ARCO Design/Build Superintendent Training 2026: Full Schedule

ADB is thrilled to be hosting our first-ever All-Superintendent Conference in Atlanta, GA, from September 23rd – 25th, 2026! Please select the sessions you will attend below no later than September 16th! Check the FAQ page below for more info. If you have any other questions, please reach out to your L&D Program Managers, Chelsea Teevan ([email protected]) or Carolina Weakland-Warden ([email protected]).

6:30am EDT

Breakfast

Thursday September 24, 2026 6:30am - 7:30am EDT

Evergreen EFG

We will begin the morning with breakfast and start our sessions promptly at 7:30 AM!

Thursday September 24, 2026 6:30am - 7:30am EDT
Evergreen EFG

7:30am EDT

Welcome & SOTU

Thursday September 24, 2026 7:30am - 8:30am EDT

Evergreen D

Join us for a warm welcome and hear directly from Leadership during our State of the Union (SOTU). We’ll also share a Pillars Update highlighting the impact of our Community Service efforts.

Speakers

Nick Hasapes

CEO & President, ADB Philadelphia

Joe Matthews

CEO, ADB Atlanta

Thursday September 24, 2026 7:30am - 8:30am EDT
Evergreen D

8:30am EDT

Communication & Connection: Insights from a Hostage Negotiator

Thursday September 24, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am EDT

Evergreen D

Scott Tillema, former FBI hostage negotiator, shares practical strategies for communicating under pressure, building trust, and navigating difficult conversations. His keynote will inspire attendees to apply negotiation and decision-making principles to strengthen leadership and connection across the organization.

Speakers

Scott Tillema

Keynote Speaker

Scott Tillema is a retired SWAT hostage negotiator, trained by the FBI and at Harvard University and has over 20 years of law enforcement experience in the Chicago area.

Thursday September 24, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
Evergreen D

9:30am EDT

Break

Thursday September 24, 2026 9:30am - 9:45am EDT

A quick break to refresh, catch-up on calls & emails, grab a snack, and get ready to learn more!

Thursday September 24, 2026 9:30am - 9:45am EDT

9:45am EDT

Safety Update

Thursday September 24, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am EDT

Evergreen D

This all-attendee safety update reinforces that safety is a shared responsibility across every role and function. Participants will gain practical insights to recognize risk, engage in proactive safety conversations, and help strengthen a prevention-focused safety culture across the organization.

Speakers

Chris Gruber

Regional Safety Director, ABS

Thursday September 24, 2026 9:45am - 10:45am EDT
Evergreen D

10:45am EDT

Development Path & Tools to Your Future

Thursday September 24, 2026 10:45am - 12:00pm EDT

Evergreen D

This development session highlights career and professional growth opportunities at ARCO, helping attendees explore ways to build their skills, expand their experience, and advance within the organization. Participants will gain practical insight into taking ownership of their development and making the most of opportunities across ARCO.

Speakers

Lauren Lyles

Senior Learning & Development Program Manager, ABS

Joe Matthews

CEO, ADB Atlanta

Thursday September 24, 2026 10:45am - 12:00pm EDT
Evergreen D

12:00pm EDT

Lunch

Thursday September 24, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT

Evergreen EFG

Gather in Salon EFG for a group lunch before our elective breakout sessions begin.

Thursday September 24, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Evergreen EFG

1:00pm EDT

Financial Acumen

Thursday September 24, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT

Evergreen B

Get a better understanding of what ARCO’s Accounting teams do and how their work connects to your role. Learn how financial processes, information, and decisions impact projects, teams, and the business, so you can work more effectively with Accounting and make more informed decisions.

Speakers

Tracy Ashley

Vice President of Accounting, ABS

Thursday September 24, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Evergreen B

Any Super

1:00pm EDT

Maximizing Efficiency with Procore

Thursday September 24, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT

Evergreen D

Speakers

Ed Maher

Superintendent, ADB New York

John McArdle

Superintendent, ADB New York

Ford Bailey

Innovation & Field Technology Leader, ADB Raleigh

Thursday September 24, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Evergreen D

Any Super

1:00pm EDT

Microsoft Productivity & Tech Hacks

Thursday September 24, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT

Evergreen A

Learn simple ways to use Microsoft tools and everyday technology more effectively. Take away tips that can save time and make your work easier.

