BuildOps Forge 2025

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.

Balboa A

9:00 AM -
12:00 PM

Customer Testimonial Booth

Capture your BuildOps story on film with our professional video team at Forge 2025. Highlight your wins, your team, and how you’re transforming the trades.

Ocean Beach

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.

Balboa A

1:00 PM -
5:00 PM

Customer Testimonial Booth

Capture your BuildOps story on film with our professional video team at Forge 2025. Highlight your wins, your team, and how you’re transforming the trades.

Ocean Beach

1:00 PM -
1:50 PM

Breakout Sessions

3rd floor breakouts

Gaslamp AB - Bluon Presents: Bad Asset Data Is Costing You Millions — Here’s Why

Old Town AB - Kojo Presents: 7 Steps to Better Procurement

La Jolla AB - Coast Presents: Job Costing Hacks Panel: Experts Share Tips For Managing Field Expenses

Gaslamp CD - Miter, Alliance & Avalara Present: Managing Finance & HR Across Multi-Entity Organizations

Balboa BC - Inspect Point Presents: Best In-Class Mobile Inspections for Fire Protection

2:00 PM -
2:50 PM

Breakout Sessions

3rd floor breakouts

Gaslamp AB - New Standard Dashboards: Dashboards Built For Action

La Jolla AB - Service Agreements 1: Nail Your Setup, Unlock More Value

Old Town AB - Reporting Hands On: Build the Report You've Been Wanting

Gaslamp CD - Projects Best Practices: Project Work That Works Everywhere

Balboa BC - Invoicing and Payments+: From Service Call to Cash, Faster

3:00 PM -
3:50 PM

Breakout Sessions

3rd floor breakouts

Gaslamp AB - [Group Discussion] Built on Legacy: Leading a Family Business into the Future

Old Town AB - [Group Discussion] From Resistance to Results: Leading Change for Your Team

La Jolla AB - From Risky to Ready: How Mechanical Contractors Can Build Safer Fleets with Technology with Azuga

Gaslamp CD -[Group Discussion] Building and Keeping Top Field Talent

Balboa BC -[Group Discussion] AI in Contracting: Breakthrough or Buzzword?

4:00 PM -
4:50 PM

Breakout Sessions

3rd floor breakouts

Gaslamp AB - Reporting Walk Through: Your Reporting Playbook

La Jolla AB - Service Agreements 2: Turn Agreements into a Strategic Advanceability

Old Town AB - New Standard Dashboards: Dashboards Built For Action

Gaslamp CD - Projects Roadmap: Where Projects are Headed Next

Balboa BC - Fleet+: Your Fleet, Now Fully Integrated

5:00 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 -
9:30 AM

Opening Remarks: Built For the Bold

Grand Hall BC

9:30 AM -
10:00 AM

Product Keynote: The System of Action

Grand Hall BC

10:10 AM -
10:30 AM

Building Pathways Home: How Contractors Can Champion Veterans and Caregivers with the Wounded Warrior Foundation

Grand Hall BC

10:30 AM -
11:50 PM

The Dignity of Work: Why Bold Futures Are Built by Hand with Mike Rowe

Grand Hall BC

12:00 PM -
12:50 PM

Lunch

Grand Hall A

01:00 PM -
5:00 PM

Power Station

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

Balboa A

01:00 PM -
5:00 PM

Customer Testimonial Booth

Capture your BuildOps story on film with our professional video team at Forge 2025. Highlight your wins, your team, and how you’re transforming the trades.

Ocean Beach

1:00 PM -
1:50 PM

Breakout Sessions

3rd floor breakouts

Gaslamp AB - Smart Dispatch: Smarter Scheduling, Less Windshield Time

Old Town AB - CRM+: Turn Your Pipeline into a Power Tool

La Jolla AB - New Standard Dashboards: Dashboards Built for Action

Gaslamp CD - Asset Management: Make the Most of Every Asset

Balboa BC - Procurement & Inventory: What’s Now and What’s Next

2:00 PM -
2:50 PM

Breakout Sessions

3rd floor breakouts

Gaslamp AB - Roles, Permissions, and BuildOps Foundations: Set the Right Access, Right From the Start

Old Town AB - Real-Time Project Financials

La Jolla AB - Introducing Customer Messages: Automating Communication That Builds Trust

Gaslamp CD - Service Agreements 1: Nail Your Setup, Unlock More Value

Balboa BC - Pull Through Work & Recommendations: Don’t Leave Revenue on the Table

2:50 PM -
3:15 PM

Extended Break

Grand Foyer BC

3:15 PM -
3:50 PM

Habits: Six Steps To The Art Of Influence

Grand Hall BC

4:00 PM -
4:50 PM

Breakout Sessions

3rd floor breakouts

Gaslamp AB - BuildOps Mobile: Smarter Tools in Your Pocket

Old Town AB - Project Tools: Connecting Field and Office

La Jolla AB - Reporting Hands-On: Build the Report You’ve Been Wanting

Gaslamp CD - Service Agreements 2: Turn Agreements into a Strategic Advantage

Balboa BC - Smart Dispatch: Smarter Scheduling, Less Windshield Time

4:50 PM -
6:00 PM

Break

6:00 PM -
9:00 PM

Customer Party & Awards: Built for the Bold

USS Midway

6:00 PM -
9:00 PM

Afterparty at Eve: Keep the Night Alive

Eve 975 Waterfront Pl Suite 400, San Diego, CA 92101

7:00 AM -
8:30 AM

Breakfast

Marina Courtyard

9:00 AM -
09:50 AM

Preparing for AI and the Future of Work: Strategies for Bold Leaders with Chris Stanton, PhD

