The East Bay Builders Forum, hosted by Pegbo at the Bay Area Builders Exchange on September 12, emerges as a pivotal gathering for the construction industry, offering invaluable insights into the future of building and development. This event provides a platform for industry leaders, professionals, and enthusiasts to exchange ideas and explore cutting-edge solutions with a focus on innovation, sustainability, diversity, and community engagement.

“Our goal is to foster relationships that contribute to increasing local participation in construction projects while promoting collaboration and inclusivity,” Amar Amte, CEO of Pegbo, said. “We are a technology platform, but we also firmly believe in in-person engagement in the construction industry.”

Pegbo’s events, such as the East Bay Builders Forum empower local talent and ensure that the economic benefits of significant investments stay within the community by forging relationships between local businesses. 

In the East Bay, a wave of construction projects worth billions of dollars is on the horizon, presenting crucial opportunities for local subcontractors. 

“Events like this help strengthen the local construction ecosystem by building bridges between large contractors and smaller, diverse businesses,” Amte adds.

Strengthening these connections helps create a more inclusive and sustainable construction landscape, enabling all stakeholders to thrive in an increasingly competitive environment.

The East Bay Builders Forum highlights the vital role these types of events play in enhancing visibility for businesses within the construction industry. By providing a platform for networking, attendees engage with industry experts and discover potential projects they might not have otherwise encountered.

“Ultimately, these events help ensure that the construction community is more inclusive and reflective of the diversity in our society,” Amte said.

Through these connections and learning opportunities, Pegbo’s events aim to bridge gaps and ensure a wider array of voices and talents are represented in the projects shaping the construction industry.

The East Bay Builders Forum featured many local construction companies, including Webcor, South Bay Grading, McCarthy, Swinerton, EAH Housing, and Lumber, among others.

This event left many attendees excitedly wondering “What’s next?”...

Pegbo plans to build on the success of the East Bay Builders Forum by expanding to other regions, starting with Sacramento and San Francisco. 

“We are committed to continuing our mission of increasing access and opportunities for small and diverse businesses, and we look forward to hosting more of these forums to connect even more players in the construction industry.” Amte said.