CFMA Albuquerque - 2025 Year End Construction Conference

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7:30 Registration, First session at 8 AM. Breakfast & lunch served Empowering Construction Finance Leaders for the Road Ahead Join CFMA for a full day of insights, innovation, and industry connections! This Year End Construction Conference brings together top experts in construction finance, economics, technology, and leadership for a dynamic, forward-focused agenda. Agenda Highlights:🕗 8:00 – 8:50 AM – Surety Pulse: Current State & Emerging TrendsChris Downey, President, Downey and CompanyGain an insider’s view of the surety market, underwriting priorities, and key financial considerations shaping the year ahead. 🕘 9:00 – 10:15 AM – The Road Ahead: 2026 Economic ForecastDr. Chris Kuehl, Managing Director, Armada Corporate IntelligenceExplore projections for inflation, growth, and global trade—plus how AI and robotics are influencing the construction economy. 🕥 10:30 – 11:45 AM – The Strategic Future of AI in ConstructionAlexander White, Ph.D., CLADiscover how artificial intelligence is transforming project planning, forecasting, and safety—and what leaders should prepare for next. 🥗 11:45 AM – 12:30 PM – Lunch & Networking 🕛 12:30 – 1:45 PM – Controller/CFO Panel: Financial FrontlinesFeaturing Kari Juvera from Enterprise Builders, David Winsor from HB Construction, Shawn Stomp from TLC Plumbing, and Carmela Little from Brycon CorporationA practical discussion on communication, cost control, cybersecurity, ERP transitions, and workforce planning. 🕐 1:55 – 3:10 PM – Tax Changes on the HorizonWryan Capps, CPA (CLA) & David Coates, CPA, PFS (REDW)Understand the latest tax updates impacting the construction industry, including OBBBA provisions and depreciation changes. 🕒 3:20 – 4:10 PM – Winning the Talent War in ConstructionRachel Overmier, MPA, SHRM-SCP, CCP, THRP (REDW)Learn how to attract and retain top talent through culture, development, and strategic workforce planning—beyond compensation alone.