February 22, 23, 24, 2026
Clearwater Beach Marriott Resort at Sand Key
1201 Gulf Blvd.
Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) is now offering on demand service to/from St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE) and Clearwater Beach and select hotels in Sand Key (Sheraton Sand Key and Marriott Sand Key). Read the flyer
SUNDAY, February 22, 2026
Special Evening Event
Details to be announced.
MONDAY, February 23, 2026
11:00 AM- 1:00 PM
CFA Board of Directors Meeting
2:30 PM – 5:00 PM
GENERAL SESSION
2:30 - 4:00 PM
Hear from Jay Bowman, partner at FMI one of the construction industry’s most trusted advisors on strategy and growth.
Construction is never in just one market cycle. Bull and bear markets coexist, fragmented by geography, sector, and customer type. The real challenge is spotting growth inside the noise.
This outlook shows leaders how to forecast construction demand practically, without relying on headlines. Using three perspectives—macro indicators, segment drivers, and industry trends—you’ll learn to focus on the handful of metrics that matter most and how to interpret them as good, bad, or neutral.
You’ll see five-year construction forecasts and a simple framework—the three reasons people build—to uncover demand shifts others miss and position your business to play offense.
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Strong as Steel: Addressing Mental Health in Construction
Construction faces one of the highest suicide rates of any industry, making mental health a critical workforce issue. In this session, Lexicon, Inc. will share how Lexicon took action, leading to a cross-functional approach to break stigma and build supportive programs. Attendees will learn about strategies Lexicon has implemented to improve employee well-being, foster open conversations and make lasting cultural change. The session will provide practical steps organizations can take to create supportive environments, reduce risk and strengthen workforce sustainability in a high-stress industry.
Our presenters are:
Janell Schmidt
Chief Human Resources Officer, Lexicon, Inc.
Catherine Brumbaugh, Ph.D.
Director of Training & Development, Lexicon, Inc.
READ all presenter bios here
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
SPONSOR DINNER & RECEPTION
Clearwater Beach Resort
Enjoy a wonderful evening of camaraderie, ocean views and great food on the hotel grounds.
TUESDAY, February 24, 2026
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Fabricator Round Tables + Breakfast + Large Group Debrief
Contact CFA with any topics you would like to see discussed via j.metsker@centralfabricators.org. The Fabricator Round tables are limited to CFA members only.
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
PEER LEARNING GROUP Session (for committed members only)
There is an additional Annual fee to participate in the Peer Group. Unless you have paid this fee, please do not sign up for this portion of the meeting. Committed participants will receive a separate agenda and communication regarding the Peer Group session. Committed companies can bring up to 2 participants. Lunch will be provided.
Notes and Hotel Rooms:
CFA has arranged for a room block at the hotel. Please make your reservations for the entire event by registering with CFA.
The rate for these rooms is $339 per night (subject to tax).
These RATES are applicable until January 28, 2026 or until the room block is full. Occasionally our room block sells out, so reservations are taken on a first come first served basis.
There is NO RESORT FEE associated with this room rate. You can purchase resort amenities upon arrival if you choose, for a fee of $35 per night.
ALL guests who are attending ANY events MUST be registered in order to attend any portions of the meeting.
IMPORTANT: When you register using our online system you should receive a registration confirmation within 30 minutes of online registration. If you DO NOT receive a registration confirmation, it likely did not go through.
Please contact Julie Metsker at the office to confirm receipt of your registration if you DO NOT receive an email confirmation of your registration.
