Industry Education • Premium Networking • Great Times! 81st ANNUAL CONVENTION The Diplomat Beach Resort, Hollywood, Florida March 6-11, 2026
Located along Hollywood’s seven miles of coastline, the Diplomat Beach Resort, home to the 2026 PCCA Convention, is one of South Florida’s most iconic oceanfront destinations. Widely recognized for its world-class amenities and perfect positioning between the Atlantic and the Intracoastal Waterway, the resort blends sophistication and relaxation for the ultimate seaside escape. Rising 39 stories above the shoreline, the Diplomat offers sweeping panoramic views that capture the beauty of South Florida from every angle. Each room or suite features expansive windows overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, the Intracoastal Waterway, or the glittering city skyline. Visitors can relax in spacious marble bathrooms with rainfall showers and enjoy thoughtful touches like plush robes, in-room dining, and Nespresso coffee stations that make every stay feel indulgent. Dining at the Diplomat At the Diplomat, every meal is an experience designed to capture the spirit of seaside living and guests can enjoy a wide range of dining options without ever leaving the property. The recently reimagined Diplomat Prime is the resort’s signature steakhouse, offering a quiet and sophisticated setting for dinner. The menu features premium cuts and curated wines, accompanied by attentive service, ideal for both business and leisure dining. For a more laid-back environment, the Oceanside Grill features Latin-inspired dishes in a relaxed beachfront setting. If you prefer a quick bite, the Canteen offers extended hours, and the Counterpoint Cafe evolves with you throughout the day, from morning grab-and-go coffee and pastries to evening cocktails and light bites. On the Water What sets the Diplomat apart is how it integrates the natural seaside landscape into a full-day experience. With 1,000 feet of semi-private beach and a brand-new infinity pool that seems to spill right into the Atlantic, the resort gives guests front-row access to the best of South Florida’s coast. It even offers a complete lineup of watersports, including a complimentary one-hour kayak or paddleboard rental every day of your stay. On Land Back on dry land, the Diplomat prioritizes wellness without compromising its laid-back coastal vibe. The awardwinning Diplomat Spa + Salon is a 15,000-square-foot sanctuary offering a range of services, including massages, skin treatments, body scrubs, facials, manicures, and other beauty treatments. The resort also features beach volleyball courts and a rotating calendar of daily wellness classes like sunrise yoga or Beachfront Zumba. Golf enthusiasts will appreciate the Diplomat’s prime location to nearby championship golf courses like the Club at Emerald Hills and Hillcrest Golf Club, both offering beautiful and challenging fairways. For the Family The Diplomat Kid’s Club Day Camp offers supervised activities like sandcastle building, scavenger hunts, and marine-themed arts and crafts, so parents can relax knowing the little ones are entertained. Other familyfriendly activities include a stop at the hotel’s complimentary Sand Pit Toy Zone and the new Gaming Lawn, where you can challenge friends to giant Connect Four, foam axe-throwing, giant Jenga, ping pong, and a rotating mix of tabletop games. The Diplomat Beach Resort–Hollywood, Florida
Founded in 1925 by visionary developer Joseph Young, Hollywood was designed to be a “Dream City by the Sea,” and a century later, it continues to live up to that vision. Located midway between Miami and Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood offers a unique blend of naturally beautiful beaches, a vibrant downtown area, and a relaxed, friendly atmosphere that still values its roots. When you’re ready to explore, you don’t have to go far. Just north of The Diplomat Resort lies one of the city’s most beloved landmarks, the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk, a 2.5-mile oceanfront promenade named one of America’s Best Beach Boardwalks by Travel + Leisure. While there, you can stop by one of Hollywood’s best-known restaurants, 7 Tables On The Beach Authentic Peruvian Cuisine. Cross the Intracoastal Waterway into downtown, and you enter a vibrant urban area that centers around Young Circle Park, a 10-acre green space that often hosts open-air concerts, food trucks, and art festivals. Within walking distance of the park, you’ll find two of the area’s most popular restaurants, the European-inspired Thanks for Harrison and Villa Romana Italian & Romanian Restaurant. A short stroll farther reveals another hallmark of Hollywood’s creative spirit: the Downtown Hollywood Mural Project, where you can simply wander the streets and discover more than 30 large-scale works by local and international artists, turning a casual walk into a selfguided art tour through the heart of the city. Discover a refreshing escape into Hollywood’s lush outdoors at the Anne Kolb Nature Center, where you’ll wind through the mangroves to a five-story observation tower, perfect for observing the 1,500 acres of protected coastal wetland. The Marine Environmental Education Center offers an up-close look at resident sea turtles, and you can experience hands-on exhibits inside the Carpenter House at North Beach Park. With more than 60 public parks spread throughout town, nature is never far away! Hello Hollywood, Florida! Additional Details Transportation Ground Transportation: Taxis, rental cars, and ride services are readily available at the airport and from the lobby of the hotel. Airport: Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) is 9 miles (24 minutes) north of the hotel, and Miami International Airport (MIA) is 22 miles (35 minutes) south of the hotel. Weather The average high in March is 79, and the average low is 65. What to Wear PCCA meetings are largely resort casual, meaning that shorts, golf shirts, sandals, and sneakers are acceptable, but you wouldn’t look out of place in slacks and a dress shirt. For the Annual Prayer Breakfast, people get a little dressier; some men wear sport coats. Pre- and Post-Convention Rates The resort will honor the discounted PCCA room rate for three days before and three days after the convention, based on availability.
