MONDAY | JANUARY 12, 2026 | 1:00 PM
The Construction Risk Management Summit is a dynamic half-day workshop tailored for senior safety and health professionals and those with risk management responsibilities in the construction industry. This premier event will dive into critical areas such as Auto Liability, Claims Management and Safety’s involvement, specific Industry Trends, and Risk Analysis.
Attendees will gain valuable insights from seasoned EHS leaders, contractor safety experts, and key voices from the insurance industry. Designed to challenge conventional thinking and elevate your strategic approach, this summit will equip you with the latest knowledge and tools to navigate the evolving landscape of construction risk management with
1:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. – Kickoff & Welcome
Welcome to the 2nd Annual Construction Risk Management Summit, sponsored by CNA Insurance. This kickoff will introduce you to the goals of the summit, presenters, and longtime partnership in safety that CNA has with the construction industry.
1:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. – Auto Policies
Hear from industry subject matter expert on one of the industry’s biggest loss leaders and learn about best practices, construction focused points of view and CNA’s take during this one-hour session.
2:15 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. – Top Trends in the Mechanical Industry
This session will dive deep into CNA’s Mechanical loss data and identify what are main loss drivers, and the ‘why’ behind what’s driving them.
2:45 p.m. – 3:15pm – Contractor Reactions to Top Trends Data
This panel will focus on the perspective of three industry contractors from MCAA, SMACNA, and TAUC and will hear their reactions to the Top Trends in our industry while sharing stories from their company’s and markets.
3:15 p.m – 3:30 p.m. – BREAK
3:30 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. – Claims Management & Safety’s Involvement
This session will look at the involvement safety professionals should be assisting their organization with managing claims. With aggressive claims management beneficial to all parties involved, Safety professionals need to know what their involvement should look like and the effect it has on the process.
4:15 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Employers Liability
Prequalification is an industry buzzword and has many owners and safety professionals on the edge of their seats. In this session hear from Insurance experts and Contractor veterans on the impacts of prequalification on the industry and mechanical contractors.
5:00 p.m. – Wrap up & Closing by Shawn Egan
Additional Registration Required – $299/person
THURSDAY | JANUARY 15, 2026 | 7:00 AM
The Construction Mental Health Summit is a full day workshop that will focus on the importance of understanding and leading through vulnerability, courage, connection, and compassion. Participants will join in this interactive experience to discuss the importance of courage, connection, and compassion in our personal and professional values. Consider attending the Construction Mental Health Summit to learn ways to care for yourself on a deeper level, as well as support the well-being of those you lead.
7 a.m. – 8 a.m. – Breakfast
8 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. – Kickoff
Kick off this transformative gathering where the hard hats come off and honest conversations begin. The Mental Health Summit brings together industry leaders, frontline workers, mental health professionals and advocates to confront one of the most pressing challenges in the construction sector: mental well-being.
8:30 a.m. – 9:40 a.m. – Mental Health and Suicide Prevention: The Next Dimension of Safety
This overview will address the factors that put the construction workforce at a heightened risk of suicide and educate leaders on ways to build in practical protective factors to help minimize these risks. It will demonstrate the many benefits of building a caring culture where employees feel safe asking for help for themselves or their co-workers, as well as equip participants with information on warning signs that someone may be struggling or at risk of suicide and ways to start a productive conversation and offer help.
9:40 a.m. – 10 a.m. – BREAK
10 a.m. – 11 a.m.: Panel Discussion – Getting Started
This panel dives into the practical first steps of creating a mental health and wellness program tailored to the unique demands of the construction industry. Whether you’re a small contractor or a large firm, building a supportive culture starts with intention, planning and action. Use the CIASP needs assessment; you will frame the rest of your day around gaps you see in your own program.
11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. – Breakouts – Tracks
Breakout sessions are designed for those ready to build their company’s mental wellness program from awareness to implementation. You’ll leave with actionable strategies, inspiring examples and the confidence to begin building a healthier, more resilient workplace.
12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. – Lunch
1:15 p.m. – 2 p.m. – Intersection Between Suicide Prevention and Addiction – Fireside Chat
Learn about the intersection between substance misuse and suicide prevention, why each topic must be addressed and what support is out there to create a mentally strong and safe workforce.
2 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. – BREAK
2:15 p.m. – 3 p.m. – Breakout 2 – Choose Something You Didn’t Do Above
3 p.m. – 3:50 p.m. – Substance Use Panel
This discussion breaks down the conversation around policy, support and action. Takeaways will include effective strategies for early intervention, peer support and education; legal and ethical considerations for employers; and building a culture of compassion, accountability and new beginnings.
3:50 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. – Wrap-up
Additional Registration Required – $399/person
