical training, and workforce development to build strong career pathways. The speaker will share how intentional investment in people creates new opportunities, and ensures that tomorrow’s leaders are equipped with the skills, confidence, and vision to drive meaningful impact in the industry and their communities.
Community Partners: Essential to Develop Successful New Partnerships:
Industry institutions play a critical role in shaping a modern, competitive construction ecosystem. This session explores how these organizations are driving long-term progress through policy leadership, workforce advancement, supplier inclusion initiatives, safety standards, and industry-wide modernization efforts. Rather than focusing on operational details, the discussion highlights how these institutions align public and private stakeholders, elevate professionalism, and expand opportunities for contractors of all sizes. The goal is to position agencies as strategic partners in building a more innovative, resilient, and inclusive future for the industry.
Regional Economic Growth Through Construction: Why the Built Environment Matters More Than Ever:
Construction is the backbone of regional growth - fueling housing, infrastructure, transit, commercial/retail occupancy, education facilities resulting in job creation, and long-term economic stability. This panel uncovers how cities like San Jose can harness major capital projects, tech-driven developments, and public-private partnerships to stimulate economic mobility. Leaders will dive into the ripple effect of construction on workforce development, small business expansion, and community resilience, highlighting why strategic investment in the built environment determines the future competitiveness of our region.
Trade Partners Voice:
Subcontractors play a defining role in the success, innovation, and resilience of California’s built environment. This session elevates their strategic perspective - focusing on how subs can help shape the industry’s future rather than simply react to it. Leaders from the field will discuss the long-term opportunities they see in modernization, workforce development, procurement reform, and the evolving partnership between public agencies, GCs, and specialty trades.
From Intent to Impact: Delivering Affordable Housing at Scale:
Affordable housing isn’t just a policy goal — it’s an execution challenge.
This panel explores what it takes to deliver affordable housing at scale, from early planning and procurement to construction and long-term operations. Owners and GCs discuss where projects stall, where collaboration breaks down, and what needs to change for affordable housing to move faster and further.
The Construction Tech Investment Landscape: What Comes Next
Construction technology is evolving quickly as investors and industry leaders back solutions that improve productivity, safety, and project delivery. This session will outline where investment is heading and which emerging technologies in AI, automation, robotics, and industrialized construction are gaining momentum. Speakers will share clear insights on the trends shaping the next phase of construction innovation and what companies should prepare for today.