SPECIAL FEATURE
CREATING A SPACE: BEST PRACTICES TO ATTRACT AND RETAIN WOMEN IN
THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
Contributed by Mark Wooditch, HUB International
As an industry, the world of construction has reached a turning point. Job sites are changing, demanding increased skills requirements and comfort with technology solutions like never before.
At the same time, the ongoing labor shortage has reached a critical level. Due to a variety of factors, more than 90% of construction firms are struggling to find workers. The lack of workers impacts not only project timelines but also the cost of doing business and the ability to meet demand.
While many construction firms are hiring women for not only the office, but also the field, few truly understand what it takes to attract and retain them, and create an environment where they can thrive.
Best Practices for Supporting Female Workers in the Construction Industry
The fact is, firms that build diverse teams are more likely to outperform their peers. And companies that create genuinely inclusive environments do become magnets for other women.
Construction leaders who want to bring women into their firms will need to take new tactics to do so. Consider these best practices:
1. Focus on Inclusion
A genuinely inclusive workplace will attract women and other minorities – but the workplace culture begins at the top. Senior leaders must lead by example and enforce policies that maintain a safe and welcoming environment for all workers. Gather a team of experts, including employment counsel, HR representatives and others to help you develop updated policies and
procedures for the employee handbook. All documents –especially anti-harassment policies and fast investigation procedures – should reflect current inclusive language and spell out the firm’s commitment to inclusion. Be sure the policies create multiple channels for reporting workplace concerns, including anonymous options, and mandate anti-harassment and workplace violence prevention training for all employees.
2. Build Excitement Early
Many women are attracted to a career in trades, but others need a little push. Draft company leaders as “ambassadors” and send them to events to build interest among young people, especially women. Consider partnering with local trade schools and vocational programs to create internship opportunities. Participate in career fairs – and even college fairs, if possible – to share the kinds of work young people can look forward to in construction. Develop apprenticeship programs that bring in talent. Find ways to teach young people about jobs in the industry and demonstrate your inclusive culture.
3. Secure Appropriate Safety Equipment
Women are not just smaller men, so it is not enough to buy smaller personal protective equipment (PPE).
The fact is, firms that build diverse teams are more likely to outperform their peers. And companies that create genuinely inclusive environments do become magnets for other women.
Even more, safety equipment is a requirement, not a luxury –and work gloves, hard hats and harnesses that do not fit properly can actually create more risk than they prevent.
To reduce workplace injuries, make a thorough investigation of current PPE inventory to identify gaps. Reach out to vendors that offer PPE and other equipment specifically designed for women, and secure appropriate safety gear for them. Consider purchasing modern tools and equipment with adjustable features that can be safely used by people of different sizes.
4.Prioritize Equity and Advancement
The gender pay gap is smaller in the construction industry than in other sectors, but still significant.
To attract more women to the field, institute a regular pay equity audit comparing compensation packages for similar roles across the organization and review promotion patterns to reveal gender-based differences. At the same time, create specific, written criteria based on objective performance metrics to determine eligibility for career advancement opportunities – and stick to it. Establish mentorship programs to provide younger workers with an experienced leader who can help them grow.
5.Offer Comprehensive Benefits Packages
It is a simple calculation: The stronger the benefits package, the stronger the talent it attracts.
This is true whether you are trying to attract strong female candidates or the best men in trades. Work to design an appropriate package that can compete with any employer in the area, including health insurance with lower deductibles and short- and long-term
disability coverage. Other benefits – including written plans for parental leave, light-duty assignments for pregnant workers and flexible scheduling options for workers with childcare responsibilities – help too. These benefits send the message that construction careers can support workers in different stages of life.
Mark Wooditch is the Los Angeles Orange County construction practice leader for global insurance brokerage Hub International. He spent 30 years at The Wooditch Company, Insurance Services, Inc., with a focus on commercial contractors. In 2023, the practice was sold to HUB, a UCON member since 1994.
Photos above of amazing women in the industry from our 2025 issue!
UMAY
28, 2026
| ANAHEIM HILTON
CON’s Public Works Summit facilitates the exchange of innovative ideas, best practices, and most importantly, fosters communication and strengthens relationships among public works agencies, contractors, union partners, and industry suppliers.
Thank you to the 325+ participants of our 5th Annual Summit this year! There is no other conference where attendees are able to connect face-to-face with public works agencies and learn directly about new projects in the region and the state.
