DESERT STATE FIRE invites you to Phoenix Build Expo

Phoenix Build Expo

December 9-10, 2026
Phoenix Convention Center

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Exhibit Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Classes Start at 9:30 a.m. Each Day

THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY'S
MOST IMPORTANT SHOW, USA

DESERT STATE FIRE invites you to Phoenix Build Expo

Phoenix Build Expo

December 9-10, 2026
Phoenix Convention Center

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11:15-12:15 / Keynote / 10X your cash flow: How owners increase their cash without raising prices or taking on debt / Scott Beebe
12:30-1:15 / Keynote / Panel Q/A - You know the Pitfalls of Business / Josh Ramsey, Scott Beebe, Tom Woodcock
1:30-2:15 / Keynote / Why Customers Choose Low Bid / Tom Woodcock
9:30-10:30 / Unlock Google AI Power. Gain visibility on Chat GPT. Experience the growth you have dreamed about. / Josh Ramsey
9:30-10:30 / Designing Functional Outdoor Living Spaces / Jason “Jay” Foura
9:30-11:00 / The Most important Aspect of Your Business? Closing Sales! / Tom Woodcock
9:30-10:30 / How Large Openings Contribute to Improved Mental Health / Bethany Ollison
9:30-10:30 / Building with Wood versus Steel / Tom Reed
9:30-10:30 / The One Agent Army: How Owners Run Your Contracting Business with One Custom AI (LIVE DEMO) / Scott Beebe
9:30-10:30 / Construction Contracts: Key Terms, Pitfalls, and Hot-Button Issues / Erik Raines, David Keel, Ryan Sullivan
9:30-10:30 / Power Your Pipeline With Government Projects / Alana Garcia & Guz Arauz
9:30-10:30 / Cybersecurity Compliance in Construction: Meeting DoD Requirements and Strengthening Your Competitive Position / Amy Yan
9:30-10:30 / Soft Skills for the Project Management Team / Saleh Mubarak
9:30-10:30 / How to Work with the City / Ann McNeill
2:30-3:30 / Business Owners & Marketing Executives –DON’T MISS THIS CLASS: Lead generation strategies you never knew existed and how to close more sales. / Josh Ramsey
2:30-3:30 / How to sell your company for 7 or 8 figures in the next 18 months / Amy Walker
2:30-3:30 / PVC101 – The Benefits & Uses of Cellular PVC / Jay Morrow
2:30-3:30 / Profit First for Contractors: The Back-Office Systems That Pay You More / Rob Buffington
2:30-3:30 / What Is Your Payment System Really Costing You Each Month / Kevin Diaz
2:30-3:30 / QuickBooks for CEOs: Turning Numbers into Strategy / Shannon Sheridan
2:30-3:30 / Optimize your construction cost estimates / Saleh Mubarak
2:30-3:30 / Estimating with AI for Construction / Paul Wurth
2:30-3:30 / The Secrets of No-Bid Contracting / Ron Imbach
9:30-10:30 / Smart Design & Technology: Enhancing Efficiency in Commercial Construction / Bilma Ehrentreu

