The Construction Management Association of America (91´«Ã½ÖÆƬ³§) is thrilled to announce its spring conference, 91´«Ã½ÖÆƬ³§ Focus25. An in-person and interactive experience, this event is designed to provide attendees with learning experiences that are valuable to the recipient, relevant to the evolving industry, unique to the profession, and optimal for project and program outcomes. The conference is set to bring together public and private sector leaders, professionals, and innovators from across the U.S. to explore the latest trends, technologies, and strategies that are revolutionizing the construction industry.
ABOUT US Focus25 will take place over three days, March 9 - 11, 2025, at the M Resort Spa, in Las Vegas. Attendees can look forward to a robust education program where they will gain valuable insights to leverage leadership skills, technological innovations, and digital tools, trends, and resiliency best practices that pave the way for innovative and successful project/program execution.
ABOUT US is also proud to present several compelling plenary sessions during the event. Those will include:
Tourism and Infrastructure Panel – The Streets of Las Vegas takes a deep dive into the dynamic interplay between tourism and infrastructure, with a spotlight on the surface and horizontal systems that keep people and vehicles moving across the region. From stadiums and parking lots to hotels, airports, restaurants, and even doctors’ appointments—no destination is off limits! Attendees will hear how these critical networks support visitors, fans, residents, players, and more, while examining how tourism fuels infrastructure development and vice versa.
Hacking the Rockstar Brain will have you ready to rock as we join legendary professional drummer Mark Schulman as he brings the house down with the transformative energy to ignite personal and professional development, equipping you with immediate strategies to evolve your attitude, amplify impact, and expand passion into purpose. Joining Mark is Heather Crider, an elite neuroscience and neuro-performance coach, who takes existing and emerging high-level performers on an immersive and transformative journey. Together, they deliver a thrilling fusion of rock and roll stories, cutting-edge techniques, and science-backed strategies that empower you to lead with purpose, supercharge team synergy, and live like a rockstar.
Construction Market Outlook 2027: Trends and Opportunities will be presented by Brandon Michalski, Principal, Construction Economist, MOCA Systems. The presentation aims to equip participants with strategies to navigate various economic conditions. Specifically, this session will explore the broader economy, direct construction costs (labor, material, and equipment), and indirect costs (interest rates, government spending, geopolitics, supply chain, green technology, etc.). Additionally, it will provide a forecast and outlook to 2027, highlighting growing sectors and market risks.
The Workforce of the Future: Emerging Leaders' Vision for a New Era in Construction Management will explore how conscious inclusion is driving transformation, how new professionals are bridging the gap with seasoned experts, and how cutting-edge technology is revolutionizing project controls and safety. Attendees will hear firsthand how the next generation of leaders is actively contributing to the evolution of construction and those in senior leadership will gain valuable insights into the innovative strategies and fresh perspectives poised to redefine the industry.
Great Expectations delves into the reality that each year owners and service providers face a multitude of challenges and expectations. In this conversation, 91´«Ã½ÖÆƬ³§ President and CEO Andrea S. Rutledge, CAE, will ask a panel of 91´«Ã½ÖÆƬ³§ members how they are managing expectations for success in terms of capital planning, project delivery, and team building.
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