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SUMMARY:AGC WebEd: Strategic Thinking: From Reactive Growth to Intentional Strategy A Four-Part Strategic Planning Series
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will be viewed at the GCA Conference. No link will be provided.Strategic Thinking\, Part 1: Tuesday\, September 22\, 2026 | 2:00 pm 3:00 pm (EDT) | 8:00 am - 9:00 am HST\nStrategic Thinking\, Part 2: Thursday\, September 24\, 2026 | 2:00 pm 3:00 pm (EDT)| 8:00 am - 9:00 am HST\nStrategic Thinking\, Part 3: Tuesday\, September 29\, 2026 | 2:00 pm 3:00 pm (EDT)| 8:00 am - 9:00 am HST\nStrategic Thinking\, Part 4 (Town Hall): Friday\, October 9\, 2026 | 12:00 pm 1:00 pm (EDT)| 6:00 am - 7:00 am HSTDescription:Many construction companies are successful because of strong execution\, hard work\, and industry expertise. But growth becomes harder to sustain when decisions are made reactively instead of strategically.\n\nThe Strategic Thinking Series is a four-part learning experience designed specifically for construction industry leaders who want to create a clear vision for the future\, align their teams around common goals\, and build a practical plan for sustainable growth.\n\nThrough three interactive webinars and a culminating Strategic Planning Town Hall\, participants will move step-by-step through the strategic planning process. Along the way\, they will develop a personalized Strategic Planning Workbook that transforms concepts into action and serves as the foundation for a strategic roadmap they can take back to their company.\n\nParticipants will learn how to:Think beyond day-to-day operations and focus on long-term business prioritiesDefine a compelling vision for their company's future Establish meaningful short-\, medium-\, and long-term goals Develop a mission statement that aligns purpose\, value\, and direction Assess their business through a practical SWOT analysis Build buy-in across owners\, executives\, and key stakeholders Turn strategy into actionable priorities and measurable results The series concludes with a highly interactive Town Hall workshop where participants will apply everything they've learned\, collaborate with industry peers\, and complete a customized strategic plan ready for implementation.\n\nBy the end of the program\, attendees won't just understand strategic planning. They will leave with a completed framework for their business\, greater confidence in their leadership\, and a practical roadmap for intentional growth.\n\nFeatured SpeakersA.K. Bennett\nProject Manager\nBenkari\, LLC\nA.K. Bennett has grown alongside Benkari\, a Detroit-based union plumbing\, water conservation\, and industrial vac contractor that has played a role in many of the city's transformative construction projects. As a leader overseeing Benkari's construction\, service\, maintenance\, and vac operations divisions\, he has helped drive the company's growth across municipal\, commercial\, industrial\, education\, and multifamily markets. A.K.'s expertise spans business operations\, strategic planning\, workforce leadership\, project delivery\, and organizational growth. He is recognized for combining practical construction experience with a strong focus on operational excellence\, team development\, and long-term business success.\n\nDerek Pettit\nChief Financial Officer\nA-Core Concrete Specialists\nDerek Pettit is the Chief Financial Officer of A-Core Concrete Specialists\, where he has served for the past five years. Before joining A-Core\, he spent approximately 12 years in PwC's audit practice\, including more than seven years in Salt Lake City\, two years in the Netherlands\, and more than two years in Texas. His experience spans large publicly traded companies and privately held businesses across a variety of industries. While in Texas\, he also helped lead the construction industry team within PwC's private-company practice.\n\nRay Searles\nVice President\nMcHugh Concrete Construction Inc.\nRay Searles is a construction industry executive with extensive experience leading business operations\, strategic growth\, and organizational transformation across self-perform construction and equipment companies. Having advanced from field operations to senior leadership\, he has successfully built\, scaled\, and revitalized businesses while driving significant revenue growth and operational excellence. Ray's expertise includes strategic planning\, business development\, construction management\, workforce leadership\, and performance improvement. He is recognized for combining executive-level strategy with practical field experience to help construction companies improve performance and achieve long-term success.