Preliminary Schedule Friday, March 6 Registration Open 8 am - 6 pm Leadership Development Program: Emotional Intelligence, Organizational Change & Strategic Planning 8 am - 4 pm Most companies do some business planning every year, but they may not consider how it fits into their strategic plan. In this session, we will look at some approaches to help you think and plan more strategically. Strategic planning often requires the organization to do things differently to grow or to remain competitive. During the session, we will discuss better ways to manage organizational change, so that you can be more effective when implementing your strategic and business plans. Finally, change can be difficult for many people, so it requires some emotional intelligence to manage it well. We will look at ways to enhance your emotional intelligence. You will leave with some tools to help you become more self and socially aware and be a more effective leader. The session will include interactive exercises to help you understand the concepts so you can get some practice. $500 per person includes all educational materials, professional instructor, and breakfast & lunch on Friday. Board of Directors Meeting 3:30 - 5:45 pm Open to PCCA Board of Directors only. Board/Past Chairmen/Sponsor Dinner 6:30 - 8:30 pm Open to PCCA Board members, Past Chairmen, and 2026 Convention Sponsors and their spouse/guest by invitation. Saturday, March 7 Breakfast 8:30 - 9:30 am Spouse Breakfast 9 - 10:30 am Join Kelly Pribyl at Canteen restaurant for a delicious breakfast and bloody marys & mimosas. PCCA/CGA/NULCA Excavation Safety Summit 9:30 - 11 am Open to all attendees, this session explores excavation safety topics including the advancement of the CGA Next Practices initiative, CGA DIRT Report results, innovations in damage prevention, an update on the Damage Prevention Action Center, and an update on Infrastructure Protection Coalition activities. Moderated by PCCA Past Chair and DPAC Chair Jerrod Henschel, session panelists include CGA President & CEO Sarah Magruder Lyle, PCCA Past Chair and CGA Chair John Fluharty, PCCA 2nd Vice Chair and CGA Excavator Board member Chase Lapcinski, PCCA Past Chair and CGA Engineering/Design Board member Steve Sellenriek, NULCA Executive Director Ron Peterson, USIC Vice President of Government Affairs and DPAC Government Affairs Committee Co-Chair Nancy Mitchell, DPAC Government Affiars Committee Co-Chair Ben Brubeck, and IPC 811 Emergency Study author Mark Bridgers. Las Olas Food & History Tour 12 - 3:30 pm Walk the trendy and quaint Las Olas Boulevard and taste the flavors of the Venice of America. Hear the fascinating tale of the New River Settlement, later know as Fort Lauderdale, as it grew from a small Seminole trading post to a post World War II metropolis. You’ll make your way through the heart of Las Olas and visit some amazing hidden gems, including the Royal Pig Pub (New Orleans style seafood and classic pub fare), the Indigo restaurant (old Florida charm with a touch of Italy) in the historic Riverside Hotel, and La Bonne Crepe for a traditional French dessert and coffee. $275 per person includes transportation, all meals with water (beverages will be billed separately), historian/professional food guide, taxes & gratuities. Half Day Sport Fishing 12 - 5:30 pm You and your crew will make your way to the world famous Haulover Inlet to your private fishing boat at the docks at Haulover Marina. Your captain and crew will provide everything you need for an afternoon of sport fishing. The boats are U.S. Coast Guard Certified for a maximum of six guests. You’ll fish for Tuna, Wahoo, Barracuda, King Fish, Mahi Mahi, and Sailfish. Fishing grounds are just a few miles offshore. $2,100 per boat (up to 6 fishermen); Captain and Mate; all bait, tackle, rods and reels; licenses and permits; coolers and ice; beer, soda/water, and dry snacks; and taxes & gratuities. Two-Hour Shoreline and Mangrove Wilderness Bike Tour 2 - 4 pm Take a biking adventure through the quaint seaside community of Dania Beach. Enjoy a naturalist-led tour of nearby Anne Kolb Nature Center, and cruise the deep, verdant mangrove forests of West Lake Park. You’ll begin by cycling the bike path along the beach. Enjoy views of the stunning deep blue and light turquoise sea, tall coconut palms, and a collection of local architecture from 1920’s Mediterranean bungalows and rustic beach side taverns to mid twentieth-century modern resorts. At Anne Kolb Nature Center you’ll learn facts and folklore from your guide. You can explore interactive displays of the