11:15-12:15 / Keynote / 10x Your Cash Flow Without Raising Prices or Taking on Debt / Scott Beebe
12:30-1:15 / Keynote / Panel Q/A - You know the Pitfalls of Business / Josh Ramsey, Scott Beebe, Tom Woodcock
1:30-2:15 / Keynote / Balancing AI, Digital and Personal Sales / Tom Woodcock
9:30-11:00 / Networking and Association Use / Tom Woodcock
9:30-10:30 / Beyond "Nobody Wants to Work": The Contractor's Guide to Winning the Talent War / Scott Beebe
9:30-10:30 / Introduction to Construction Cost Estimating / Saleh Mubarak
9:30-10:30 / Certify & Prosper: Unlocking Billions in Government Contracting Opportunities / Amy Yan
9:30-10:30 / Quickbooks for contractors - Beginner / Sam Hallburn
9:30-10:30 / The Contractor’s Tax Blueprint: Proven Strategies to Keep More of What You Earn. / Shannon Sheridan
9:30-10:30 / Close Bigger, Sell Faster: How Contractors Win with Financing / Adeline Moore
9:30-10:30 / Marketing 101 for Industrial Organizations / Cameo Hanlon
9:30-10:30 / Unlock Google AI Power. Gain visibility on Chat GPT. Experience the growth you have dreamed about. / Josh Ramsey
9:30-10:30 / Safety in Construction / Anthony Lavazza
9:30-10:30 / COMSLAB - Long Span Concrete Floor presents: 8'' Deep - Long Span Deck for use in Elevated Concrete Floor Application / Francois Dutil
9:30-10:30 / Lead Management/Handling / Doug Case
9:30-10:30 / Everything there is to know about your number 1 amenity - Fitness Equipment. / Danielle Evans & Joelle McCasland
9:30-10:30 / Operational Excellence: How Top Contractors Increase Profit Without Adding Headcount / Chad Thomas
2:30-3:30 / Business Owners & Marketing Executives –DON’T MISS THIS CLASS: Lead generation strategies you never knew existed and how to close more sales. / Josh Ramsey
2:30-3:30 / ROC-SOLID CONTRACTOR: Raising the Standard of Construction in Arizona / Dillon Winiecki’s, Cy Porter
2:30-3:30 / Estimating with AI for Construction / Paul Wurth
2:30-3:30 / Quickbooks for contractors - Beginner / Sam Hallburn
2:30-3:30 / How to sell your company for 7 or 8 figures in the next 18 months / Amy Walker
2:30-3:30 / PEOs for Builders: A Vendor-Neutral Guide to Payroll, Workers’ Comp, and Co-Employment / Jackson Walbridge
2:30-3:30 / Intro to Google/SEO, a better understanding of why to use them. / Dmytro Muzychko
2:30-3:30 / How is AI Changing My Business and My Industry? / Ron Imbach
2:30-3:30 / Shortage of Skilled Tradespeople in todays building industry / Becca Haro
2:30-3:30 / How to increase efficiency using AI / Shiva Vunduru

11:15-12:15 / Keynote / 10x Your Cash Flow Without Raising Prices or Taking on Debt / Scott Beebe
12:30-1:15 / Keynote / Panel Q/A - You know the Pitfalls of Business / Josh Ramsey, Scott Beebe, Tom Woodcock
1:30-2:15 / Keynote / Balancing AI, Digital and Personal Sales / Tom Woodcock
9:30-11:00 / Selling More Profitably / Tom Woodcock
9:30-10:30 / Beyond "Nobody Wants to Work": The Contractor's Guide to Winning the Talent War / Scott Beebe
9:30-10:30 / Introduction to Construction Cost Estimating / Saleh Mubarak
9:30-10:30 / Florida Construction Lien Law Seminar / Michael Friedman
9:30-10:30 / Measure Twice, Profit More Than Once: Finance Fundamentals for Construction Entrepreneurs / John Hannum
9:30-10:30 / Unlock Google AI Power. Gain visibility on Chat GPT. Experience the growth you have dreamed about. / Josh Ramsey
9:30-10:30 / Certify & Prosper: Unlocking Billions in Government Contracting Opportunities / Amy Yan
9:30-10:30 / Building with Steel and Why? / Tom Reed
9:30-10:30 / Cashflow for Contractors: Stop the Rollercoaster and Build Predictable Profit / Shannon Sheridan
9:30-10:30 / Strategic Tax Planning / Michael Redd
9:30-10:30 / Master the Strategy Top Builders Use to Offer Low Rates & Sell More Homes / James Hecht, Josh Erskine
9:30-10:30 / Stopping Project Losses With Better Preconstruction / Zach Bailey
9:30-10:30 / Designing Functional Outdoor Living Spaces / Jason “Jay” Foura
9:30-10:30 / Winning the Right Way: Aligning Bids With Cash Flow and Long-Term Growth / Timothy Wingate
9:30-10:30 / How to Work with the City / Ann McNeill
9:30-10:30 / COMSLAB - Long Span Concrete Floor presents: 8'' Deep - Long Span Deck for use in Elevated Concrete Floor Application / Francois Dutil
2:30-3:30 / How to sell your company for 7 or 8 figures in the next 18 months / Amy Walker
2:30-3:30 / PVC101 – The Benefits & Uses of Cellular PVC / Charles McAuley
2:30-3:30 / How to increase efficiency using AI / Shiva Vunduru
2:30-3:30 / Project Management - Essentials For Cams and Board Members / Paul Overton
2:30 - 3:30 / Power Your Pipeline With Government Projects / Alana Garcia & Guz Arauz
2:30-3:30 / Business Owners & Marketing Executives –DON’T MISS THIS CLASS: Lead generation strategies you never knew existed and how to close more sales. / Josh Ramsey
2:30-3:30 / Close Bigger, Sell Faster: How Contractors Win with Financing / Adeline Moore
2:30-3:30 / Estimating – don’t mess it up / Johnny Maghzal
2:30-3:30 / Lead Management/Handling / Doug Case
2:30-3:30 / Enhancing Company Culture / Seth Buma / Doug Buma
2:30-3:30 / Navigating South Florida Government / Ben Sorensen
2:30-3:30 / QuickBooks for CEOs: Turning Numbers into Strategy / Shannon Sheridan
2:30-3:30 / The Secrets of No-Bid Contracting / Ron Imbach

