2026 ABC Carolinas Construction Convention
If Not Me, Then Who?
A contractor growth and leadership summit built for construction leaders ready to win more work, build stronger relationships, strengthen culture, and leave Hilton Head with a real 90-day action plan.
Presented by
This Is Not Just Another Construction Convention
A challenge for the leaders shaping construction across the Carolinas.
The 2026 ABC Carolinas Construction Convention was intentionally designed to help construction professionals win more work, improve leadership, strengthen culture, increase profitability, understand what owners and GCs truly value, and prepare for the future of construction.
Every speaker, panel, networking experience, and conversation is built with purpose. Because the future of this industry belongs to the people willing to step up and ask: “If not me, then who?”
The Room That Moves Business Forward
Real conversations. High-value rooms. Relationships that turn strategy into action.
Why This Year Is Different
Most conferences give you information. This convention gives you direction.
The program is built around the real challenges contractors are facing now, with practical sessions designed to turn insight into action.
You will not leave with just ideas.
You will leave with a plan.
Who Should Attend?
Built for the people responsible for growth, execution, and relationships.
General Contractors
Learn how top contractors are strengthening culture, improving communication, building stronger trade partnerships, and positioning themselves ahead of the market.
Specialty Contractors
Hear directly from GCs, owners, and industry leaders about what helps contractors stand out, earn repeat work, and build long-term relationships.
Emerging Leaders & Project Teams
Gain practical leadership tools, communication strategies, and real-world insight you can immediately apply inside your company.
Industry Partners & Vendors
Build strategic relationships with construction decision-makers from across North and South Carolina.
Featured Sessions
Leadership, growth, AI, culture, market intelligence, and the relationships that win work.
Opening Keynote
No Excuses: The Discipline to Win
Alex Weber
Winning companies do not wait for better markets, better people, or better conditions. They build the discipline to perform anyway. Alex Weber brings high-energy, actionable leadership content to help attendees raise expectations, create accountability, stay focused during uncertainty, and lead through pressure.
- A stronger leadership mindset
- Practical accountability strategies
- Tools to improve team performance
- A renewed sense of ownership and urgency
ABC National Chairman
If Not Me, Then Who? Leading the Industry Forward
Thomas “Murph” Murphy
A challenge to think bigger about leadership, workforce development, industry engagement, advocacy, culture, and long-term business sustainability.
Well Built Consulting
Command the Room: Leadership Under Pressure
Chad Prinkey
Practical frameworks for difficult conversations, reducing tension, improving trust, and leading with confidence when pressure is high.
AI, Innovation & The Future of Construction
Featuring Clemson University, Hensel Phelps & SmartBuild
Where AI is already creating efficiencies, how contractors can improve decision-making, and where companies should start to stay competitive.
Interactive Working Session
Build Your 90-Day Plan
Facilitated by Well Built Consulting
Attendees identify one key business challenge, opportunity, or leadership priority and build a focused 90-day action plan around it.
Milwaukee Tool
Culture as a Growth Engine: How to Double Your Growth
Vincent Neglia
How intentional culture strategies can fuel business growth, strengthen relationships, improve alignment, and create long-term loyalty.
How to Earn the Right Type of Work for 2027
Featuring Carolina Power, Metcon, and Robeson County
Real-world insight into how project partners are evaluated, what causes contractors to stand out, what damages credibility, and why trusted companies get invited back.
University of South Carolina
Carolinas Economic Outlook & Market Forecast
Dr. Joey Von Nessen
Where capital investment is increasing, which sectors are expected to grow, labor market trends, regional shifts, risks, and opportunities.
The Top 5 Things GCs Do Not Want to Hear
Featuring Brasfield & Gorrie and Choate
Leading general contractors share the communication habits, project issues, and operational mistakes that damage trust and hurt repeat opportunities.
Event Experiences
Hilton Head, high-value connections, and built-in reasons to be in the room.
Wednesday, August 5
Convention Golf Tournament
Start the convention surrounded by coastal views and relationship-building opportunities with contractors and industry leaders from across the Carolinas.
Wednesday, August 5
Stars and Stripes Welcome Reception
Come dressed in your best red, white, and blue and kick off convention overlooking the ocean with cocktails, heavy hors d’oeuvres, DJ entertainment, a photo booth, networking, and sunset views. Included with full convention registration.
Thursday, August 6
FLEX Mini Mingle
ABC Carolinas FLEX members bring back a creative indoor mini-golf networking experience with drink tickets, hors d’oeuvres, competition, and emerging leader connection.
Thursday, August 6
FEA Legislative Reception
Join industry peers, leaders, and advocates for an evening supporting the ABC Free Enterprise Alliance and merit shop construction.
Wednesday-Friday
Vendor Showcase
Connect with vendors showcasing products, services, technology, innovation, and construction solutions throughout the convention.
Convention Registration
Choose the registration options that fit your team.
All regular, vendor, FEA, FLEX, and attendee registrations close July 29, 2026. Sponsorships close July 20, 2026 at 5:00 PM.
Attendee Registration
$1,250 Member Attendee
$900 FLEX Member Attendee
$650 Spouse Registration
Spouse registration includes Wednesday opening reception, Thursday breakfast and lunch, and Friday breakfast.
Build Your OrderAdd-On Tickets
$35 FLEX Mini Mingle
$100 FEA Legislative Reception
$275 Golf Individual
$1,100 Golf Team
Booth Options
$2,200 Premium Booth
$2,000 Standard Booth
$1,000 Second Person
Premium and standard booths include one convention registration.
Registration & Checkout
Build your convention order.
Select registrations, add-ons, vendor booths, and sponsorships here. Your selections will move into a secure checkout when you are ready to complete payment.
Convention Golf
Golf sponsorships for visibility on and around the course.