To view the session slides, photos and more, visit: UCONSUMMIT.ORG
(Above) Agency Programs: Caltrans, panelists: Son Nguyen (Caltrans D12), Christy Connors (Caltrans D8), John Yang (Caltrans D7), moderator: Anna Carno (UCON); (Below) Recruitement & Retention Strategies in Construction, panelists: Bill Boyd (Sully-Miller Contracting Inc.), Sarah Tacker (Shimmick Constrution Company, Inc.), Curtis Germany II (LADWP), moderator: Emily Cohen (UCON)
(Above) California’s Water Future, panelists: Chairman Adan Ortega (MWD), Susan Kennedy (Cadiz, Inc.), Charley Wilson (SoCal Water Coalition)
Programs, panelists: Louis
(Left) California’s Economic Future, panelist: Dr. Mark Schniepp; (Right) Agency
Rubalcaba (LADWP), Armond Morad (POLB), Shaun Shahrestani (POLA), David Kim (LAWA)
Transportation
Building Information Modeling For Infrastructure (BIM4I), panelist: Amy Fong (Caltrans)
California’s Infrastructure:
Funding, panelists: Kiana Valentine (Transportation California), Jon Switalski (Rebuild SoCal Partnership), moderator: Gus Flores (UCON)
Students from Cal Poly Pomona and USC Viterbi School of Engineering joined the Public Works Summit as UCON’s special guests.
Caltrans Mentor Protege Program, panelists: Bonny Nyaga (Caltrans D4), Alexander Santamaria (Santamaria Concrete), Nicole England (Teichert Construction), Anthony Lino (Sully-Miller Contracting Co.), Traci Watson (Alameda Construction Services, Inc.), moderator: Abbigail Brown (CPM Logistics, LLC)
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THANK YOU TO OUR MODERATORS:
Abbigail Brown, CPM Logistics, LLC
Anna Carno, UCON
Emily Cohen, UCON
Gus Flores, UCON
Jenn Galenti, UCON
Victor Sella, UCON
Elizabeth Torrez, Tenna
(Above) David DeLuz (Caltrans) presents during the Small Business Participation in Public Works Construction session; (Below) Building a Better Safety System, panelist: Mike Donlon (MD Safety Service)
Women In Construction Highlight: Women Leaders from Across the Construction Infrastructure Industry Contributed to the Sucess of UCON’s Public Works Summit
UCON would like to recognize these industry champions who inspire other women to lead in the construction industry!
EMILY COHEN
Chief Executive Officer
United Contractors
Speaker/Moderator
LORRAINE ALDRIDGE
Small Business Program
Director LA Metro
Panel: Small Business
Participation in Public Works Construction
NICOLE ENGLAND
Collaborative Delivery and Public Works
Teichert Construction
Panel: Caltrans Mentor Protégé Program
ANNA CARNO
Senior Advisor,
Agency Relations
United Contractors
Speaker/Moderator
Chairman & CEO
Cadiz Inc.
Panel: California’s Water Infrastructure
ELIZABETH TORREZ
Regional Director
Tenna
Moderator: California’s Water Infrastructure
CHRISTY CONNORS
District 8 - Deputy Director for Construction
Caltrans
Panel: Agency Programs, Caltrans 7, 8, 12
SARAH TACKER
Executive Vice President
Chief Operating Officer
Shimmick
Panel: Recruitment & Retention Strategies in Construction
KIANA VALENTINE Partner
Transportation California Panel: California’s Infrastructure: Transportation Funding
AMY FONG
Building Information
Modeling for Infrastructure (BIM41) Delivery & Guidance Manager
Caltrans Panel: BIM41
ABBIGAL BROWN CPM Logistics LLC
Moderator: Caltrans Mentor Protégé Program
JENNIFER GALENTI
Director of Executive Affairs
United Contractors
Moderator: Building A Better Safety System
NEXT UP
By Angelica Gouig Director of Member Experience
UCON Professional Development is built for impact. Not theory. Real tools your team can put to work right away. From the field to the office, our classes help teams grow skills and confidence. Many are free for members.
For any questions regarding UCON’s programs, contact Angelica Gouig, Director of Member Experience, at agouig@unitedcontractors.org or (925) 362-7309.
ABSL Construction
Anvil Builders
Appian Engineering, Inc.
Argonaut Constructors
Azul Works Inc.
Bay Cities Paving & Grading, Inc.
Bay Line Cutting & Coring, Inc.
Bay Pacific Pipelines
Bayview Demolition Services, Inc.
Bear Electrical Solutions, Inc.
Bentancourt Bros. Construction, Inc.
Berkeley Cement, Inc. (BCI)
Brosamer & Wall, Inc.
California Engineering Contractors, Inc.
California Trenchless, Inc.
Casey-Fogli Concrete Contractors
Cato’s Paving
Cell-Crete Corporation
Chapco Construction LLC
Chrisp Company
Cleary Brothers Landscape, Inc.
Compass Engineering Contractors, Inc.
The Conco Companies
Condon-Johnson & Associates, Inc.
Construction Testing Services
Cooper Engineering, Inc.