11:15-12:15 / Keynote / Stop the Bleeding: 5 No-Cost Moves to Instantly Boost Your Cash Flow / Scott Beebe
1:15-2:15 / Keynote / Networking and Association Use / Tom Woodcock
9:30-11:00 / Exceeding Your Sales Goals / Tom Woodcock
9:30-10:30 / Exit Without Escape: How Owners Exit Their Business and Still Earn Income / Scott Beebe
9:30-10:30 / Soft Skills for the Project Management Team / Saleh Mubarak
9:30-10:30 / Securing Government Contracts / Amy Yan
9:30-10:30 / Tax Tip Toolbox: Smart Strategies Every Contractor Needs / Shannon Sheridan
9:30-10:30 / 2026 AI is about to change your lead generation. Are You Prepared? / Christian Barry
9:30-10:30 / Intro to Google/SEO, a better understanding of why to use them. / Dmytro Muzychko
9:30-10:30 / Nail your Numbers: Demystifying Financial Information for Building Pros / John Hannum
9:30-10:30 / Smart Design & Technology: Enhancing Efficiency in Commercial Construction / Blima Ehrentreu
9:30-10:30 / Run Your Business From Your Truck: Fixing Inefficiencies in the Field / Amy Walker
9:30-10:30 / Winning Every Time You Give a Bid / Seth Watson
9:30-10:30 / The Importance of Sink Selection in Architectural Design / Patrick Daigle
9:30-10:30 / Building with Structural Insulated Panels – SIP Installer Classroom Training / Jerry Gillman
9:30-10:30 / Building Your Construction Business from Foundation to Success / Ann McNeill
9:30-10:30 / How is AI Changing My Business and My Industry? / Ron Imbach
9:30-10:30 / How AI is Transforming Construction Management: Reduce Costs, Speed Up Timelines, and Improve Client Communication / Davundah Williams
2:30-3:30 / PVC101 – The Benefits & Uses of Cellular PVC / Charles McAuley
2:30-3:30 / QuickBooks for CEOs: Turning Numbers into Strategy / Shannon Sheridan
2:30-3:30 / How to Increase Efficiency Using AI / Shiva Vunduru
2:30-3:30 / How to Stop the Supply Runs and Project Delays with AI / David Lee

