Why Attendees Chose LEAP TA: Construction 2026
LEAP TA: Construction was the only forum built specifically for construction talent acquisition teams across the US looking to transform how they attracted, hired, and retained the workforce of tomorrow. As labor shortages intensified and project demands rose, this was where TA leaders came together to rethink long-standing hiring models, strengthen pipelines, and uncover practical solutions that drove real-world results.
Across three focused days, you joined 150+ peers to dive into proven ROI-backed case studies, collaborative discussions, and actionable insights that helped you streamline recruitment operations, cut time-to-fill, expand access to qualified talent, and boost early career engagement. From optimizing your TA engine to refining employer brand positioning and enhancing recruiter efficiency, every session was designed to deliver clarity, inspiration, and tangible takeaways.
If you were ready to modernize your approach, spark innovation, and stay competitive in an evolving workforce landscape, this was your essential platform for progress.
Unmissable Event Highlights Included:
Archkey Solutions applied a new approach to skills-based hiring to increase headcount by 14%, boost YoY hiring by 120% and half time to hire from 64 to 32 days
Flynn Group deployed next generation AI-enabled talent acquisition tactics to boost its candidate pool by 25%, streamline hiring, and secure top talent faster
Michels Corporation achieved a returning intern acceptance rate of 80% and doubled intern referral rates while increasing overall hiring effectiveness by 25%
BrandSafway built a scalable craft pipeline which has achieved a 50% reduction in deployment time and a 45% increase in redeployments across critical projects
Skanska delivered measurable gains in retention, diversity and mobility, significantly reducing recruitment costs and strengthening long-term business resilience
MasTec boosted hiring manager efficiency to streamline the recruitment process, whilst increasing speed and quality of hire and enhancing the candidate experience
Divide & Conquer
Track A – Strengthening Craft Talent Pipelines for Tomorrow
Track A focused on building reliable, future-ready craft workforce pipelines through innovative deployment, early talent engagement, and high-impact internship programs. Attendees explored how leading construction companies including BrandSafway, Michels Corporation, Baker Construction and more are optimizing workforce planning, strengthening retention, and preparing the next generation of skilled tradespeople.
Track B - Driving TA Excellence Through Innovation & Efficiency
Track B focused on optimizing talent acquisition operations and leveraging technology to build smarter, more efficient, and scalable recruitment models for the construction industry. Attendees explored how leading organizations like VEIT, Hilti Group, ATI Restoration and more are using data, technology, and innovative processes to strengthen pipelines, enhance candidate experience, and align TA with broader business objectives.
Explore the 2026 Event Guide
- 30+ Expert Speakers from Top ENR General & Speciality Contractors
- Two Tracks Focused on Building Talent Pipelines & Driving TA Excellence
- Additional Pre-Conference Workshop New for 2026
- 12+ Hours of Dedicated Networking with Your Construction Peers
- Unlock the SHRM-Accredited Agenda, Including Speakers Reimagining TA
2026 Attending Companies Include
Explore the 2026 Agenda
Explore proven approaches from construction’s boldest talent innovators to optimize your TA engine, strengthen pipelines, and accelerate project delivery.
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Be part of the discussions shaping the future of construction talent recruitment and forge valuable relationships with peers committed to solving labor and skills gaps.