The last few months have been quite busy for the Hilbers team. Alongside our work in the field, we attended commercial construction events across Texas, California, and more. Some were about retail growth and new partnerships. Others were about ribs, friendly competition, and staying healthy together. Each one gave us time with the people who make our work possible.
Why Commercial Construction Events Matter to Hilbers
Construction is a relationship business. Plans, budgets, and schedules all move better when people already trust each other. Commercial construction events give us room to build that trust before a project ever starts. They help us:
- Meet retailers, developers, and brokers planning their next locations
- Reconnect with longtime clients and partners
- Learn what is changing in the markets we serve
- Share how we approach planning, coordination, and design-build
For us, the relationship does not end when a project closes out. These events are one way we keep it going.
Retail Live Austin
Retail Live started in Austin as a simple idea: put retailers, landlords, and brokers in the same room for real conversations. That focus is a big reason we value it. Our team spent time with retail brands, brokers, and developers mapping out growth in Texas and beyond. Many of these brands need a builder who understands tight schedules, prototype standards, and multi-site rollouts.
24 Hour Fitness FLS 2026 Expo in Las Vegas
We spent a few days in Las Vegas at 24 Hour Fitness’s FLS 2026 “Our Future’s So Bright” Expo. Hilbers was proud to sponsor the Awards Dinner and celebrate this year’s honorees alongside the 24 Hour Fitness team. The week was full of good conversations and good company. It was also a great reminder of why we love working with this team. Partnerships like this one are built over time, project after project.
ICSC Western in San Diego
We had a great trip to ICSC Western in San Diego. The conference brings together retail real estate developers, brokers, and marketplace professionals from across the western United States. With our headquarters in Yuba City, California, this event is close to home. Getting face time with these partners is always worth it. This year’s conversations reinforced just how active retail development continues to be across the West. It was also a chance to catch up with longtime West Coast partners and meet new ones.
Retail Live Nashville
Nashville sits just up the road from our Franklin, Tennessee office. Tennessee and the greater Southeast remain a major growth focus for Hilbers. This event put us in the room with retailers and developers planning new sites across the region. We shared how our team approaches pre-construction, scheduling, and design-build for retail projects. Of all the commercial construction events this season, this one tied most directly to our Southeast growth.
Commercial Construction Events Are Also About Community
Not every event is about deals. Some of our favorite moments happen when the team simply gets to be a team.
12 Bridges Rib Cook Off
The 12 Bridges Rib Cook Off in Lincoln, California, is a local favorite. It brings great food, live music, and plenty of friendly rivalry. Our team spent the day enjoying good ribs and even better company. It was a reminder that the people behind our projects are part of the communities we build in.
World Cup Health Challenge
The World Cup gave our team a great excuse to get together this summer. We had fun meeting up as a team and celebrating the World Cup with one another. It was a simple chance to step away from the jobsite, cheer together, and connect outside of work. Moments like this build the kind of team bonding that carries over to every project.
See You at the Next One
We are already looking ahead to the next round of commercial construction events. If you see the Hilbers team, stop by and say hello. Whether you are planning a new retail location or just want to talk shop, we would love to connect.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What commercial construction events has Hilbers attended recently?
A: Hilbers recently attended Retail Live Austin, ICSC Western in San Diego, 24 Hour Fitness FLS Expo in Las Vegas, and Retail Live Nashville. The team also joined the 12 Bridges Rib Cook Off and ran a World Cup Health Challenge.
Q: Why does Hilbers attend commercial construction events?
A: These events help Hilbers build relationships with retailers, developers, and brokers. They also keep the team current on market trends across the West and the Southeast.
Q: What is Retail Live?
A: Retail Live is a series of retail leasing events that connects retailers, landlords, brokers, and developers in a relaxed networking setting.
Q: What is ICSC Western?
A: ICSC Western is a regional conference that brings together retail real estate professionals focused on the western United States.
Q: Does Hilbers build retail projects in Tennessee?
A: Yes. Hilbers has an office in Franklin, Tennessee, and supports retail and commercial projects across Tennessee and the greater Southeast.