mangrove ecosystem as well as naturethemed paintings by local artists and photographers. A 3,500 gallon saltwater aquarium features members of the marine community that call the preserve home. You can climb the observation tower to take in the 360 degree view of the area. To finish the tour you’ll cruise the bike paths through the tall, dark, mysterious mangrove forest, suddenly breaking out along the historic Stanahan River. The tree lined paths and calm waters feature colorful tropical fish, butterflies, a diversity of wading birds, and even a few American Crocodiles. The tour departs from the Diplomat Beach Resort. $150 per person includes bicycle, helmet, bottled water, park entrance fees, guides, taxes & gratuities. First-time Attendee Reception 5:30 - 6:15 pm PCCA invites first-time attendees to join association leaders at South Palm Court for a cocktail reception before the Opening Session. Use this opportunity to introduce yourself to the PCCA leadership, ask questions about the association, and make new friends. Open to first-time attendees, PCCA Board members, Membership Committee members, and their spouse/guest by invitation. Opening Session: People First: The Next Evolution of Construction for Culture, Performance & Profit w/ Mark Breslin 6:30 - 7:30 pm The competition for talent in the power and communication construction industry has never been greater. In today’s market, offering higher pay alone is no longer enough to attract or keep the best people. The People First: The Next Evolution of Construction for Culture, Performance & Profit program challenges contractors to think differently about leadership, retention, and workforce engagement. This powerful keynote with Mark Breslin explores how culture, communication, and purpose-driven leadership have become as essential to performance as safety and production—and why the most successful contractors are redefining their edge around people, not just projects. Through real-world examples and best practices from topperforming contractors, participants will learn how to create a workplace that builds loyalty, develops talent, and drives profitability. The People First approach will equip PCCA members with practical strategies to strengthen their talent pipeline, elevate field leadership, and foster a culture that attracts the next generation of workers. Attendees will leave with actionable steps to move from reactive management to intentional leadership—transforming their teams and securing a competitive advantage in an evolving industry. Chairman’s Welcome Reception & Dinner 7:30 - 9:30 pm PCCA Chairman Rob Pribyl and his wife, Kelly, host a reception and dinner under the stars at the freshly renovated South Palm Court. Catch up with old friends and welcome new ones while enjoying a refreshing beverage and the culinary creations of the Diplomat Beach Resort banquet team. Sunday, March 8 53rd Annual Prayer Breakfast 8 - 9:30 am The Prayer Breakfast is a longtime PCCA tradition that unites members and their families in scripture, music, and fellowship. Crisis! Are you Ready w/ Anthony Huey 9:45 - 11:15 am Don’t let 30 years of hard work get destroyed in 30 seconds. Somewhere within every organization, a crisis is waiting to happen. Maybe tomorrow, maybe next year, or even in five years; you can’t be sure what the crisis will be or when it will strike. But you can be sure that a crisis will put your organization’s hard-earned image and reputation up for grabs. The old adage, perception is reality, has never been more true than in today’s superficial, hypercritical, and social media-driven world. This timely and highlyentertaining keynote offers actionable keys to swaying internal and external perception during a negative event. Learning Keys: • Arm yourself with a reputation-saving crisis response framework. • Gain 10 battle-proven tips to survive any crisis and live another day. • Discover how to control social media when things get tough. • Buy your team time when the hard questions get asked. • Overcome the biggest mistake companies make in a crisis. • Learn how to easily “plug the holes’ in your current crisis plan. • Understand how to win in the court of public opinion. Anthony Huey, CSP®, is a highly-rated international speaker who offers session attendees pragmatic communications tools, tips, and techniques they can use immediately. Anthony has presented more than 3,500 paid communications workshops, seminars, and speeches in his career and was named a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) by the National Speakers Association, an honor awarded to less than 12 percent of its speakers worldwide. Anthony’s 25-year career includes tenures as a news reporter and senior editor, crisis management specialist, media relations consultant, and executive speech coach. He owns Reputation Management, LLC, one of the nation’s leading communications training and crisis consulting companies. His past client work includes a wide variety of advertising, public relations, and communications initiatives for hundreds of trade associations, municipalities, and companies, including Nike, Victoria’s Secret, Eli Lilly, Nationwide Insurance, Kroger Company, Procter & Gamble, and many more. Anthony holds a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism from the Ohio State University.
