United Contractors

🌴🌶 BBQ. Chili. Hawaiian shirts.
The UCON Annual BBQ & Chili Cook-Off is coming in HOT on August 7 in Pleasanton!

🍖 1200+ people
🏆 Epic chili battles
🌺 Aloha vibes
📍 Alameda County Fairgrounds
👕 Dress code: Hawaiian shirt or aloha attire encouraged!

It’s the biggest construction party of the year—and YOU’RE invited.

🔗 RSVP now: https://ow.ly/nolZ50WhNSw

🦺 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗚𝗼𝗮𝗹: 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗚𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲.
As Construction Safety Week 2025 comes to a close, we want to recognize the people and companies who live this goal every single day.

In construction, safety isn’t just a policy—it’s a shared responsibility. Most Americans will never know what it means to go to work each day knowing your safety depends on the people beside you, and theirs on you. That’s what makes this industry different. And that’s what makes your teamwork extraordinary.

To the contractors, crews, and companies who put safety first—thank you. You make this industry strong, and you make it proud.

UCON is honored to be a 2025 Safety Week sponsor. And we’re always here for our members—whether it’s through proactive safety resources, UCON’s safety consultants, or our 3-Phase Critical Incident Response Plan, available to the entire industry:
🔗 https://www.unitedcontractors.org/member-benefits/safety-services/crisis-response

Because in this industry, 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝘀𝗻'𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸. 𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁, 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗷𝗼𝗯, 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲.

(Image: special safety drawing by Peyton McDermott, 8 years old, daughter of UCON member, and cover image of UCON's July 2024 Magazine)

🚧 Safety is our top priority, and a cornerstone of our mission to support union-signatory contractors and the dedicated workforce building and maintaining California’s critical infrastructure.

That’s why 𝘄𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗕 𝟮𝟴𝟵, 𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗘𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 (𝗔𝗦𝗘) 𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘇𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀. This life-saving measure is important to protect workers, reduce speeding, and prevent tragic accidents. AB 289 is advancing through the legislative process with strong bipartisan support, and we remain committed to seeing it through.
www.unitedcontractors.org

For safety week free resources, daily topics, and more:
👉 www.constructionsafetyweek.com

🚧 It’s time to highlight what makes your team strong: a 𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆.

UCON is a proud sponsor of 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 — and we want to see how your crews are getting involved!

✅ Share your toolbox talks, safety stand-downs, and daily huddles
📍 Tag us United Contractors so we can cheer you on and share your efforts!

Looking for resources? UCON's 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆 holds numerous products, guides and resources focused on safety—including our (free to contractor members) 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 (downloadable and customizable!).

For more planning tools for this special safety week, visit 👉 www.constructionsafetyweek.com
(Photo courtesy Pavement Recycling Systems)

While we patiently wait for the professional photos to come through, we wanted to share a few of our favorite moments from Thursday’s Public Works summit
Sponsors :
welcome sponsor
Hospitality sponsor
Registration sponsor
Reception sponsor
Corner page ad sponsor
Refreshment sponsors &
vendor display table sponsors
’reAllInThisTogether

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆!
𝗨𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 events are UCON's casual, 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞, networking happy hours—drop by for an hour, or stay and make more connections.

𝗨𝗽 𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁: 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗮 on Thursday, May 8th.
Register: https://www.unitedcontractors.org/event/uconnect-manteca

📅 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: May 8, 2025
📍 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Brethren Brewing Co., 220 N. Main Street, Manteca
⏰ 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞: 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Must register to attend—spread the word!
Thank you to our May 8th UCONnect Sponsor F & M Bank

Our "UCONnect" events are all around the State—registration open for all!: https://www.unitedcontractors.org/member-benefits/events/uconnect

May 8, 2025, Thursday | Manteca
June 11, 2025, Wednesday | Seal Beach
July 10, 2025, Thursday | San Jose
July 17, 2025, Thursday | San Diego
July 31, 2025, Thursday | Westlake Village
September 18, 2025, Thursday | Norco
October 22, 2025, Wednesday | Petaluma
October 30, 2025, Thursday | Pasadena
December 10, 2025, Wednesday | Anaheim

📊 Billions of Reasons to Attend the UCON Public Works Summit

The 2025 UCON Public Works Summit offers exclusive insight into billions of dollars in public works projects across Southern California. This event brings together Southern California’s top public works agencies and union contractors for a day of insights, opportunities, and industry connections.