Cratus Inc
D.A. Wood Construction, Inc.
De Haro Ramirez Group
DeSilva Gates Construction, LLC
Women In Construction Highlight: UCON’s PMCA Program
Here’s what two of our PMCA alumni have to say about the industry, why it’s a great career choice for women, and how UCON’s PMCA program supported their growth:
“I believe construction is a great industry for women because it offers real opportunities for growth, leadership, and making an impact. Women bring strong communication, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills that are incredibly valuable, and this industry rewards hard work and determination.
PMCA has played a major role in my professional growth, giving me the tools, confidence, and relationships to succeed. Through that experience, I was able to manage projects and help build the Pre-Construction Department at Tennyson Electric. I’m grateful for the support and opportunities PMCA has provided along the way.”
“The construction industry offers real opportunities for women to grow into leadership roles. It’s fast-paced and engaging, requiring strong problem-solving and relationship-building skills to succeed.
PMCA was a key part of my development, helping me sharpen my strengths while introducing new perspectives. It pushed me to think more strategically about my role and where I can continue to grow.”
JOIN THIS LIST!
D-Line Constructors, Inc.
DMZ Builders
Evans Brothers, Inc.
Ferma Corporation
Foundation Constructors, Inc.
Ghilotti Bros., Inc.
Goebel Construction, Inc.
Goodfellow Bros. California, LLC
Gordon N. Ball, Inc.
Graniterock
Griffin Soil, LLC
High-Light Electric Inc.
Hodge Western Corp.
Hoseley Corporation
J & M Concrete Contractors
J.J.R. Construction, Inc.
JMH Engineering and Construction, Inc.
Joseph J. Albanese, Inc.
KDW Construction, LLC
Lewis and Tibbitts, Inc.
Lone Star Landscape, Inc.
M.F. Maher, Inc.
Maggiora & Ghilotti, Inc.
Martin Brothers Construction Inc.
McGuire and Hester
Michels Pacific Energy, Inc.
Mitchell Engineering
Monterey Mechanical Co.
Mountain Cascade, Inc.
O.C. Jones & Sons, Inc.
O’Grady Paving, Inc.
OrgMetrics LLC
P C & N Construction, Inc.
Pacific Excavation, Inc.
Pavement Recycling Systems, Inc.
Pinnacle Power Services
Platinum Pipeline, Inc.
Poms Landscaping, Inc.
Premier Testing and Inspections
Preston Pipelines Infrastructure LLC
R & R Maher Construction Co. Inc.
Rain for Rent
Ranger Pipelines, Inc.
Ray’s Electric
Redgwick Construction Company
Robert A. Bothman Construction
Royal Electric Company
Sanco Pipelines, Inc.
Shimmick Construction Company, Inc.
Sierra Mountain Construction, Inc.
Silverado Contractors, Inc.
Smith Denison Construction Co.
SONIC.NET, LLC.
St. Francis Electric LLC
Steve P. Rados, Inc.
Stewart Engineering Inc.
Stomper Company, Inc.
Sully-Miller Contracting Company
Team Ghilotti, Inc.
Techno Coatings, Inc.
Tennyson Electric, Inc.
TerraCon Constructors, Inc.
Toro Enterprises, Inc.
Tucker Engineering
Underground Construction Co., Inc.
Valentine Corp.
Valley Demolition, Inc.
Valverde Construction, Inc.
Vanguard Construction
Veteran Pipeline Construction
W. Bradley Electric, LLC
W. R. Forde Associates Inc.
Winegardner Masonry, Inc.
Michelle North: Pre-Construction Department Tennyson Electric LLC
Stephanie Smith: Project Manager Graniterock
AI isn’t the future of construction. It’s already here. The real problem is most teams don’t know how to use it. UCON’s new AI for Construction program is designed to fix that. Through hands-on, practical training led by an industry expert, contractors learn exactly how to apply AI to real jobsite and office tasks.
The result is simple: better communication, faster workflows, and more confident teams using tools that actually work in construction. For any questions regarding UCON’s Professional Development programs, contact Angelica Gouig, Director of Member Experience, at agouig@unitedcontractors.org.
AI TRAINING CLASS SERIES FROM UCON
SCHEDULE — ALL SESSIONS 12:00PM-1:00PM
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
• Project Engineers & Managers
• Superintendents
• Estimators
• Operations Leaders
• Office and Field Teams
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STRENGTHENING OUR POLITICAL IMPACT:
UCON’s NorCal PAC Fundraiser
On May 7, UCON’s Political Action Committee hosted its Northern California PAC Fundraiser, bringing together industry leaders for an evening focused on supporting the advocacy efforts that protect and strengthen our industry. The event took place in Ruby Hills (Pleasanton) at the home of UCON PAC Committee member Wahid Tadros, CEO of California Engineering Contractors.
