Forge 2025 Is Just Around the Corner

Forge is where the best in the business come together to share ideas, build connections, and stay ahead of what’s next in the industry.

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Looking Back at Forge 2024

Forge 2024 brought together top contractors and BuildOps power users for three days of breakthrough strategies, hands-on training, and powerful networking.

This year, we’re taking it even further. Secure your spot today.

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Confirmed attendees

Headline Speaker

Mike Rowe

Mike Rowe is a writer, narrator, producer, recording artist, Emmy-Award winning TV Host, New YorkTimes Best Selling author, and the CEO of the mikeroweWORKS Foundation. As the creator and host of the iconic TV series Dirty Jobs, Mike is best-known as “the dirtiest man on TV,” but his true calling is storytelling. FromSomebody’s Gotta Do It to Returning the Favor, The Story Behind the Story, Six Degrees,and The Way I Heard It, Mike continues to tap the country on the shoulder and say, “These are people you should know.”

In his role as a perpetual apprentice, Mike has highlighted hundreds of workers in dozens of essential industries. His foundation has awarded millions of dollars in work ethic scholarships, and his commitment to reinvigorate the skilled trades is unrivaled.

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More Voices Taking the Forge Stage

Lt. Col. William D.
Swenson (ret.)
Medal of Honor
recipient and U.S. Army
combat veteran
Christopher Stanton,
PhD
Marvin Bower Associate
Professor at Harvard
Business School

Agenda

9:00 AM -
6:00 PM

Registration

Grand Foyer BC

9:00 AM -
12:00 PM

Power Station

Get expert, one-on-one help from our Customer Success team with your BuildOps account.

Grand Foyer D

12:00 PM -
1:00 PM

Lunch

Grand Hall A

1:00 PM -
5:00 PM

Power Station

Get expert, one-on-one help from our Customer Success team with your BuildOps account.

Cortez Hill

1:00 PM -
1:50 PM

Networking Sessions

3rd floor breakouts

2:00 PM -
2:50 PM

Breakout Sessions

3rd floor breakouts

Hillcrest AB - New Standard Dashboards
Golden Hill AB - Service Agreements 1: Setting up Service Agreements
Torrey Hills AB - Reporting Hands On
Hillcrest CD - Projects Best Practices: Field vs Office
Cortez Hill BC - Invoicing and Payments
3:00 PM -
3:50 PM

Sponsor Breakout Sessions

3rd floor breakouts

4:00 PM -
5:00 PM

Breakout Sessions

3rd floor breakouts

Hillcrest AB - Reporting Walk Through
Golden Hill AB - Service Agreements 2: Managing Service Agreements
Torrey Hills AB - New Standard Dashboards
Hillcrest CD - BuildOps Foundations
Cortez Hill BC - CRM+ Reloaded
5:00 PM -
6:00 PM

Sponsor Expo

Grand Hall D

6:00 PM -
9:00 PM

Welcome Reception & Sponsor Expo

Grand Hall D

7:00 AM -
5:00 PM

Registration

Grand Foyer BC

7:00 AM -
8:30 AM

Breakfast

Marina Courtyard

9:00 AM -
9:15 AM

CEO Opening Remarks

Grand Hall CD

9:15 AM -
9:45 AM

Product Keynote

Grand Hall CD

9:45 AM -
10:00 AM

Wounded Warrior

Grand Hall CD

10:10 AM -
12:00 PM

Mike Rowe's Keynote

Grand Hall CD

12:00 PM -
5:00 PM

Power Station

Get expert, one-on-one help from our Customer Success team with your BuildOps account.

Golden Hill B

12:00 PM -
1:00 PM

Lunch

Marina Courtyard

1:00 PM -
2:00 PM

Breakout Sessions

3rd floor breakouts

Hillcrest AB - Asset Management
Golden Hill AB - Projects Roadmap Show & Tell
Torrey Hills AB - New Standard Dashboards
Hillcrest CD - Service Agreements 1: Setting up Service Agreements
Cortez Hill BC - Inventory Management: How it works
2:00 PM -
3:00 PM

Breakout Sessions

3rd floor breakouts

Hillcrest AB - Fleet+
Golden Hill AB - Project Forecasting
Torrey Hills AB - Reporting Walk Through
Hillcrest CD - Service Agreements 2: Managing Service Agreements
Cortez Hill BC - Pull Through Work
3:00 PM -
4:00 PM

Coffee Break

3rd floor hallway

4:00 PM -
5:00 PM

Breakout Sessions

3rd floor breakouts

Hillcrest AB - Smart Dispatch
Golden Hill AB - Project Planning
Torrey Hills AB - Reporting Hands On
Hillcrest CD - Asset Management
Cortez Hill BC - CRM+ Reloaded
5:00 PM -
6:00 PM

Break

6:00 PM -
9:00 PM

Customer Party

USS Midway

7:00 AM -
8:30 AM

Breakfast

Marina Courtyard

9:00 AM -
10:00 AM

Christopher Stanton, PhD's Keynote

Grand Hall CD

10:00 AM -
10:45 AM

Customer Panel

Grand Hall CD

10:45 AM -
11:45 AM

Lt. Col. William D. Swenson (ret.)'s Keynote

Grand Hall CD

11:45 AM -
12:00 PM

Closing Session

Grand Hall CD

Frequently Asked Questions


1 What is BuildOps Forge?

BuildOps Forge is the ultimate conference for commercial contractors looking to level up their operations. With expert-led workshops, networking with industry leaders, and an exclusive look at the BuildOps roadmap, it’s the must-attend event for serious professionals.

Forge is where top contractors gather to gain real-world strategies, collaborate with peers, and get exclusive product insights before anyone else. It’s a shortcut to accelerating your success with BuildOps.

  • Hands-on training to sharpen your skills.
  • In-depth strategy sessions with BuildOps leaders.
  • Unparalleled networking with industry decision-makers.
  • Access to product innovations before they go public.

Business owners, C-level executives (CEO, CFO, etc.), and managers looking to scale their operations and gain a competitive edge.

  • Single Ticket – Full access to all sessions, meals, and social events.
  • Multi Ticket – Discounted rate for 2+ attendees from the same company, with full event access.
  • Spouse Ticket – New this year! Includes access to meals and social events.

Your ticket includes full access to sessions, networking events, meals, and exclusive experiences. Travel and accommodations are separate.

San Diego, CA. More venue details coming soon!

We’ve reserved a block of rooms at the Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego, and your registration confirmation email will include a link to book at a special discounted rate for Forge attendees. We highly recommend booking your room as soon as possible—these discounted rooms tend to go quickly. If you cannot find your confirmation email, please reach out to forge@buildops.com. 

We’ve reserved a block of rooms at the Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego with a special discounted rate for Forge attendees. We highly recommend booking your room as soon as possible—these discounted rooms tend to go quickly. Use the link here to book, and the discount will be applied automatically.

Forge officially kicks off on the morning of October 13th with registration and optional early programming. Our core content begins that afternoon with interactive, classroom-style sessions. October 14th features a full day of engaging programming, networking, and learning opportunities. We’ll wrap things up on the morning of October 15th, with all sessions concluding by noon. Please note: lunch will not be provided on the 15th.

10/13 Monday: Lunch, Appetizers + Drinks at Welcome Reception

10/14 Tuesday: Breakfast, Lunch

10/15 Wednesday: Breakfast

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Forge is your opportunity to get in front of North America’s top commercial contractors. Connect face-to-face with industry leaders and decision-makers shaping the future of the trades.


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