10:15-11:00 / Keynote / Expediting Your LA CITY Fire Rebuild – How to Avoid Many Years of Permit Nightmares! / Jenifer Carvalho
11:15-12:15 / Keynote / How Owners Increase Cash 10X's Without Increasing Debt, Margins, Fees, or Sales / Scott Beebe
1:15-2:15 / Keynote / Balancing AI, Digital and Personal Sales / Tom Woodcock
9:30-10:30 / QuickBooks for Contractors - Beginner / Sam Hallburn
9:30-10:30 / Introduction to Construction Cost Estimating / Saleh Mubarak
9:30-11:00 / Selling More Profitably / Tom Woodcock
9:30-10:30 / Lead Gen in 2025 with AI - Meeting Google expectations / Josh Ramsey
9:30-10:30 / Measure Twice, Profit More Than Once: Finance Fundamentals for Construction Entrepreneurs / John Hannum
9:30-10:30 / AI is great, but how do I use it in my business? / Tyson Youngberg
9:30-10:30 / Certify & Prosper: Unlocking Billions in Government Contracting Opportunities / Amy Yan
9:30-10:30 / Leverage the Rules in Your Favor: An Owner-to-Owner Conversation on How to Increase Profits / Jack Biltis
9:30-10:30 / Cash Flow Unlocked: 5 Zero-Cost Moves Every Contractor Must Make / Shawn Stinson
9:30-10:30 / Tax Strategies for Builders & Developers: Keep More, Pay Less / Tony Watson
9:30-10:30 / Future Proofing Homes: Residential Electrification and Wildfire Resilience / Kavita Rodrigues & Robert Hagstrom
9:30-10:30 / Navigating California Employment Issues / Dustin Bodaghi
9:30-10:30 / Permitting Fire Rebuilds in LA City – Step-by-Step Through Zoning and Compliance / ANTHONY SPANN
9:30-10:30 / Residential Contracts / Jonelle Oldacre
9:30-10:30 / What the top 1% of Remodelers are doing that You're not (yet) / Jeremy Medioni
9:30-10:30 / ADA Sign ABC's: What architects, builders and contractors need to know / Sharon Toji
9:30-10:30 / How to Plan, Communicate, and Build Better Using Video / Bhargav Setlur & Ping Chen
2:30-3:30 / Strategies to Win More Bids - Subcontractors / Abdullah Khan
2:30-3:30 / 5 Core Lessons to Avoid Failing Marketing Strategies - Chief Marketing Officer Real Stories You Need to Hear / Josh Ramsey
2:30-3:30 / Building with Steel and Why? / Parker Cline
2:30-3:30 / Estimating with AI / Paul Wurth
2:30-3:30 / Frame for Success: Avoid Callbacks in Wood Construction / Lindsey Kuster
2:30-3:30 / How to Increase Efficiency Using AI / Vikram Kumar
2:30-3:30 / Power Your Pipeline with Government Projects / Rebecca Cink & Jo Medelman
2:30-3:30 / From Wildfires to World Stages: Smart City Accelerated Workforce Solutions & how tech, training & equity support LA's rebuild / LaQuia Howard, Shain Hymon, John Schindler
2:30-3:30 / How to Run a Profitable Construction Business / Sandy Suchoff
2:30-3:30 / Sell More Homes Now with Proven Financing Strategies / James Hecht, Josh Erskine
2:30-3:30 / Beyond Paint and Panels: Architectural Vinyl Films as the Future of Surface Finishes / Brett Hanley
2:30-3:30 / What Homeowners Want and How Builders Deliver — Powered by Data, Driven by Tech / Marine Sargsyan
2:30-3:30 / How to Sell Your Company for 7 or 8 Figures in the Next 18 Months / Amy Walker
2:30-3:30 / Venting in the Wildfire Zones: Rebuilding and Retrofitting to keep embers out / Kelly Berkompas
2:30-3:30 / Boost Efficiency, Reduce Costs, and Stay Ahead with AI Tools Built for Contractors / Stella Wu
2:30-3:30 / QuickBooks for Contractors - Beginner / Sam Hallburn
2:30-3:30 / Profitable Projects FAST: How to Systemize People, Process, and Cash Flow - Part 1 / Apple Levy