Supporting the UCON PAC is a direct investment in efforts that advance infrastructure funding, improve the business environment for union contractors, and ensure the industry has a strong voice where it matters most.
To learn more about UCON’s PAC, contact Gus Flores, Director of Government Relations at gflores@unitedcontractors.org.
NORTHERN CA • MAY 7
Home of Wahid Tadros, CEO California Engineering Contractors, Inc.
Our UCON Southern Califorina PAC fundraiser taking place on July 9, 2026 at the Nixon Library in Yorba LInda will be featured in our next issue.
Several UCON PAC Committee members (from left): Randy Cram, Tri-West Tractor, Inc., Eddie Bernacchi, UCON Chief Lobbyist, President of Politico, Wahid Tadros, California Engineering Contractors, Inc., George Furnanz, Committee Chair, Stacy Witbeck, Gus Flores, UCON’s Director of Government Relations, Bruce Daseking, McGuire and Hester
Wahid Tadros, California Engineering Contractors, Inc. addresses the crowd at his home in Ruby Hills
Brian Garner, Matt Scott, Eric Patterson, Kiewit Infrastructure West Co.
Aaron Johnston, Graniterock
Andy Vasconi, McGuire and Hester, San Rahebi and Bob Rahebi, Redgwick Construction Company
Clay O’Neal, UCON COO, Steve Concannon, Pavement Recycling Systerms, Inc., PAC Committee Chair
NORTHERN CA
Jay Marambe, Anvil Builders, Ann Hauer, Anvil Builders, Billy Robowski, Anvil Builders, Matt Hennagin, Baker Tilly, Andrew Holloway, Gallagher
Dan Elshire, Stacy Witbeck, Daniel Rodriguez, Bay Cities Paving & Grading, Inc.
Filemon Calderon, Warren Skraber, John Franich, Joseph J. Albanese, Inc.
David Hicks, Mountain Cascade, Inc., Michael Gates, DeSilva Gates Construction, LLC, Dominic Sposeto, Vanguard Construction, Rickey Arslanian, Mountain Cascade, Inc.
Kurt Kniffin, Stacy Witbeck
Rob Thorpe, RTINC, Kyle Park, Midstate Barrier, Wahid Tadros, California Engineering Contractors, Inc., Mark Polhemus, Flatiron Dragados West LLC
Mark Chrisp and Robert Chrisp, Chrisp Company, Kevin Hester, McGuire and Hester
Randy Jenco, Viking Construction Company, Inc.
Bill Moody, Pavement Recycling Systems, Inc., John Hovde, Goodfellow Bros. California LLC, Janette Leonidou, Lathrop GPM, LLP, Darren Wilhoit, Goodfellow Bros. California LLC
Jenn Galenti, UCON Director of Executive Affairs, Karrie Souza, Bay Cities Paving & Grading, Inc., Ruby Athwal, Bay Cities Paving & Grading, Inc.
(Above) Juan Perez, C&N Reinforcing, Inc., (Left) Greg Ferguson and Rita Vigil Ferguson, G&F Concrete Cutting, Inc.
John Franich, Joseph J. Albanese, Inc., Rob Snyder, Graniterock, Paul Cianciarulo, Graniterock
Blaise and Emily Fettig, Vortex Marine Construction, Inc.
Ann Haur, Anvil Builders, Katie Condon, Condon-Johnson & Associates, Inc.
Chat Watson, The Conco Companies, Victor Sella, UCON Vice President of Contractor Engagement, Mario Luka, The Conco Companies
Rusty Hoseley, Hoseley Corporation, Clay O’Neal, UCON COO
Tatyana Rodenkirk, Silverado Contractors, Inc., Will Murphy, Argent Materials, Inc.
NORTHERN CA
Kayvan Sehhat, Bay Cities Paving & Grading, Inc., Tiffany Stuart, Dynamic Office & Accounting Solutions/Dynamic Technical Partners, Rob Farrell, Kiewit Infrastructure West Co.
Gus Flores, UCON Director of Government Relations, Jim Troup, Monterey Mechanical Co., Derek Borghi, UCON Director of Labor Relations
Donna Rehrmann, Stomper Company, Michelle Vejby, UCON Marketing Manager
Saif Lodhi, California Engineering Contractors, Inc.
Zachary Varela, A&B Construction (Right) Sal Noureddine, Precizion Partners, Brock Grunt, McGuire and Hester
Wally Stillwell and Mike Scott, Traffic Management, Inc. (TMI)
Vannessa Castro and Brooke Chappell, Chapco Construction LLC, Laura Valcarcel C&N Reinforcing, Inc.
Tony Azer, Randy Cram, and Josh Hall, Tri-West Tractor, Inc.
Jeffey Ward, GSW Construction Inc.