This is your chance to:

🔹 Get an early look at agency priorities
🔹 Gain competitive intelligence on what’s coming next
🔹 Connect with Public Works agencies and other industry leaders

📅 May 1 | 📍 Anaheim Hilton
🔗 https://www.unitedcontractors.org/event/2025-public-works-summit



Join these public works agencies attending:
Caltrans HQ , Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, Los Angeles World Airports, Metro Los Angeles, Metrolink, Port of Long Beach, Port of Los Angeles, Orange County Transportation Services, Orange County Water District, SANDAG - San Diego Association of Governments

Thank you to our Public Works Summit Sponsors:
LECET Southwest, FlatironDragados, Rebuild SoCal, Operative Plasterers' & Cement Masons' International Association (OPCMIA), Carno Law Group, Purple Wave Auction, National Trench Safety, Trench Shoring Company, HCSS, Western States Regional Council of Carpenters

Connecting the Contractor Community!

You told us that you wanted more events in a variety of areas to give you more chances to connect—and we listened! Our "UCONnect" events are casual, 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞, networking happy hours—drop by for an hour, or stay and make 2025 your year of connection.

Up next: Sacramento on Thursday, April 24. Register today!

📅 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: April 24, 20205
📍 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Punch Bowl Social, 500 J Street, Suite 100, Sacramento
⏰ 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞: 4:30 am - 7:30 pm

Register: https://www.unitedcontractors.org/event/uconnect-sacramento

Must register to attend—spread the word!
Thank you to our April 24th UCONnect Sponsor IMA Financial Group, Inc.

Our "UCONnect" events are all around the State—registration open for all!:
https://www.unitedcontractors.org/member-benefits/events/uconnect

April 24, 2025, Thursday | Sacramento
May 8, 2025, Thursday | Manteca
June 11, 2025, Wednesday | Seal Beach
July 10, 2025, Thursday | San Jose
July 17, 2025, Thursday | San Diego
July 31, 2025, Thursday | Ventura
September 18, 2025, Thursday | Norco
October 22, 2025, Wednesday | Petaluma
October 30, 2025, Thursday | Pasadena
December 10, 2025, Wednesday | Anaheim

Don’t wait—registration closes February 20th!

Join us on February 28th at the Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel for an afternoon celebrating leadership, connection, and inspiration at the Legacy Luncheon.

Be a part of this exclusive leadership event as we honor the installation of UCON’s 2025 Board of Directors. Connect with peers and decision-makers in the construction and contracting industry in a truly elegant setting.

Here's what awaits you:

🌅 Networking and ocean views during the reception
🥂 Champagne tastings and mimosas to kick off the event
🍽️ A sophisticated luncheon and installation ceremony

This is your chance to celebrate leadership and forge meaningful connections that can inspire growth and success for the year ahead.

Secure your spot by February 20th:
https://www.unitedcontractors.org/event-registration/2025-legacy-luncheon-registration

Time is almost up! Registration for the 36th Annual DIG Awards closes on February 20th—don't miss your chance to attend this iconic industry event.

Join an exclusive gathering of executives, innovators, and leaders to celebrate dedication, integrity, and generosity—the values that drive excellence in construction and contracting.

The evening promises:

🥂High-level networking at the cocktail reception
🏆Inspiration and recognition during the awards ceremony
🔥A memorable after-party filled with connections and fun

This is your opportunity to honor the industry's best while creating relationships that can shape the future of your business and career.

Secure your spot by February 20th:
https://www.unitedcontractors.org/event-registration/2025-36th-annual-dig-awards-registration

(Event is March 1st at the Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel)