2026 Meet the Primes, CM Event

Description

Are you a MWBE/DBE subcontractor under CMs? The PWC Chicago DEI Committee invites MWBE/DBE subcontractors to the annual Meet the Primes CM Event on Wednesday March 4th hosted by Revolution Workshop. This opportunity is open to MWBE/DBE firms certified in Illinois that are looking for construction management opportunities.

Celebrate Women in Construction Week by expanding opportunities for partnerships and getting to know the Prime CM firms involved in this event, Reed Construction, Pepper Construction, and Bear Construction. During this event, meaningful connections are established through structured roundtable conversations to help kickstart future project partnerships and build a better industry. Through casual networking in blocks of 30 minutes you will rotate to each Prime company, helping build new relationships. 

By submitting your registration, you express interest in attending this event. Only firms that meet all qualifying requirements will be invited to attend.  

Are you an Architecture/Engineer Prime or MWBE/DBE subcontractor? Email us at info@pwcchicago.org to learn about the Meet the Primes A/E event which will take place in October 2026. 

**MWBE/DBE Subconsultant: refers to design consultants, engineers, sustainability consultants, with an MWDBE credential

Participating Primes

BEAR Construction, a family-owned General Contractor and Construction Manager with over 40 years of experience, operates across all facets of commercial construction. We are excited to participate in Meet the Primes-CM event to build strong relationships with trade partners and create opportunities to collaborate on future projects.

We are looking to connect with trade partners across all divisions of commercial construction to strengthen our network and deliver exceptional results together.

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Pepper Construction is committed to creating opportunities that foster inclusion and growth. We are participating in the Meet the Primes-CM event to build meaningful relationships with partners and collaborate on projects that make a lasting impact.

We are looking to connect with trade partners who share our commitment to safety, quality, and collaboration as we deliver projects across the Chicagoland area, including exciting opportunities like the Chicago Fire FC Stadium. This event allows us to meet new partners, introduce key leaders at Pepper, and explore alignment in values, capabilities, and approach to ensure strong partnerships for future work.

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Reed is a 5th Generation family owned general contractor that got its start at the World’s Fair in the late 1800s. We currently serve a variety of market sectors including education, hospitality, life science, workplace, capital improvements, healthcare, retail and light industrial.  We are always looking for qualified subcontractors to partner with and are excited about the opportunity to connect with MWBE/DBE firms.

We are interested in meeting subs in a range of fields, including but not limited to demo, concrete, masonry, carpentry, interior finishes, MEPFP, and site related trades.