NORTHERN CA
May 7, 2026
Home of Wahid Tadros, CEO California Engineering Contractors, Inc. PAC Committee
Dave Heier and Matt Hennagin, Baker Tilly
Cody Gunning, GSW Construction, Inc., Teresa Dias, UCON Senior Advisor, Member and Industry Engagement, Renee Peppars, Western States Oil, Jeffery Ward, GSW Construction, Inc.
(Left) Jenee Rehrmann, George Rehrmann, and Stephen Rehrmann, Stomper Company, Inc.
(Lower Left) Kelly Attebery, F&M Bank, Angelica Gouig, UCON Director of Member Excperience
Dermot Fallon, Bulk Exchange, Denise Ramirez, UCON Associate Director,, Operations, Michelle Hannigan, UCON Bookkeeper
NEXT UP
UCON CALENDAR OF EVENTS
JUNE - DECEMBER 2026
UCONNECT - SEAL BEACH: THE BEACH BASH!
Thursday, June 11 – The Beach House, Seal Beach
THROWDOWN CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT
Thursday, June 18 – Wente Vineyards, Livermore
SOUTHERN CA UCON PAC FUNDRAISER
Thursday, July 9 – Nixon Library & Museum, Yorba Linda
UCONNECT - SANTA CLARA
Thursday, Juy 23 – Puesto Santa Clara
UCONNECT - RIVERSIDE
Thursday, July 30 – Dapper
ANNUAL BBQ & CHILI COOK-OFF
Thursday, August 6 – Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton
SAL RUBINO GOLF CLASSIC
Friday, September 11 – Bayonet & Black Horse, Seaside
UCONNECT - LAGUNA NIGUEL
Thursday, September 17 – Mozambique
UCONNECT - FRESNO
Thursday, September 24 – Crow & Wolf Brewing Co. Taproom
UCON GOLF OPEN
Tuesday, September 29 – Arroyo Trabuco Golf Club, Mission Viejo
UCONNECT - PETALUMA
Thursday, October 29 – Crooked Goat Brewing
UCONNECT - PASADENA
Wednesday, November 4 – Arroyo Chop House
GOVERNMENT ADVOCACY AUCTION
Saturday, November 7 – The Claremont Club & Spa, Berkeley
UCONNECT - ANAHEIM
Wednesday, December 16 – Puesto Anaheim
For our full calendar, including Agency Liaison Meetings, Committee Meetings, Professional and Leadership Development classes, and more, visit unitedcontractors.org/calendar
SEPT 11
FRIDAY
SEPT 29 TUESDAY
Purple Line Extension, Los Angeles CA
Four Seasons Residences, Henderson NV
Sketchers Headquarters, Manhattan Beach CA
CONNECTING INDUSTRY LEADERS IN SACRAMENTO
Strong Relationships and Shared Commitment to Building and Maintaining California’s Infrastructure
UCON’s Contruction Industry Leaders Reception, April 15 in Sacramento, reinforced the importance of bringing our industry together and keeping these connections strong.
UCON provides the space and opportunity for:
• attendees to connect and discuss the challenges and opportunities ahead for our industry
• meaningful conversations and connection among contractors, labor leaders, public agency representatives, elected officials, and industry stakeholders
Relationships and connection is what makes our industry work. For more information contact Gus Flores, gflores@unitedcontractors.org.
Thank you to our Sponsor:
UCON’s Industry Leadership Reception was part of our UCONnect Series (see pages 68-71 for more).
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Just walk through the door and we’ll take it from there. Free happy hours connecting contractors across California—no agenda, no formality. Just your people. Contact Lucia Mixon, lmixon@unitedcontractors.org.
WHERE WE’RE HEADED NEXT:
July 23 | Santa Clara
July 30 | Riverside
September 17 | Laguna Niguel
September 24 | Fresno
October 29 | Petaluma
November 4 | Pasadena
December 16 | Anaheim
SCAN FOR FULL CALENDAR
WE ARE UCON
MEMBER ANNIVERSARIES: MAY & JUNE
United Contractors would like to take this opportunity to recognize and thank the following companies who are celebrating their anniversary of membership with our organization in May and June:
51 YEARS – 1975
Associate Member: ICONIX Waterworks, Inc.
John Alcazar
49 YEARS – 1977
Associate Member: Reed & Graham, Inc.
Sal Guido
45 YEARS – 1981
Associate Member: CliftonLarsonAllen LLP
Russell Rigler
38 YEARS – 1988
Contractor Member: Knife River Construction - Chico Rene Vercruyssen
Associate Member: Johnston, Gremaux & Rossi, LLP
Ed Lampe
35 YEARS – 1991
Associate Members: J.M. Turner Engineering, Inc.