Speakers

Brian Fleischer

Business Analyst, ADB Atlanta

Josh Elizarraras

Superintendent, ADB Salt Lake City

Thursday September 24, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Evergreen A

Any Super

1:00pm EDT

Answering Hard Questions with the Owner/Client Relationships

Thursday September 24, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT

Evergreen C

Speakers

Daniel Zeiders

Vice President (S), ADB Philadelphia

Ron Infusino

Superintendent, ADB New York

Thursday September 24, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Evergreen C

Assistant Super & New to ADB

1:00pm EDT

General Supers Session

Thursday September 24, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT

Balsam

Join fellow general superintendents for a practical conversation about shared priorities and experiences. All general supers must attend this session during this time slot.

Speakers

Scott Tillema

Keynote Speaker

Scott Tillema is a retired SWAT hostage negotiator, trained by the FBI and at Harvard University and has over 20 years of law enforcement experience in the Chicago area.

Thursday September 24, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm EDT
Balsam

General Supers Only

1:50pm EDT

Break

Thursday September 24, 2026 1:50pm - 2:00pm EDT

A quick break to refresh & transition to your next elective breakout session.

Thursday September 24, 2026 1:50pm - 2:00pm EDT

2:00pm EDT

Benefits Overview & FAQ

Thursday September 24, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT

Evergreen B

Learn more about ARCO’s benefits and get a clear, simple overview of our offerings from one of our Human Resource Business Partners. Understand how these programs can support you and your long-term connection to the company. Bring your questions and leave knowing where to find helpful resources and answers.

Speakers

Christina Kenny

HR Business Partner, ABS

Thursday September 24, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Evergreen B

Any Super

2:00pm EDT

Incident Reporting Done Right

Thursday September 24, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT

Balsam

Take a closer look at practical ways to support safety on your projects and in your daily work. Learn how to take a proactive, data-driven approach to identify risks, guide safety conversations, and prevent incidents before they happen. Use discussion and activities to connect safety expectations to real situations you may face in the field, and leave with ideas you can share with your team and...
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Speakers

Chris Gruber

Regional Safety Director, ABS

Thursday September 24, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Balsam

Any Super

2:00pm EDT

Mentorship Skills

Thursday September 24, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT

Evergreen A

Learn how to support, guide, and encourage others in a meaningful way. Explore practical approaches for asking good questions, sharing feedback, and helping people grow. Leave with ideas you can use to become a stronger mentor and leader at ARCO.

Speakers

Lauren Lyles

Senior Learning & Development Program Manager, ABS

Tim Porche

Senior Superintendent, ADB Atlanta

Thursday September 24, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Evergreen A

Any Super

2:00pm EDT

Practical Application of AI for Superintendents

Thursday September 24, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT

Evergreen C

Explore useful ways to apply AI in your work as a superintendent. Learn about tools and ideas that can help you organize information, work more efficiently, and support everyday decisions. Leave with a better sense of where AI can add value while keeping your experience and judgment at the center.

Speakers

Ford Bailey

Innovation & Field Technology Leader, ADB Raleigh

Chad Haynes

Senior Superintendent, ADB Atlanta

Thursday September 24, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Evergreen C

Any Super

2:00pm EDT

Raving Fans

Thursday September 24, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT

Evergreen D

This session will connect ARCO’s goal of creating Raving Fans with the five customer-experience principles from Fans First: Eliminate Friction, Entertain Always, Experiment Constantly, Engage Deeply, and Empower Action. Supers will discuss how these themes apply to their daily interactions with owners, subcontractors, teammates, and other project partners. Through real-world examples and group...
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Speakers

Wes Gates

Vice President, ADB Atlanta

Kenny Hoke

Superintendent, ADB Philadelphia

Thursday September 24, 2026 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Evergreen D

Any Super

3:00pm EDT

Golf

Thursday September 24, 2026 3:00pm - 6:00pm EDT

Stone Mountain Golf Club

You have been assigned to this activity based on your response to the RSVP form. Please participate in your assigned activity. Meeting spot for all activities will be the hotel lobby unless otherwise specified by L&D team. Shuttles will be coordinated to & from the course.

Thursday September 24, 2026 3:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Stone Mountain Golf Club

3:00pm EDT

Hike

Thursday September 24, 2026 3:00pm - 6:00pm EDT

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Kayaking

Thursday September 24, 2026 3:00pm - 6:00pm EDT

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Lakeside Ziplining

Thursday September 24, 2026 3:00pm - 6:00pm EDT

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Lawn Games

Thursday September 24, 2026 3:00pm - 6:00pm EDT

You have been assigned to this activity based on your response to the RSVP form. Please participate in your assigned activity.

