When Fender Musical Instruments Corporation decided to consolidate two Scottsdale locations into a single headquarters, they invested in a 78,000 SF facility that reflected their culture. The building includes a professional recording studio, private practice rooms, a model shop for R&D, and an amplifier testing room where equipment gets pushed to its limits.

Across life sciences, healthcare, mission critical environments, and corporate campuses, one trend has become clear: projects are getting bigger, faster, and more complex than ever before. What was once considered ambitious is quickly becoming the new baseline. We’ve entered an era of “mega projects.”

Climate risk is an increasingly important consideration for the construction industry, with implications for operations, project delivery, and long-term business strategy.

What drives operational excellence on a construction project? Recorded live at the Superintendent Convention, this panel discussion explores what drives operational excellence on a construction project—from managing complex projects to supporting mental health in the field, the conversation is packed with real-world experiences and practical insights on building strong teams and delivering successful projects.

Mental well-being is a key driver of health and safety in construction—and our people are developing strong initiatives to support each other when times get tough.