Grand Hall BC

10:00 AM -
10:45 AM

Customer Panel: Lessons Learned

Grand Hall BC

10:45 AM -
11:35 AM

Building Elite Teams: Leadership Lessons from the Battlefield with Lt. Col. William D. Swenson (ret.)

Grand Hall BC

11:45 AM -
12:00 PM

Closing: Carry Boldness Forward

Grand Hall BC

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.

2 Why should I attend?

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.

3 What can I expect at BuildOps Forge?

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.

4 Who should attend?

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

5 What ticket options are available?

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.

6 What does my ticket cover?

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

7 Where is BuildOps Forge located?

San Diego, CA. More venue details coming soon!

8 How do I book my stay for Forge?

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.

9 Where should I stay during Forge?

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.

10 What’s the schedule for Forge?

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.

11 What meals are provided?

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

10/14 Tuesday: Breakfast, Lunch

10/15 Wednesday: Breakfast

Thanks for joining us at BuildOps Forge 2025

Stay informed for Forge 2026!

Looking Back at Forge 2024

Confirmed attendees

Forge Has Featured Incredible Speakers

William Swenson

Medal of Honor recipient and U.S. Army combat veteran

Headline Speaker

Mike Rowe

More Voices Taking the Forge Stage

This year’s lineup is bigger than ever—be in the room when they take the stage.

Agenda

Registration

Grand Foyer BC

Power Station

Balboa A

Customer Testimonial Booth

Ocean Beach

Lunch

Grand Hall A

Power Station

Balboa A

Customer Testimonial Booth

Ocean Beach

Breakout Sessions

3rd floor breakouts

Gaslamp AB - Bluon Presents: Bad Asset Data Is Costing You Millions — Here’s Why

Old Town AB - Kojo Presents: 7 Steps to Better Procurement

La Jolla AB - Coast Presents: Job Costing Hacks Panel: Experts Share Tips For Managing Field Expenses

Gaslamp CD - Miter, Alliance & Avalara Present: Managing Finance & HR Across Multi-Entity Organizations

Balboa BC - Inspect Point Presents: Best In-Class Mobile Inspections for Fire Protection

Breakout Sessions

3rd floor breakouts

Gaslamp AB - New Standard Dashboards: Dashboards Built For Action

La Jolla AB - Service Agreements 1: Nail Your Setup, Unlock More Value

Old Town AB - Reporting Hands On: Build the Report You've Been Wanting

Gaslamp CD - Projects Best Practices: Project Work That Works Everywhere

Balboa BC - Invoicing and Payments+: From Service Call to Cash, Faster

Breakout Sessions

3rd floor breakouts

Gaslamp AB - [Group Discussion] Built on Legacy: Leading a Family Business into the Future

Old Town AB - [Group Discussion] From Resistance to Results: Leading Change for Your Team

La Jolla AB - From Risky to Ready: How Mechanical Contractors Can Build Safer Fleets with Technology with Azuga

Gaslamp CD -[Group Discussion] Building and Keeping Top Field Talent

Balboa BC -[Group Discussion] AI in Contracting: Breakthrough or Buzzword?

Breakout Sessions

3rd floor breakouts

Gaslamp AB - Reporting Walk Through: Your Reporting Playbook

La Jolla AB - Service Agreements 2: Turn Agreements into a Strategic Advanceability

Old Town AB - New Standard Dashboards: Dashboards Built For Action

Gaslamp CD - Projects Roadmap: Where Projects are Headed Next

Balboa BC - Fleet+: Your Fleet, Now Fully Integrated

Welcome Reception & Sponsor Expo

Grand Hall D

Registration

Grand Foyer BC

Breakfast

Marina Courtyard

Opening Remarks: Built For the Bold

Grand Hall BC

Product Keynote: The System of Action

Grand Hall BC

Building Pathways Home: How Contractors Can Champion Veterans and Caregivers with the Wounded Warrior Foundation

Grand Hall BC

The Dignity of Work: Why Bold Futures Are Built by Hand with Mike Rowe

Grand Hall BC

Lunch

Grand Hall A

Power Station

Balboa A

Customer Testimonial Booth

Ocean Beach

Breakout Sessions

3rd floor breakouts

Gaslamp AB - Smart Dispatch: Smarter Scheduling, Less Windshield Time

Old Town AB - CRM+: Turn Your Pipeline into a Power Tool

La Jolla AB - New Standard Dashboards: Dashboards Built for Action

Gaslamp CD - Asset Management: Make the Most of Every Asset

Balboa BC - Procurement & Inventory: What’s Now and What’s Next

Breakout Sessions

Thanks for joining us at BuildOps Forge
2025