Building Better Business Summit

When:

May 21, 2026 at 8:00am – 2:00am EDT

People:

Jeffrey Bright, Daniel Schneider and Amanda Szmuc

Location:

Hyatt Regency Princeton

102 Carnegie Center Dr, Princeton, NJ 08540

ABC New Jersey’s Building Better Business Summit brings together construction industry experts and business leaders for a day focused on helping contractors strengthen and grow their businesses. Designed as a one-stop resource for owners, managers, and office professionals alike, this event will cover the topics that directly impact your bottom line and daily operations.

Designed for company owners, leadership teams, and office professionals, including HR, finance, and operations staff, this event serves as a one-stop resource for the issues that impact daily operations and long-term success. Sessions will address topics such as employee benefits and health insurance, hiring and workforce challenges, prevailing wage updates, and other key business considerations facing today’s contractors.

Session 2 (10:00 – 10:55 AM)

Managing Economic Volatility in Construction Projects: Legal and Practical Strategies for Contractors

This panel discussion provides contractors with actionable strategies to navigate market instability. Moving beyond theory, the program focuses on practical risk management, from negotiating effective price escalation clauses to handling material delays and scheduling pressures. Attendees will learn to strengthen contracts, protect payments, and master documentation techniques that preserve claims without damaging owner relationships. It is an essential guide to surviving—and thriving—in a volatile economic landscape.

Meet the Speakers: 

Portrait of Jeffrey Bright Portrait of Daniel Schneider portrait photo of Amanda Szmuc
Jeffrey Bright Daniel Schneider Amanda Szmuc

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