Overview
The CBIZ Construction Summit is bringing together the Ohio region’s top contractors, finance, and accounting professionals to network and discuss the current and future state of the industry. Join CBIZ leaders, industry specialists, and peers from across the region for practical perspective on the market forces, risk factors, and operational strategies affecting construction companies today. The event will offer actionable ideas to help strengthen performance, protect enterprise value, and plan with greater confidence in a changing market.
Location
Cleveland Marriott East
26300 Harvard Road
Warrensville Heights, OH 44122
Agenda
1:00 PM
Registration and Networking
1:30 PM
Opening Remarks
Roger Gingerich, Central Region Construction Leader, CBIZ
1:40 PM
AI in Action: Disruption to Real-World Impact in the Construction Industry
Rob McGillen Vice President, AI Practice Leader Emerging Technology, CBIZ
Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping industries, fueled by advances in technology and data. We’ll explore its evolution, real-world applications, and key considerations around governance and risk. Construction related use cases bring these concepts to life, while practical insights highlight how organizations can unlock value through strong data foundations, clear ownership, and effective change management.
2:40 PM
Ready for What’s Next: Building a Future-Ready Construction Business
Jonathan Slain, Founder & CEO, Autobahn Consultants
Busy isn’t the same as strong. Margins are tighter, competition is sharper, and backlog alone doesn’t guarantee a business is built for the long haul.
Led by Jonathan Slain of Autobahn Consultants, this fast-paced and engaging session moves with purpose, taking construction leaders from big-picture market pressures to the real business decisions shaping stronger, better-prepared companies. Jonathan will guide three candid fireside chats that keep the session moving through practical discussion around today’s market realities, leadership depth, decision-making, and long-term resilience.
Attendees will hear how peers are approaching these decisions in practice, from strengthening leadership teams to building companies that can adapt, grow, and last.
3:40 PM
Break
4:00 PM
Keynote: First Brood
Dr. Anirban Basu, Chairman & CEO, Sage Policy Group & CBIZ Senior Economic Advisor
As 2026 unfolds, the U.S. economy continues to defy expectations while raising new questions about what comes next. In this fast-paced, data-driven presentation, we will examine the latest trends in employment, housing, commercial real estate, financial markets, and economic output to better understand where the economy is headed through the balance of 2026 and beyond. Expect fresh insights, a few surprises, and maybe even a laugh or two as we make sense of today’s economy and tomorrow’s risks.
5:00 PM
Networking & Cocktail Reception
Keynote Speaker
Anirban Basu
Anirban Basu is Chairman & CEO of Sage Policy Group, Inc., an economic and policy consulting firm headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland with an office in Orlando, Florida. The firm provides strategic analytical services to energy suppliers, law firms, medical systems, government agencies, and real estate developers among others.
Speakers
Randy Bosley
Randy is a Managing Director in CBIZ’s Assurance Services Group and serves as an executive member of the Regional Construction Practice. He advises construction clients on various aspects of accounting and auditing, financial reporting, job costing and revenue recognition, banking and bonding, tax planning and compliance, and business consulting matters. He currently sits on the Board of Directors of the Northeast Ohio Chapter of the Construction Financial Management Association.
Roger Gingerich
Roger Gingerich is a Managing Director in CBIZ’s Tax & Business Services Group and serves as the Regional Construction Leader. With over three decades of experience serving middle-market businesses and leading CBIZ’s regional practice for construction contractors and real estate developers, Roger excels in driving business expansion through forward-thinking strategies, tax planning, and business planning.
Rob McGillen
With nearly three decades of global leadership experience, Rob has helped organizations accelerate digital transformation, technology modernization, and AI adoption across eight industries and 80+ countries. He has held senior leadership roles at Grant Thornton, Rightpoint, and his own digital transformation startup, specializing in data-driven and AI-powered solutions. As Vice President of Business Innovation at CBIZ Financial Services, Rob oversees AI, automation, and digital innovation initiatives for more than 10,000 employees.
Jonathan Slain
Having come from the world of investment banking, working on mergers and acquisitions, Jonathan has seen firsthand how businesses with successful leadership mistakenly hit plateaus. Now, working exclusively with Founders, Owners, CEOs, and Management Teams, Jonathan uses that experience to help best-in-class companies worldwide achieve their vision of success. Whether working with entrepreneurial niche/specialty firms or large corporations ($10M+ in annual revenue), the direction and insight Jonathan imparts, positions businesses to advance to levels they dream about often, but rarely achieve on their own.
Presenting Sponsors
Platinum Sponsor
Premier Sponsor
Panel Sponsor
Supporting Sponsors
Sponsorship Opportunities
Jenna Mullen, Corporate Marketing, CBIZ
[email protected] or 616.945.55009
Sponsorships
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- Exhibit table at event
- Receipt of post-event registrant list (names and companies)
- Logo prominently displayed on event website and on-site materials
- (8) registrations for sponsor attendees
- Full-page advertisement in conference book (premium placement)
- Exhibit table at event
- Receipt of post-event registrant list (names and companies)
- Logo prominently displayed on event website and on-site materials
- (6) registrations for sponsor attendees
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- Exhibit table at event
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