Adrianus Vermeulen
United Rentals
Matt Willes
33 YEARS – 1993
Associate Member:
Core and Main LP
Scott Smith
32 YEARS – 1994
Contractor Member:
DeSilva Gates Construction
Rich Gates
Associate Member: Travelers
Brittany Murphy
30 YEARS – 1996
Contractor Member:
Andrew M. Jordan Inc.
dba A & B Construction
Andrew Jordan
29 YEARS – 1997
Contractor Members: Chrisp Company
Robert Chrisp
T & S Construction Co., Inc.
Arthur Spinella
Associate Member: Liberty Mutual Surety
Lisa Merlin
28 YEARS – 1998
Contractor Members:
Bay Pacific Pipelines
Eugene Carew
Power Engineering Construction Co.
Wayne Stonecipher
Tennyson Electric, Inc.
Matt Tennyson
27 YEARS – 1999
Contractor Member: Columbia Electric, Inc.
Jo Anne Scruggs
26 YEARS – 2000
Contractor Members:
Lorang Brothers Construction, Inc.
Michael Lorang
MCK Services, Inc.
John Moffat
Martin Brothers Construction, Inc.
Felipe Martin
Sposeto Engineering, Inc.
John Sposeto
25 YEARS – 2001
Contractor Member: Duran & Venables, Inc.
Gregg Fisher
24 YEARS – 2002
Contractor Member: Yerba Buena Engineering & Construction, Inc.
Miguel Galarza
22 YEARS – 2004
Contractor Members: Shimmick Construction Company, Inc.
Jimmy Draper
Vanguard Construction Dominic Sposeto
Associate Members: Vulcan Materials Co., Western Division (Formerly Central Concrete Supply Co., Inc.)
Steve Pryde
RDO–Vermeer
Mark Meyer
21 YEARS – 2005
Contractor Members: Carone and Company, Inc.
Lloyd Carone
Half Moon Bay Grading & Paving, Inc.
Cynthia Giovannoni
Las Vegas Paving, Inc.
Bill Wellman
19 YEARS – 2007
Contractor Members:
R.A. Nemetz
Construction Co.
Rob Nemetz
Schembri Construction Company, Inc.
Charles Schembri
Waller, Inc.
Michael Waller
18 YEARS – 2008
Contractor Member: Bayside Stripe & Sesal, Inc. Ramy Mughannam
Platinum Pipeline, Inc.
Manuel de Freitas
15 YEARS – 2011
Contractor Members: W. R. Forde Associates Inc. Candace Clapp
Associate Member: ICC Equipment & Rentals
Greg Aguilera
14 YEARS – 2012
Associate Member: Summit Financial Group, LLC
Don Ledoux
13 YEARS – 2013
Contractor Members: Brosamer & Wall, Inc.
Charles Wall
JCC, Inc.
Craig Johnson
Photo courtesy of Chrisp Company
Sierra Traffic Markings, Inc.
Ron Johnson
Associate Member:
Prestige Printing and Graphics
Rose Maloney
12 YEARS – 2014
Contractor Members:
Berkeley Cement, Inc. (BCI)
Anthony Fadelli
R. E. Maher, Inc.
Rod Maher
Associate Members: Acrisure of California LLC
Jim Untiedt
11 YEAR – 2015
Contractor Members:
Dutch Contracting, Inc.
Nicholas Zwetsloot
Pacific Infrastructure Construction LLC
Peter Wells
Associate Members:
Bay Area Backhoes, Inc.
Greg Chiaravalle
HSG Safety Supplies, Inc.
Sareena Grewal
10 YEARS – 2016
Contractor Members:
Clipper International Equipment Company, Inc.
Rob Terheyden
Fontenoy Engineering, Inc.
Aidan O’Sullivan
Associate Members: Smith Currie Oles LLP
Arpi Alajaji
9 YEARS – 2017
Contractor Members:
Champion Contractors
Peter Knuth
Liberty Contractors, Inc.
Joe Capriola
Serafix Engineering Contractors, Inc.
Larry Brandt
Shimmick/Danny’s
Joint Venture
Wendy Bonnell
Westland Contractors, Inc.
Neil Hunt
Associate Members:
Clear Creek Systems
Brendan Coyne
8 YEARS – 2018
Contractor Members:
Cooper Engineering, Inc.
Denise Cooper
Associate Member:
H&E Equipment Services
Don Hasson
7 YEARS – 2019
Contractor Members:
American Civil Constructors LLC
Nicole McCraven
J & M, Inc.
John M. DeFreitas
Minerva-Graniterock JV
Rob Snyder
Teichert Solar
Tom Griffith
Vintage Paving Company, Inc.
Ed Carbahal
6 YEARS – 2020
Contractor Members:
C&W Construction Specialties, Inc.
Susan Burke
FERMA Greenbox Inc.
