Thank You!

82 Sponsors

52 weeks of planning

7 Extraordinary Honorees

3,157 hours of volunteer time logged

4 Major Event Segments and over 1,200 attendees for Founders Day 2026

9,697 Associates, Stakeholders and Industry Leaders from around the world engaged, on a weekly basis, with BuildIT!

The words “thank you” can’t begin to capture the essence of how our Board of Directors, Founders and Partners from around the globe feel about the AEC industry’s embrace of BuildIT’s mission and vision. And - with our 6^th Birthday now just hours behind us - we share with you that we are just getting started!

Perhaps the words of a young man from Saudi Arabia who has worked in the oil and gas industry said it best:

“Attending Founders Day and meeting so many successful LGBTQ professionals in the EPC and construction industry gave me something I deeply needed: hope. Seeing people who have built meaningful careers, leadership, and impact reminded me that we do have a place in this industry, that we can succeed, and that our voices and contributions have real value.”

There is a palpable energy created when the people of BuildIT convene. It is unique, vibrant and powerful.  It comes from a place of deep respect, a proven ability to create opportunities for others, and the professional acumen to compete with best of the best.

In the days to come we will share some of the highlights of Founders Day 2026 and where we are headed in the months/years to come!

Onward AND upward, together!