BONITA SPRINGS, FL – Hot topics, difficult issues, and pointed questions were commonplace at last month’s Construction Super Conference in Bonita Springs, Fla. We asked attendees and panelists to share the best parts of the event and their responses demonstrate why CSC has thrived for almost four decades.
Check out the quotes below and mark the calendar for Huntington Beach, Calif., the beautiful location for CSC in 2026, scheduled for Dec. 1-3.
“My CSC session in 2025 was the first session on the first day. We had a full house, lots of familiar faces, and everyone was excited to learn. When I approached to invite my other panelists, I was hoping to present on a hot topic that would actually teach something new to the audience and bring them along with us for the entirety of the presentation. It was amazing to see that we could pull that vision together. Looking at the audience as we were presenting, I could see everyone was paying attention, taking notes, and we received a few excellent questions and we addressed those during the session.
“The overall experience was fantastic. Having the opportunity to publish on the same topic and expand in the written article is an excellent way to stay in touch with the audience. I have forwarded a link to the CSC article page to multiple clients, and they are forwarding that to their respective connections.” — Pasha Ameli, Ph.D., P.E., managing director, Global Construction Disputes & Advisory, Ankura, Washington, D.C.
“As attendees have come to expect, the 2025 CSC was a broad gathering of highly regarded construction professionals representing the many sectors of the industry we support. Attendees couldn’t go far without bumping into people with whom they were glad to contact. The educational and networking opportunities were top notch. I’m looking forward to participating again next year in Huntington Beach, Calif.” — Christopher J. Brasco, senior partner, Watt Tieder, McLean, Va.
“The 2025 CSC once again delivered sharp, actionable insights for our fast‑moving construction landscape. Each panel catalyzed standing‑room questions, lively hallway debates, and a wave of follow‑ups from a broad mix of owners, contractors, designers, technologists (and lawyers). We’re excited to keep the momentum going in December.” — Anthony D. Capasso, partner, MURPHY SCHILLER & WILKES LLP, Newark, N.J.
“Having had the opportunity to attend and participate as a panelist at this year’s Construction Super Conference, I can say it was once again a terrific experience. From my perspective, the variety and quality of the educational sessions are what set the conference apart from most others I typically attend.” — Nathan A. Cohen, Peckar & Abramson, P.C., Los Angeles
“There was great attendance/participation at the 2025 CSC. It’s always great to reconnect with old friends and those who share the same interest in our industry. I’m looking forward to 2026 in Huntington Beach, California.” — David A. Hecker, Kiewit Corp., Omaha, Neb.
“I have been going to the Super Conference for more than 20 years. It never fails to present a forum of interesting topics and an opportunity to make new friendships and renew old ones.” — Michael F. McKenna, partner, Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman PC, Newark, N.J.
“Having attended the CSC for decades, I particularly enjoyed seeing the torch pass to the next generation of construction lawyers eager to both share their expertise with and learn from their colleagues—while also engaging in the networking that has been a mainstay at CSC since its creation. The packed room at the main luncheon had an energy that was palpable. I am sure next year’s CSC will continue this trajectory of excellence.” — Bob Peckar, founding partner, Peckar & Abramson, P.C., River Edge, N.J.
“Overall, I had a great time at Super Conference this year. I enjoyed working with my fellow panelists to prepare and execute our panel. It was also nice to catch up with some old friends that I had not seen in a long time. Finally, the panels I attended were quite interesting, especially the one on the AAA developing AI arbitrators. It was interesting to hear about the AAA developing this AI arbitrator and discussing how it is able to parse through evidence and make a reasoned ruling, including ways in which lawyers could manipulate the AI or develop their case to better appeal to an AI arbitrator.”
— Gautum Reddy, Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP, Atlanta
“I particularly enjoyed the level of collegiality and respect I observed being shown between and among the attorneys present, including with in-house and outside counsel which reflects well on this entire group. The programs were also, as usual, first rate.”
— Gary M. Stein, co-managing partner, Peckar & Abramson, P.C., Miami, Fla.
