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Business Development

In today’s competitive and rapidly evolving construction market, technical expertise alone isn’t enough. Contractors must also master comprehensive business development (BD) strategies to thrive. Whether you're pursuing new clients, expanding into emerging markets, or strengthening existing relationships, BD skills are essential for long-term success.


BD Best Practices

Explore articles from ºÚÁϳԹÏ꿉۪s Business Development Committee featuring proven strategies, expert tips, and real-world examples to help contractors grow and compete more effectively.

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Upcoming Webinars

Join live sessions to learn from industry leaders, exchange ideas, and stay ahead in a changing market.


Business Development Bootcamp + Networking Breakfast

Hands-on learning. Real-world tools. Meaningful connections.

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Join us at the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Convention for the Business Development Bootcamp and Networking Breakfast—a dynamic, half-day workshop led by seasoned professionals from the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Business Development Committee. This special pre-convention event delivers practical strategies and tools to help contractors strengthen their BD capabilities and future-proof their business.Ìý

Start the morning with a networking breakfast, then dive into interactive sessions covering topics like:

  • Go/No Go decision-making
  • Marketing and BD budgeting
  • Proposal and pursuit management
  • Structuring internal BD/Marketing teams

Interested attendees canÌýÌýand add the Bootcamp to their Convention Registration.

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Business Development Committee Meetings

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø members can join us in-person during Convention at our Business Development Committee meeting, a great opportunity to connect with peers, share ideas, and explore how you can get involved. If you're passionate about growth strategy, client engagement, or marketing, this is your chance to learn more and meet industry peers.

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Connect with us on LinkedIn

to get the latest updates on best practices, webinars, committee news, and industry insights. It’s a great way to stay engaged, share ideas, and connect with professionals who are driving growth in construction.

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Meet the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Business Development Committee

The ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Business Development Committee is a group of experienced professionals from across the construction industry who specialize in strategic growth, client engagement, and market development. Their role is to guide ºÚÁϳԹÏ꿉۪s BD initiatives, share best practices, and support members in building stronger, more resilient businesses.

Committee members bring expertise from diverse sectors: building, infrastructure, federal, specialty trades, and supply, ensuring that ºÚÁϳԹÏ꿉۪s BD resources reflect the real-world challenges and opportunities contractors face today. Apply to join us during the next ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Call for Volunteer process and contribute your expertise to a national network of industry leaders.


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Business Development Committee

2026 – 2027

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Chris Martin, Chair

Atlas Marketing

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Justin Shields, Vice Chair

Mass Excavation Inc.

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Anthony Alleman, 2027

Prepper Construction Company

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Rubie Alvarez, 2027

Fisk Electric

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Justin Bieganek, 2027

Mercury Creative Group

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Krystal Bowman, 2027

The Boson Company Inc.

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Angela Crawford, 2027

The Builders, a chapter of the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø

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Ryan Cummings, 2027

Nicholson Construction Company

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Lisa Frisbie, 2027

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Leah Gradl, 2027

Kent Companies

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Ben Groesbeck, 2028

B2 Air Systems

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Craig Helle, 2027

PCE Construction

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Erin Jackman, 2028

Hilti North America

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Brian Kelly, 2027

Terracon

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Sarah Lawrence Bonnar, 2028

IMAGINiT Technologies

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Rick Mazzone, 2028

Fessler & Bowman

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Olagoke Olagbegi, 2028

IBK Construction Company

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Chris Oliveira, 2028

Bosworth Steel Erectors, LLC

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Joe Petty, 2028

MEI Industrial Solutions

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Brian Skipper, 2028

Hensel Phelps

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Joseph Smith, 2027

Great Falls Construction

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Heather Sottosanti, 2027

Big State Mechanical

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Monique Strong, 2028

Ujamaa Construction

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Jamie Weaver, 2027

Terracon

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Julie Witecki, 2028

FMI Consulting

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Tonya Byrd, Immediate Past Chair

Gilbane

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