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Procon Hosts Inaugural CMAA NCC Small Business Forum, Fostering Dialogue on Growth and Strategy

Procon Consulting was honored to host the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) National Capital Chapter’s inaugural Small Business Forum. The event gathered industry leaders for a dynamic discussion on growth strategies and challenges, featuring key insights from Procon’s President, Kyu Jung and Vice President, Sally Clark, CPSM, Past Chair of the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) Small Business Council.

A central theme was the importance of disciplined growth. Kyu Jung shared Procon’s focused approach, advising leaders to “build your company focus on three areas: Geography, Customers, and Service”. To fuel that growth, he detailed Procon’s “Plus One” strategy of hiring at least one person ahead of the current workload, to proactively grow in the direction of your vision.

Jung also stressed the importance of foundational financial relationships, advising leaders to, “Pick a bank that’s right-sized for your organization. A smaller firm will benefit from a smaller bank that is willing to work with your changing needs.”

The conversation also explored leadership and building a resilient team. Jung offered a counterintuitive goal for business owners: “As a business owner, your goal should be to become the least important person at your company.” This philosophy is about building a sustainable organization by empowering a team you trust to take the firm to the next level. This trust extends to staff, where a flexible approach is key. “Rather than working to get staff to 100% billable, think dynamically and maximize the effectiveness of the individual.”

Procon Consulting thanks the CMAA NCC facilitator, Philios Angelides of The Angelides Group, and all attending firms for a candid and collaborative discussion on elevating small businesses in our industry.

As part of our 25th Anniversary celebration, Procon Co-founders Mark Ilich and Kyu Jung, along with senior leaders Edward Pogreba, Sally Clark, CPSM, CF APMP, and Jason Reed, headed to Houston to visit with the Texas team and check in on the work we are doing for NASA Johnson Space Center.

The visit included an unforgettable tour of NASA’s Mission Control Center and the Space Vehicle Mockup Facility—where the team even crossed paths with an astronaut heading to training for a space flight!

Leadership also got a firsthand look at the construction progress for Building 31, home to the Astromaterials Research and Exploration Science (ARES) Division. The new annex, managed by our Houston team, will bring additional state-of-the-art labs, conference rooms, and office space to support research on extraterrestrial materials like lunar rocks and meteorites.

And of course—no trip to Houston is complete without BBQ. When the Houston team finished showing leadership around the NASA Johnson Space Center, the group hit the town for the region’s best steaks and wound down with drinks around the firepit.

Next stop: more Procon hubs across the country!

Procon’s summer interns stepped away from their project sites for a behind-the-scenes tour of one of our active jobs at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in downtown DC—home to a multiple federal agencies and one of the largest office buildings in the city.

Procon project management pros Abbey Sheasley, Kyle Lawrence, and Josue Fernandez led an engaging site visit that focused on Procon’s role as the CMa and featured a comprehensive overview of the project and its stakeholders. After clearing several security checkpoints, the interns were able to explore the third floor, which has undergone a redesign and is currently wrapping up renovations, and got an up-close look at the complexities of GSA projects. From learning about government standards like STC and P100 requirements to participating in a punch list walk through, it was hands-on training at its best.

The tour wrapped up with a courtyard lunch and plenty of great conversation. A big thank you to Abbey, Kyle, and Josue for sharing their years of experience and expertise in government construction processes. The tour provided our interns with valuable, real-world insights they can apply at their job sites across the District.

How is AI changing the way we build? CMAA’s Construction Leaders Podcast talks Building with Intelligence.

“AI isn’t there to replace workers—it’s about augmentation. It’s there as a tool to enhance abilities. We’re seeing labor efficiencies gained, making humans faster, smarter, and safer….tasks that used to take weeks to do are being done in minutes or days.” – Vinny Testa

Procon’s Regional Manager Vincent Testa P.E., MBA, CCM, LEED GA joined Marty Turner, MBA, CCM of Turner & Townsend and Jarvis Alridge, CCM of HNTB for a timely conversation about AI in Construction Management in the latest episode of Construction Management Association of America’s Construction Leaders Podcast.

From real-world applications happening now to predictions for the next 6–12 months, this episode is a must-listen for anyone thinking about the future of construction.

Listen Here: https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-y8vrx-18c2ce6

For Immediate Release:

Procon Reaffirms its Commitment to a Strong Partnership with Federal Government

Tysons Corner, VA – Procon Consulting today issued the following statement: 

Earlier today, an employee made a personal social media post that included a false statement about onboarding new staff. After an initial investigation we determined that the statement was untrue. The employee was terminated and the social media post was taken down. The employee’s behavior does not represent the values or practices of our business. We are proud of our company’s 25 year history of serving the federal government and upholding its policies to the highest standard.

Our review of this matter is ongoing to ensure we maintain the highest ethical standards.