Preliminary Schedule Pool Day 1 - 4 pm Join fellow members at the South Lagoon Pool for this annual informal gathering of PCCA members. Full beverage and food service will be available to purchase. Silent Auction & Reception 6 - 7 pm Not as raucous as the Live Auction to follow, the Silent Auction & Reception is filled with cocktails, snacks, good times with friends, and some low-key bidding for about 50 minutes. Then, as the deadline nears, things get a little crazy and it’s everyone for themselves! Auction & Dinner 7 - 10 pm The PCCA Auction is the liveliest night on the PCCA calendar. PCCA revelers bid on a variety of fabulous trips, ballgames, tools, equipment, jewelry, and much, much more. All proceeds go directly to building programs and services for PCCA members, including the PCCA Education & Research Foundation scholarship fund, so everyone is encouraged to bid early, bid often, and have a great time. Monday, March 9 Annual Contractor/Associate Exhibit & Breakfast 8 - 10:30 am PCCA’s supplier and manufacturer members host the Annual Contractor/ Associate Exhibit & Breakfast. Contractor members peruse the displays, meet with vendors, discuss jobsite issues, and learn about the industry’s latest products and services in a very relaxed atmosphere. Catch the Wave: How PCCA Members Can “Hang Ten” for Data Center Development 10:30 - 11:45 am The announcement and proposed spending on data center infrastructure through 2030 is astounding, and many of these data centers will be built in rural America where the confluence of natural gas access, water access, available land, potential for low-cost power access, and the ability to bring fiber to the site all exist together. These geographies sit atop of the natural service territories for many PCCA members, which raises the question of who will do the work. Attend this session and gain the following insights: • Hyperscalers, developers, speculators: who are they, who to pursue, who to avoid, and how do you tell the difference? • The “prosumer” model: on-site power generation and storage are taking place—who will select it, how will it be powered, and who will build it? • Development & planning cycle: what is the timeline, how is it occurring, and how can you break into the process? • Case study: Utah High Performance Compute Data Center Campus Mark Bridgers, Principal of Continuum Capital, will moderate a panel of experts that includes David Hamner, Managing Director Data Center Infrastructure at Continuum Capital, a 20+ year veteran of the global data center development market who has ridden the trends and will help you surf this wave of activity. Other invited panelists include industry professionals involved in site selection, logistics, power demarcation and planning at the site, and provisioning of new sites with fiber. PCCA Golf Tournament: The Club at Emerald Hills 12 - 6 pm The Club at Emerald Hills is one of South Florida’s finest championship golf courses, recognized by Golf Digest as one of its “Best Places to Play.” The Club was opened in 1969 and originally designed by Bruce Devlin and Robert Von Hagge. Centrally located between Fort Lauderdale and Miami, in the city of Hollywood, The Club at Emerald Hills displays a harmonious blend of undulating greens, contoured bunkers and hills, all meticulously maintained to guarantee you a challenge. As the host site for the PGA Tour Doral and Honda Open Qualifiers, The Club has also hosted U.S. Open, U.S. Senior Open, U.S. Amateur, U.S. Mid-Amateur, and U.S. Public Links qualifiers as well as several local PGA events. The Club has been recognized and voted “Excellent” by players in “America’s Top Golf Courses” by ESPN and Zagat Survey. $300 includes transportation, cart, box lunch with a soft drink, and taxes. Rental clubs: $80 including tax.