Thursday September 24, 2026 3:00pm - 6:00pm EDT

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Summit Skyride

Thursday September 24, 2026 3:00pm - 6:00pm EDT

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Dinner

Thursday September 24, 2026 6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT

Evergreen Pavilion

Please meet at the Evergreen Pavilion for dinner with the team at 6PM or at the conclusion of your activity! This will be served buffet-style.

Thursday September 24, 2026 6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Evergreen Pavilion

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Breakfast

Friday September 25, 2026 7:00am - 8:00am EDT

Evergreen EFG

We will begin the morning with breakfast promptly at 7AM!

Friday September 25, 2026 7:00am - 8:00am EDT
Evergreen EFG

8:00am EDT

Geotech II

Friday September 25, 2026 8:00am - 9:20am EDT

Evergreen A

Site conditions rarely follow the plan perfectly. Use shared field experience to explore more advanced geotechnical challenges and the decisions they require. You’ll leave with ideas for evaluating conditions, coordinating responses, and keeping the project moving.

Speakers

Bill Lynch

Superintendent, ADB Philadelphia

Friday September 25, 2026 8:00am - 9:20am EDT
Evergreen A

2+ Years Tenured Supers

8:00am EDT

Scheduling & Vendor Tracking

Friday September 25, 2026 8:00am - 9:20am EDT

Evergreen C

A strong schedule is only as useful as the follow-through behind it. Focus on ways to track vendors, spot gaps early, and keep commitments visible to the team. You’ll gain approaches that can improve coordination and reduce last-minute surprises.

Speakers

Kyle Motell

Superintendent, ADB Philadelphia

Josh Elizarraras

Superintendent, ADB Salt Lake City

Friday September 25, 2026 8:00am - 9:20am EDT
Evergreen C

2+ Years Tenured Supers

8:00am EDT

Standard Details

Friday September 25, 2026 8:00am - 9:20am EDT

Evergreen B

Use the session to compare how standard details are applied, discuss practical approaches with peers, and connect them to real project situations. Leave with a clearer understanding of how consistent construction standards support quality, coordination, and efficiency.

Speakers

Luke Mulvaney

Director of Operations, ADB Philadelphia

Andrew Shaw

Superintendent, ADB Philadelphia

Friday September 25, 2026 8:00am - 9:20am EDT
Evergreen B

2+ Years Tenured Supers

8:00am EDT

Concrete I

Friday September 25, 2026 8:00am - 9:20am EDT

Evergreen D

Build a strong foundation in concrete for assistant superintendents and superintendents who are new to ADB. Learn key concepts and information that can support your work on the job. Leave with greater confidence in recognizing important concrete requirements and conversations.

Speakers

AJ Swan

Vice President of Office Operations, ARCON

Friday September 25, 2026 8:00am - 9:20am EDT
Evergreen D

Assistant Super & New to ADB

8:00am EDT

DroneDeploy

Friday September 25, 2026 8:00am - 9:20am EDT

Balsam

This session is intended for only folks with a drone license (Part FA107).

Discover how DroneDeploy can support your work as a licensed superintendent. Explore ways this technology may help you view progress, communicate information, and make field observations more efficiently. Leave with practical ideas for using drone tools to strengthen project visibility.

Friday September 25, 2026 8:00am - 9:20am EDT
Balsam

Licensed Drone Operators

9:20am EDT

Break

Friday September 25, 2026 9:20am - 9:30am EDT

A quick break to refresh & transition to your next elective breakout session.

Friday September 25, 2026 9:20am - 9:30am EDT

9:30am EDT

Answering Hard Questions with the Owner/Client Relationships

Friday September 25, 2026 9:30am - 10:50am EDT

Evergreen C

For experienced superintendents, this is a chance to sharpen the conversations that can make or break an owner relationship. Tough questions are part of project leadership. Work through ways to respond calmly, communicate honestly, and keep difficult conversations moving toward a solution. You’ll practice approaches that protect trust while addressing the issue directly.