10:15-11:00 / Keynote / Expediting Your LA CITY Fire Rebuild – How to Avoid Many Years of Permit Nightmares! / Jenifer Carvalho
11:15-12:15 / Keynote / The One Agent Army: How to Run Your Contracting Business with One Custom AI / Shawn Stinson
1:15-2:15 / Networking and Association Use / Tom Woodcock
9:30-10:30 / Soft Skills for the Project Management Team / Saleh Mubarak
9:30-10:30 / QuickBooks for Contractors - Advanced / Sam Hallburn
9:30-10:30 / Nail Your Numbers: Demystifying Financial Information for Building Pros / John Hannum
9:30-10:30 / Don't Fail with META and Social Ads: How AI Can Help / Christian Barry
9:30-10:30 / Lateral Load Path Basics: Tracing a Wind Load through a Wood-Frame Structure / Lindsey Kuster
9:30-11:00 / Exceeding Your Sales Goals / Tom Woodcock
9:30-10:30 / Securing Government Contracts / Amy Yan
9:30-10:30 / Tax Strategies for Builders & Developers: Keep More, Pay Less / Nicole Green
9:30-10:30 / If You're Not Selling Materials, Someone Else Is — To YOUR clients / Jeremy Medioni
9:30-10:30 / AI is great, but how do I use it in my business? / Tyson Youngberg
9:30-10:30 / Growth Through Acquisition: The Short Cut to Success / Amy Walker
9:30-10:30 / Succession Planning: How Owners Grow Their Business Today, Transition Tomorrow, and Still Earn Income / Scott Beebe
9:30-10:30 / How to Stop the Supply Runs and Reduce Project Delays / David Lee
9:30-10:30 / Defending Against Wildfire: Proven Solutions for Builders, Homeowners & Communities / James Greer & Rich Snyder
9:30-10:30 / California Private Attorneys General Act ("PAGA") Lawsuits / Dustin Bodaghi
9:30-10:30 / Permitting Fire Rebuilds in LA County – Step-by-Step Through Zoning and Compliance / ANTHONY SPANN
9:30-10:30 / How to Plan, Communicate, and Build Better Using Video / Bhargav Setlur & Ping Chen
2:30-3:30 / Quickbooks for Contractors - Advanced / Sam Hallburn
2:30-3:30 / Unlocking Tax Credits and Tax Planning Opportunities for Construction Companies & Contractors / Sandy Suchoff
2:30-3:30 / Estimating with AI / Abdullah Khan
2:30-3:30 / How to Increase Efficiency Using AI / Vikram Kumar
2:30-3:30 / Profitable Projects FAST: How to Systemize People, Process, and Cash Flow - Part 2 / Apple Levy
2:30-3:30 / Lean Mean and Remote - Slash Payroll Costs, Increase Sales, and Boost Efficiency with Offshore Teams / Brett Moses
2:30-3:30 / Sell More Homes Now with Proven Financing Strategies / James Hecht, Josh Erskine
2:30-3:30 / Designing Thermally Efficient Open Concept Spaces / Barbara Beaubien
2:30-3:30 / Non-Destructive Ground Improvement with Geopolymer / Brian Jones
2:30-3:30 / The Power of Hot Water Recirculation Systems / Gabriel Ayala
2:30-3:30 / Close Bigger, Sell Faster: How Contractors Win with Financing / Jonathan Sagner
2:30-3:30 / From Wildfires to World Stages: Smart City Accelerated Workforce Solutions & how tech, training & equity support LA's rebuild / LaQuia Howard, Shain Hymon, John Schindler
2:30-3:30 / Commercial Construction Contracts: Your Most Common Questions, Answered / Chris Lewis
2:30-3:30 / ADA Sign ABC's: What architects, builders and contractors need to know / Sharon Toji
2:30-3:30 / ERRCS & DAS: What Architects, Builders, and Developers Need to Know Before TCO / Bob Luhrs
2:30-3:30 / Mold Claims: True or B.S.? / Miguel Fernandez
2:30-3:30 / The Value of Energy Independence in 2026 and Beyond / Joe Blake

DESERT STATE FIRE invites you to Phoenix Build Expo

Phoenix Build Expo

December 9-10, 2026Phoenix Convention Center

December 9-10, 2026
Phoenix Convention Center