2026 Construction Technology Expo

Join the General Building Contractors Association (GBCA) on Wednesday, May 13th for the 9th Annual Construction Technology Expo, presented by Microsol Resources, Graitec Group. This premier event is your gateway to the latest innovations in construction technology! Explore cutting-edge applications, platforms, products, and services while networking with industry leaders, tech enthusiasts, and construction technology experts.

Event Highlights

🔹 In-Person Speaker Series & Technology Exhibition Hall (9:00 AM – 4:15 PM)

🔹 Happy Hour (3:15 PM – 4:15 PM)

Choose from multiple ticket options:

• Speaker Series & Happy Hour 
  • Early-bird Member rate: $75 (After April 27th: $100)
  • Early-bird Non-Member Rate: $150 (After April 27th: $200)
• All-Access Pass (Includes Virtual Education Series)
• Virtual Education Series Only (session information coming soon)

Don't miss this opportunity to stay ahead in the fast-paced world of construction technology. Secure your tickets today and be part of an insightful, hands-on experience!

In-Person Speaker Series

Our one-day speaker series features timely sessions focused on the technologies reshaping the construction industry. Breakfast and lunch are included.

8:30 AM: Registration Opens 

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM: (Keynote Speaker Session) 

The Keynote Experience – Putting AI to Work in Your Business (60 minutes)

Zach Giglio, CEO of award-winning GCM, will deliver a high-impact keynote highlighting how contractors are using AI to drive real results. Through engaging, real-world storytelling, Zach will explore workflows in safety analysis, project management, and operational efficiency, providing actionable insights that attendees can implement immediately.

Key Takeaways:

• Real-World Use Cases: Proven AI applications already in use by contractors.
• Navigating Adoption: Insights into opportunities and challenges of implementing AI.
• Immediate Action: Three practical strategies to start using AI today.

10:45 AM -11:45 AM: Workshop: Hands-On AI Strategy (45 minutes)

Following the keynote, Zach will lead an interactive workshop to give attendees a tactical “playbook” for applying AI in their organizations. Participants will explore tools like ChatGPT and Claude, learning practical techniques to improve workflows across safety, financials, project management, and estimation.

Workshop Highlights:

• Live Demonstrations: Real-time examples of AI applied to construction workflows.
• Prompt Engineering: Techniques to tailor AI tools to daily challenges.
• Take-Home Tools: Ready-to-use prompts and reference materials to implement immediately.

11:45 AM - 12:45 PM: Lunch 

12:45 PM - 1:45 PM: Panel Discussion: William H. Gray III 30th Street Station Redevelopment (more details coming soon)

Hear directly from the team behind one of Philadelphia’s most significant redevelopment projects. Representatives from Gilbane Building Company, Amtrak, and additional project partners will share insights into planning, collaboration, and innovation on a landmark job.

2:15 PM - 3:15 PM: Session 4 (Details coming soon)

Technology Exhibition and Happy Hour  

All-Day Technology Exhibition - Meet leading technology providers and experience the tools, platforms, and solutions driving efficiency across the construction industry.

Happy Hour (3:15 PM – 4:15 PM) - Wrap up the day by networking with exhibitors, speakers, and fellow professionals over drinks and hors d’oeuvres — the perfect setting to make connections and continue the conversation.

Exhibitors (More Coming Soon):

• Microsol Resources, Graitec Group

Interested in Exhibiting?

For exhibitor opportunities, contact:

📩 Meg Ginsberg – mginsberg@gbca.com 

📩 Marybeth Gerdelmann – mgerdelmann@gbca.com 

Exhibitor Registration Pricing:

• Members:
  • Early-bird registration: $400
  • After April 6th: $500
• Non-Members:
  • Early-bird registration: $800
  • After April 6th: $900

All individuals registering and attending this event, by virtue of their registration or attendance, agree to GBCA’s Code of Conduct, Image Release, and Registration and Event Cancellation policies posted HERE.