Tuesday, March 10 Contractors Breakfast 8 - 9 am Associates Breakfast Meeting 8 - 9 am PCCA’s Associate members hold a roundtable discussion on topics that affect manufacturers and suppliers in our industry. We will also review the Contractor/Associate Exhibit, other convention activities, and ways they can be improved to further benefit everyone involved. General Session Panel Discussions 9 - 11:45 am This fast-paced and frank discussion moves through the various sectors of power and communications construction and elicits thoughtful insights and candid opinions from contractors and associates working throughout North America as well as from experts representing legislators, federal agencies, and other industry groups who work closely with PCCA. All members are encouraged to attend and to participate in the discussion. We want to hear from you! Economic Issues Panel 9 - 10 am FMI’s Dan Shumate and Continuum Capital’s Mark Bridgers lead a discussion on the myriad factors impacting the national economy and the markets in which PCCA members work. Their in-depth knowledge of construction markets, owner concerns, mergers & acquisitions, and other financial topics, combined with their ability to convey difficult topics to laypeople and professionals alike, makes them intriguing speakers. Break 10 - 10:15 am Government & Industry Issues Panel 10:15 - 11:45 am Moderated by PCCA Government Affairs Committee Chair John Fluharty with Ben Brubeck and Jaime Steve, this session details the committee’s recent initiatives, maps out its upcoming activities, and asks members about the issues that are affecting their businesses. Invited guests from government and industry will provide brief reports on issues relevant to power and broadband construction. Catamaran Tour w/ Lunch 12 - 5 pm The PCCA crew will head to the docks at Bahia Mar Marina, board the Caribbean Spirit, the largest day sailing catamaran in North America, and then cruise down the Intracoastal Waterway to stop at a sandbar to swim and have lunch. A buffet lunch, soft drinks, and beer & wine will be served. Next, it’s sails out in the waters of the Atlantic Ocean. Our course is set for a picturesque anchorage where the water is turquoise. A variety of water toys will be available. $250 includes transportation, guides, lunch, soft drinks, water, beer and wine, water toys, towels, taxes and gratuities. Board of Directors Wrap-up Meeting 5:45 - 6:45 pm Open to PCCA Board of Directors only. Final Party and Hall of Fame Awards 7 - 9:30 pm Join PCCA in the beautiful waterfront Grand Ballroom for dinner, the annual changing of the guard, the PCCA Hall of Fame Awards, live entertainment, and dancing. Wednesday, March 11 Departures all day.
Registration Category By 1/15/26 After 1/15/26 Subtotal Owner/Employee Member $1295 $1495 Nonmember $2195 $2395 Spouse/Guest $895 $995 Youth 5-9 $350 $450 Youth 10-18 $695 $795 Optional Activities Please enter registrant’s number (1-4) from above Fees Registrant # Leadership Development Program (Fri, 8 am - 4 pm) $500 Spouse Breakfast (Sat, 9 am) no charge p Yes p No Las Olas Food & History Tour (Sat, 12 - 3:30 pm) $275 Sport Fishing (up to 6 fishermen) (Sat, 12 - 5:30 pm) $2,100 Bike Tour (Sat, 2 - 4 pm) $150 Tabletop Exhibit (Mon, 8 - 10:30 am) no charge p Yes p No PCCA Golf Tournament (Mon, 12 - 6 pm) $300 Golf Club Rental (Mon) p M p W | p Right p Left $80 Catamaran Tour w/lunch (Tues, 12 - 5 pm) $250 Total Fees Office Use Only Date In_ _________________ Amount In_ ______________ Confirm__________________ March 6 - March 11, 2026 The Diplomat Beach Resort Hollywood, Florida Registrant Information Register no more than one couple per page (All attendees must be registered) 1. Registrant’s Name Badge Name 2. Spouse/Guest Name Badge Name 3. Youth 1 Name Age Badge Name 4. Youth 2 Name Age Badge Name Company Title Street Address City State ZIP Phone Cell Email Registration Info • Email this registration form to registration@ pccaweb.org OR • Mail this registration form with payment to: PO Box 638 Churchton, MD 20733 Registration Fees Cancellation Policy There is no charge for cancellations received before 1/15/26. After 1/15/26 and before 2/28/26 there will be a 50% cancellation charge. There will be no refunds after 2/28/26. Questions (800) 542-PCCA p Intracoastal View $469 | p Ocean Front $499 | p Diplomat Suite $689 | p Corner Suite $939 p King Bed p 2 Queen Beds 81st ANNUAL CONVENTION The Diplomat Beach Resort, Hollywood, Florida March 6-11, 2026 Hotel Registration Credit card is required to reserve rooms. This is a separately charged item. Card Type: p MasterCard p VISA p AMEX Credit Card Number Expiration V-code Cardholder Name Signature Check-in Date Check-out Date p Check Please make payable to PCCA p MasterCard p VISA p AMEX Credit Card Number Expiration V-code Cardholder Name Signature Credit Card Billing Address p I’m a First-time PCCA Convention Attendee Room rates are subject to taxes, service charge and resort fee . Early departures will result in an early departure fee. 2026 Convention Registration PCCA Fees Payment must accompany this registration in the form of a check or credit card. Payment must be received by January 15, 2026, for early discount.
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