Marc Ferrari
M.A. McClish Excavating, Inc.
Michael McClish
Pavement Coatings Co.
James Wu
RK Engineering Inc.
Thomas Carroll
Glosage Engineering, Inc.
Luis Guzman
SubTerra Construction, Inc.
Andrew Chung
Associate Member: CPM Logistics
Abbigail Brown
5 YEARS – 2021
Contractor Member: EverLevel Holding LLC
Gunnar Lee-Miller
Foundation Soil Stabilization, Inc.
Eric Quiles
Machado & Sons Construction Inc.
Mike Machado
Associate Members: Rebuild SoCal Partnership
Jon Switalski
WE ARE UCON
MEMBER ANNIVERSARIES:
MAY & JUNE (cont.)
4 YEARS – 2022
Contractor Member:
Bess Testlab Inc. dba Bess Utility Solutions
Joseph Bohorquez
WGJ Enterprises, Inc.,
dba PCI
William Jacob
Western Paving Contractors, Inc.
Jim Nelson
Associate Members: Mechanics Bank
Gary Staring
3 YEARS – 2023
Contractor Member:
Anglemyer Crane Service
John Anglemyer
Bali Construction, Inc.
Ted Polich
Berkeley Concrete Pumping, Inc.
Lynne DeLuca
C P Construction Co., Inc.
Mike Pfister
California Auger Boring
Mike Reardon
California Boring Inc.
Michael Reardon
Calstate Pipelines Inc.
Adam Tovar
Cheryl’s Underground Construction
Cheryl Hamilton
Colich & Sons, LP
Donilo Colich
Crane Rental Service, Inc.
Cathy Greinke
Ferreira Construction Co.
Inc. dba Ferreira Coastal Construction Co.
Brandon Pensick
Frontier - Kemper Constructors
Robert Marshall
Fryman Management Inc.
Ross Fryman
G & F Concrete Cutting, Inc.
Rita Vigil-Ferguson
Golden State Boring & Pipe
Jacking, Inc.
Jeff Johnson
GRBCON Inc.
Kristion Grbavac
Hill Crane Service Inc.
Ronald R. Hill
J R Pipeline Co., Inc.
Juan Renteria
J.F. Shea Construction, Inc.
Brendan Slagle
JD Barlow
Construction LLC
James Barlow
Kitty’s Sweeping Inc
Kitty Kellar
Kordich Construction, Inc.
Todd Kordich
Leatherwood
Construction, Inc.
Bob Kawai
M G Construction
Mladen Grbavac
M N R Construction, Inc.
Scott Barnett
Manhole Construction Specialist
Nate Atchinson
Marco Crane & Rigging Co.
Sam Meyer
Maxim Crane Works L.P.
Mark Swaney
Metro Builders & Engineers
Group Ltd.
Fouad Houalia
Michael O’Shaughnessy Construction, Inc.
Michael O’Shaughnessy
Michael Prlich & Sons, Inc.
Mike Prlich
Mike Bubalo Construction Company
Dave Sorem
Mike Hixson Backhoe Service Inc
David B. Carver
Mladen Buntich
Construction
Mladen Buntich, Jr.
Mocon Corporation
Robert Morow
Mr. Crane, Inc.
Andy Steinberg
Murray Company
Danny Martin
O’Duffy Construction
James Duffy
Pascal & Ludwig
Constructors
Alan Ludwig
Performance Pipeline Technologies
Gene Glassburner
Peterson Pipeline, Inc.
Greg Peterson
Pipe Tec, Inc.
Tom Vukojevic
Photo courtesy of Mike Bubalo Construction Company
Photo courtesy of Sully-Miller Contracting Company
Ramona Inc.
Michael Grbavac
Stater Bros. Development, Inc.
Chris Boyer
Strive Concrete Cutting, Inc.
Sandra Chavez
Tom Grbavac & Sons, Inc.
Bobby Grbavac
Tomovich & Associates
Luka Milosevich
Trademark Concrete Systems, Inc.
Lance Boyer
Underground Manholes
Robert Williams
Van Diest Bros., Inc.
Scott Van Diest
Velarde Concrete Construction
Gustavo Velarde
Associate Members:
Aldrich CPAs + Advisors LLP
Nick Balaity
Ashman Company
Auctioneers and Appraisers
Ryan Ashman
Butier Engineering, Inc.
Mark Butier
Cadiz Inc.
Tim Shaheen
Cavignac
Oliver Craig
Coastline Equipment
Ladd Blakely
Commercial Surety Bond Agency
Daniel Huckabay
Contractors and Developers Bonding and Insurance
Phil Vega
Cox, Castle & Nicholson, LLP
Dwayne McKenzie
Dan J. Peterson Company
Dan J. Peterson
Eide Bailly LLP
Nic Waldenmayer
GMGS Risk Management & Insurance Services
Paul Bland
Hobas Pipe USA, Inc.