Speakers

Daniel Zeiders

Vice President (S), ADB Philadelphia

Ron Infusino

Superintendent, ADB New York

Friday September 25, 2026 9:30am - 10:50am EDT
Evergreen C

2+ Years Tenured Supers

9:30am EDT

Concrete II

Friday September 25, 2026 9:30am - 10:50am EDT

Evergreen A

Geared towards our more tenured associates, expand on your concrete knowledge through practical discussion and shared learning. Explore lessons and approaches that can help you manage concrete work more effectively as an experienced superintendent. Leave with ideas you can compare with peers and apply to future projects.

Speakers

AJ Swan

Vice President of Office Operations, ARCON

Friday September 25, 2026 9:30am - 10:50am EDT
Evergreen A

2+ Years Tenured Supers

9:30am EDT

Site Work Lessons Learned

Friday September 25, 2026 9:30am - 10:50am EDT

Balsam

Share practical lessons from site work and learn from the experiences of fellow superintendents. Discuss what worked, what created challenges, and how those lessons can shape future planning. Leave with ideas that can help you improve how you prepare for and manage upcoming work.

Speakers

Chad Haynes

Senior Superintendent, ADB Atlanta

Bill Lynch

Superintendent, ADB Philadelphia

Friday September 25, 2026 9:30am - 10:50am EDT
Balsam

2+ Years Tenured Supers

9:30am EDT

Standard Details

Friday September 25, 2026 9:30am - 10:50am EDT

Evergreen B

Speakers

Luke Mulvaney

Director of Operations, ADB Philadelphia

Andrew Shaw

Superintendent, ADB Philadelphia

Friday September 25, 2026 9:30am - 10:50am EDT
Evergreen B

2+ Years Tenured Supers

9:30am EDT

Geotech I

Friday September 25, 2026 9:30am - 10:50am EDT

Evergreen D

Start with the building blocks of concrete work. This session introduces key concepts, requirements, and jobsite conversations for assistant superintendents and those new to ADB. You’ll finish with a stronger foundation for recognizing what to look for and what questions to ask.

Speakers

David Hesterlee

Chief Operations Officer, Contour

Scott Thomson

Contour

Friday September 25, 2026 9:30am - 10:50am EDT
Evergreen D

Assistant Super & New to ADB

10:50am EDT

Break

Friday September 25, 2026 10:50am - 11:00am EDT

A quick break to refresh & transition to your next elective breakout session.

Friday September 25, 2026 10:50am - 11:00am EDT

11:00am EDT

Benefits, ESOP Overview & FAQ

Friday September 25, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT

Evergreen B

Learn more about ARCO’s benefits and get a clear, simple overview of the ESOP from one of our Human Resource Business Partners. Understand how these programs can support you and your long-term connection to the company. Bring your questions and leave knowing where to find helpful resources and answers.

Speakers

Christina Kenny

HR Business Partner, ABS

Friday September 25, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Evergreen B

Any Super

11:00am EDT

Insights

Friday September 25, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT

Evergreen A

Step into a high-energy Insights Discovery session featuring a digestible personality assessment designed to help you understand who you are, how you communicate, and how you work best with others. Through engaging activities and meaningful conversation, you’ll explore team dynamics, day-to-day leadership challenges, and practical ways to strengthen how you lead. Leave with greater...
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Speakers

Chelsea Teevan

Learning & Development Program Manager, ABS

Friday September 25, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Evergreen A

Any Super

11:00am EDT

Raving Fans

Friday September 25, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT

Balsam

Speakers

Wes Gates

Vice President, ADB Atlanta

Kenny Hoke

Superintendent, ADB Philadelphia

Friday September 25, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Balsam

Any Super

11:00am EDT

Using Visual Tools More Effectively

Friday September 25, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT

Evergreen C

When information is easy to see, it is easier to act on. Learn how visual tools can help teams understand material deliveries, track what is on hand, and keep storage organized.

Speakers

Alvin Rupp

General Superintendent, ADB Atlanta

German Buitrago

Assistant Superintendent, ADB Raleigh

Friday September 25, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Evergreen C

Any Super

11:00am EDT

ADB Construction Fundamentals

Friday September 25, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT

Evergreen D

Build your confidence by strengthening the fundamentals. This session connects core construction concepts to communication, coordination, and successful project delivery at ADB. You’ll leave with a clearer understanding of how the pieces fit together in your role. If you’re new to ARCO or the superintendent role, this session gives you a strong starting point for building confidence on the...
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Speakers

Frank Collinsworth

Superintendent, ADB Atlanta

Ken Poe

Superintendent, ADB Atlanta

Friday September 25, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Evergreen D

Assistant Super & New to ADB

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