Support the Wednesday golf tournament at Port Royal Golf Club with course signage, golfer interaction, and day-of-event recognition opportunities.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Put your brand in front of construction decision-makers across the Carolinas.
From speaker sponsorships to receptions, meals, networking events, golf, raffle packages, and premium visibility opportunities, sponsors receive meaningful exposure before, during, and after the event.
Presented by
Milwaukee Tool is the committed title sponsor for the 2026 Construction Convention.
Wednesday Events
Reception Visibility
Welcome Reception Hors D’oeuvres Sponsor
Food signage, verbal mention, website recognition, and printed convention brochure logo.
Welcome Reception Bar Sponsor
Bar recognition, food signage, verbal mention, website recognition, brochure logo, and option to purchase branded beverage napkins and koozies.
Welcome Reception Photobooth Sponsor
Event signage, verbal mention, website recognition, brochure logo, and company logo on printed photobooth photos.
Welcome Reception D.J. Sponsor
D.J. sponsor signage, verbal mention, website recognition, and printed convention brochure logo.
Thursday Events
Meals, Speakers & Networking
Thursday Breakfast Sponsor
Breakfast signage, verbal mention at presentation, logo on presentation, website recognition, and printed convention brochure logo.
Thursday Lunch Sponsor
Lunch signage, verbal mention at presentation, logo on presentation, website recognition, and printed convention brochure logo.
Thursday Speaker / Panel Sponsor
Opportunity to introduce the speaker or panel, verbal mention, website recognition, company recognition on presentation, and brochure logo.
- Keynote Speaker: Inspirational – $2,500
- If Not Me, Then Who? Leading the Industry Forward – $2,000
- Command the Room: Leadership Under Pressure – $2,000
- AI, Innovation & the Future of Construction – $2,000
- Build Your 90-Day Plan
- Culture as a Growth Engine: How to Double Your Growth – $2,000
Legislative Reception Sponsor
Reception signage, verbal mention at presentation, website recognition, and printed convention brochure logo.
FLEX Mini Golf & Mingling Event Sponsor
Reception signage, logo on presentation, website recognition, and printed convention brochure logo.
Friday Events
Forecasts, Panels & Raffles
Friday Breakfast Sponsor
Breakfast signage, verbal mention at presentation, logo on presentation, website recognition, and printed convention brochure logo.
Friday Speaker / Panel Sponsor
Opportunity to introduce the speaker or panel, verbal mention, website recognition, company recognition on presentation, and brochure logo.
- How to Earn the Right Type of Work for 2027 – $2,000
- Carolinas Economic Outlook & Market Forecast – $2,000
- The Top 5 Things GCs Don’t Want to Hear – $2,000
Grand Prize Vacation Raffle Package
Verbal mention during opening remarks, dedicated social media post, 30-second company infomercial, winning-name draw, brochure logo, website recognition, and option to add logo items to the package.
Raffle Prize Package Sponsor
Verbal mention during general sessions, ABCC-purchased themed raffle package valued at $750, company name announced at raffle, and option to add logo items to the basket.
Raffle Prize Package Sponsor
Verbal mention during general session, ABCC-purchased themed raffle item valued at $500, and company name announced at raffle.
Hotel & Travel
The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa
Nestled along a pristine stretch of the Atlantic coastline, The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa offers a refined coastal experience with direct beach access, resort-style pools, renovated guest rooms, dining, spa amenities, and expansive event spaces overlooking the ocean.
Start Your ReservationRoom Block Details
Reserve by July 15 to secure the ABC Carolinas group rate.
Rate is subject to tax and tourism fee. Each guest is responsible for their own room charges.
Unreserved rooms release at 5:00 PM ET on the cutoff date.
Cancel without penalty up to five days before arrival. Later cancellations incur a one-night room charge.
A valid credit card is required at booking.
Early departure incurs a one-night early departure fee.
Attendees book and pay for their own rooms through the room block link.
This Industry Needs Leaders
Not someday. Now.
The contractors who will grow in the next season are the ones willing to adapt, lead, build relationships, embrace innovation, strengthen culture, and take action.
FAQ
Planning your trip to convention.
Find key details for hotel reservations, registration, sponsorships, vendor opportunities, and the convention schedule.
When and where is the 2026 Construction Convention?
The convention is scheduled for August 5-7, 2026 at The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.
When do registrations close?
All regular attendee, vendor, FEA, FLEX, and event registrations close July 29, 2026. Sponsorships close July 20, 2026 at 5:00 PM.
Can I book my hotel room now?
Yes. ABC Carolinas has secured a room block at The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa. The group rate is $337 per night plus tax and tourism fee, and the booking deadline is July 15, 2026.
What is included with full convention registration?
Full convention registration includes core convention programming and the Stars and Stripes Welcome Reception. Select activities, including FLEX Mini Mingle and the FEA Legislative Reception, are available as add-on tickets.
What is this year’s convention theme?
The 2026 theme is “If Not Me, Then Who?” The program is shaped around contractor leadership, culture, business development, AI, market intelligence, communication, and practical action planning.
Are sponsorship and vendor opportunities available?
Yes. Sponsorship opportunities and Vendor Showcase booth options are available, with sponsor commitments due by July 20, 2026 at 5:00 PM.
What does spouse registration include?
Spouse registration includes the Wednesday opening reception, Thursday breakfast and lunch, and Friday breakfast.
Can attendees add FLEX Mini Mingle or the FEA Legislative Reception?
Yes. FLEX Mini Mingle can be added for $35, and the FEA Legislative Reception can be added for $100. These are separate add-on options during registration.
Will attendees leave with practical next steps?
Yes. The program includes a facilitated 90-day planning session designed to help attendees turn convention takeaways into clear priorities, measurable next steps, and implementation momentum.
