## connect with industry leaders

Higharc is committed to driving connections and progress across the homebuilding industry. That's why we have partnered with top market experts to bring builders and industry leaders together in-person.

Our speakers bring real-world experience, fresh ideas, and proven strategies to help you tackle today's toughest challenges from shrinking cycle times to protecting margins and making smarter decisions with data.

### John McManus
### Founder, President

John McManus has over two decades of award-winning media experience serving the design, construction, and development community. He is the Founder and President of The Builder's Daily, a data-driven company providing key insights for the real estate and construction value chain.

Session: Unlocking Competitive Advantage in a Time-Crunched, High-Stakes Market

### Houston

### Dallas

### Richmond

### Matt Collins
### Managing Member

Matt's experience goes back 25 years, spending the first five on building materials management leadership. He has served as a VP of Operations and COO for homebuilders across the country, establishing himself as a leader in best practices throughout the homebuilding industry.

Session: Eliminating Chaos and Driving Predictability in Homebuilding Operations

### Calgary

### Atlanta

### Conor Sedam
### Director of Customer & Partner Marketing

Conor Sedam has over 20 years of homebuilding experience, he has worked as a purchasing director and construction director with production and high-end custom homebuilders. His passion is the intersection of process improvement and homebuilding technology.

### Calgary

### Atlanta

### Dallas

### Richmond

## Join the builders' table

For an exclusive, hands-on session with industry leaders and peers tackling today’s toughest challenges.

## Builder‑only room

Group discussions with homebuilding peers and led by industry experts.

## Cut Cycle Time & Boost Efficiency

Learn how to save weeks on your schedule and move fast.

## A local perspective

Hear what’s working (and what’s not) from builders in your area facing the same tariff, rate, and labor pressures.

## Tourstops

Find us in a city near you for an action packed lunch-and-learn series.

[Raleigh](https://www.higharc.com/lp/abx-summer-lunch-and-learn#w-tabs-0-data-w-pane-0) [✓ Houston](https://www.higharc.com/lp/abx-summer-lunch-and-learn#w-tabs-0-data-w-pane-1) [✓ Calgary](https://www.higharc.com/lp/abx-summer-lunch-and-learn#w-tabs-0-data-w-pane-2) [✓ Dallas](https://www.higharc.com/lp/abx-summer-lunch-and-learn#w-tabs-0-data-w-pane-3) [✓ Atlanta](https://www.higharc.com/lp/abx-summer-lunch-and-learn#w-tabs-0-data-w-pane-4) [✓ Richmond](https://www.higharc.com/lp/abx-summer-lunch-and-learn#w-tabs-0-data-w-pane-5)

###### Date
Sept 24th, 2025

###### Time
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

###### Location
Coquette

14351 The Cir At N Hills St

Raleigh, NC 27609

###### Higharc representative
Sophia Jackson

[Save your spot](https://www.higharc.com/lp/abx-summer-lunch-and-learn#rsvp)

FEATURED SPEAKER

###### John McManus
The Builder's Daily

###### Date
Aug 27th, 2025

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June 17th, 2025

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June 24th, 2025

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###### Date
July 8th, 2025

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#### RSVPNow

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