Bijan Khamanian
Hunt Ortmann Palffy
Nieves Darling & Mah, Inc.
Barbara Gamboa
Joints
Thomas Bea
Lesron Surety Insurance Agency
Les Mantle
Mobile Barriers
Kevin Groeneweg
Monteleone & McCrory, LLP
Rasha Awi
National Ready Mix / United Concrete Companies
Chris Heilmann
Northwest Pipe Company
Mike Dumitrache
Ogletree Deakins Nash
Smoak & Stewart P.C.
Robert Roginson
Quinn Company Cat
David Miller
Rendon & Associates
Lou Rendon
Smith-Emery Company, Inc.
James Partridge
Snell & Wilmer LLP
Michael Baker
Sullivan Curtis Monroe
Ins Services
Eugene Zondlo
Tenna
Elizabeth Torrez
Tenstreet Construction
Jim Hall
Tetra Tech, Inc
Steve Tedesco
Thompson Pipe Group
Branimir Kovac
Trebor Shoring Rentals
Roman Villanueva
2 YEARS – 2024
Contractor Members:
Horizon Underground Inc.
Victoria Gonzales
KelCo Construction LLC
Kelly Killingsworth
Mauldin Construction
Eric Mauldin
Murga, Strange & Chalmers, Inc.
Chance Chalmers
R E Mason Engineering Inc
Brittan Ashjian
San Fernando Transit Constructors
Rafi Bulatewicz
Stewart Engineering Inc.
Keith Stewart
Team North Construction Services Inc.
Jennifer North
The Crane Guys, LLC
Melissa McNutt
Associate Member: Alert-O-Lite, Inc.
Debbie Hunsaker
Channell Commercial Corp.
Paul Jurich
Columbia Green Technologies
Beau Diaz
Lockton Insurance Brokers, LLC
Christina Manville
Morgner Construction Management
Walter Contreras
RCR Traffic Specialist
Raeleen Lucas
1 YEAR – 2025
Contractor Members:
Horizon Underground Inc.
Victoria Gonzales
R E Mason Engineering Inc
Brittan Ashjian
San Fernando Transit Constructors
Rafi Bulatewicz
Photo courtesy of DeSilva Gates Construction
WE ARE UCON
MEMBER AND INDUSTRY NEWS
CALIFORNIA ALLIANCE FOR JOBS ANNOUNCES JOSHUA ARCE AS NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
The California Alliance for Jobs represents over 70,000 union construction workers and nearly 2,000 construction industry employers that build the state’s public infrastructure from the Central Valley to the Oregon border, driving California’s economy by advocating for responsible investments in critical areas such as transportation, water systems, and the energy grid.
Joshua Arce will succeed longtime Executive Director Michael Quigley. Arce brings deep experience in workforce development, public policy, and labormanagement collaboration, and he is a trusted political advisor in the state. As San Francisco’s Director of Workforce Development, he led a nationally-recognized
$60 million agency, coordinating with labor, business, community and educational leaders in an array of industries, including construction. Arce currently serves as President of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission and is a UCLA graduate of Political Science and holds a JD from UC Law San Francisco (formerly UC Hastings).
UCON is a strategic partner, working closely with the California Alliance for Jobs. For more information: www. rebuildca.org
SUKUT CONSTRUCTION APPOINTS
EDDIE JUAREZ AS PRESIDENT UCON MEMBER SINCE 2015
Juarez will oversee the company’s day-to-day operations and overall performance, while working closely with executive leadership to guide Sukut’s long-term strategic direction and continued growth across key markets.
What sets Juarez apart is his people-first leadership approach. Known as a steady and approachable team builder, he is deeply invested in the people around him and believes the company’s success is driven by those in the field and across the organization. He is frequently present on jobsites, staying connected to crews and the work, and measures success by both project outcomes and team growth.
Bringing more than 20 years of industry experience, Juarez joined Sukut in 2006 as a project engineer and has advanced through key leadership positions, including project manager, vice president of environmental, vice president of energy, and, most recently, vice president of operations. For more information: www.sukut.com
EMILY COHEN, UCON CEO, DELIVERS THE KEYNOTE ADDRESS AT ENR’S GROUNDBREAKING WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE
Keynote Speaker at the Groundbreaking Women In Construction Conference, June 2026
UCON is proud to share with you Emily’s Keynote address for the Groundbreaking Women In Construction Conference. Hosted by ENR, the conference drew over 700 attendees from throughout the industry, both in California and nationwide.
Listen as Emily discusses the topics of managing fear, and the truths about what is possible for women
in construction, and how it will affect, and benefit this industry. Scan the QR code to listen.
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