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This webinar will be viewed at the GCA Conference. No link will be provided.
Strategic Thinking\, Part 1: Tuesday\, September 22\, 2026 | 2:00 pm &ndash\; 3:00 pm (EDT) | 8:00 am - 9:00 am HST
Strategic Thinking\, Part 2: Thursday\, September 24\, 2026 | 2:00 pm &ndash\; 3:00 pm (EDT)| 8:00 am - 9:00 am HST
Strategic Thinking\, Part 3: Tuesday\, September 29\, 2026 | 2:00 pm &ndash\; 3:00 pm (EDT)| 8:00 am - 9:00 am HST
Strategic Thinking\, Part 4 (Town Hall): Friday\, October 9\, 2026 | 12:00 pm &ndash\; 1:00 pm (EDT)| 6:00 am - 7:00 am HST
Description:
Many construction companies are successful because of strong execution\, hard work\, and industry expertise. But growth becomes harder to sustain when decisions are made reactively instead of strategically.
The Strategic Thinking Series is a four-part learning experience designed specifically for construction industry leaders who want to create a clear vision for the future\, align their teams around common goals\, and build a practical plan for sustainable growth.
Through three interactive webinars and a culminating Strategic Planning Town Hall\, participants will move step-by-step through the strategic planning process. Along the way\, they will develop a personalized Strategic Planning Workbook that transforms concepts into action and serves as the foundation for a strategic roadmap they can take back to their company.
Participants will learn how to:
- Think beyond day-to-day operations and focus on long-term business priorities
- Define a compelling vision for their company'\;s future \;
- Establish meaningful short-\, medium-\, and long-term goals \;
- Develop a mission statement that aligns purpose\, value\, and direction \;
- Assess their business through a practical SWOT analysis \;
- Build buy-in across owners\, executives\, and key stakeholders \;
- Turn strategy into actionable priorities and measurable results \;
The series concludes with a highly interactive Town Hall workshop where participants will apply everything they'\;ve learned\, collaborate with industry peers\, and complete a customized strategic plan ready for implementation.
By the end of the program\, attendees won'\;t just understand strategic planning. They will leave with a completed framework for their business\, greater confidence in their leadership\, and a practical roadmap for intentional growth.
Featured Speakers
A.K. Bennett
Project Manager
Benkari\, LLC
A.K. Bennett has grown alongside Benkari\, a Detroit-based union plumbing\, water conservation\, and industrial vac contractor that has played a role in many of the city'\;s transformative construction projects. As a leader overseeing Benkari'\;s construction\, service\, maintenance\, and vac operations divisions\, he has helped drive the company'\;s growth across municipal\, commercial\, industrial\, education\, and multifamily markets. A.K.'\;s expertise spans business operations\, strategic planning\, workforce leadership\, project delivery\, and organizational growth. He is recognized for combining practical construction experience with a strong focus on operational excellence\, team development\, and long-term business success.
Derek Pettit
Chief Financial Officer
A-Core Concrete Specialists
Derek Pettit is the Chief Financial Officer of A-Core Concrete Specialists\, where he has served for the past five years. Before joining A-Core\, he spent approximately 12 years in PwC&rsquo\;s audit practice\, including more than seven years in Salt Lake City\, two years in the Netherlands\, and more than two years in Texas. His experience spans large publicly traded companies and privately held businesses across a variety of industries. While in Texas\, he also helped lead the construction industry team within PwC&rsquo\;s private-company practice.
Ray Searles
Vice President
McHugh Concrete Construction Inc.
Ray Searles is a construction industry executive with extensive experience leading business operations\, strategic growth\, and organizational transformation across self-perform construction and equipment companies. Having advanced from field operations to senior leadership\, he has successfully built\, scaled\, and revitalized businesses while driving significant revenue growth and operational excellence. Ray'\;s expertise includes strategic planning\, business development\, construction management\, workforce leadership\, and performance improvement. He is recognized for combining executive-level strategy with practical field experience to help construction companies improve performance and achieve long-term success.
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