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OUTGOING CHAIRMAN'S MESSAGE

Dear distinguished Guests, Ladies and
Gentlemen,

Today, as we gather to celebrate the 42nd anniversary promote emerging talents and innovative projects
of the Chinese American Construction Professionals within our industry. The award identifies up-and-com-
(CACP), I feel a profound sense of gratitude and reflec- ing firms and individuals. Through this imitative, we
tion. As past president and chairman, I am honored to aim to showcase their work, inspire a new generation of
represent the esteemed organization that has grown professionals in our field.
and evolved remarkably over the years.
3. **Construction Expo**: We created a Construction
The construction industry today is vastly different Expo that fosters collaboration between contractors
from what it was 42 years ago. We are witnessing an era and material suppliers, helping both parties to thrive.
characterized by ground-breaking technologies, par-
ticularly those driven by artificial intelligence. While 4. **CACP Online Chat Groups**: We established 26
we enjoy the great benefits that advanced technologies online chat groups under the CACP brand, encompass-
bring us, we nonetheless enter into an unchartered ter- ing all building-related professionals. These chat groups
ritory. As Andrew Grove, former intel CEO, wisely stat- have become invaluable resources for our members,
ed, “Sooner or later, something fundamental in your facilitating connections that might not occur through
business will change.” In the ever-shifting landscape, it other means. Questions are asked and answered in real
is imperative that CACP maintains a robust platform. time by practitioners and experts in specific areas, al-
To this end, I am proud of what we have accomplished lowing for quick problem-solving and decision mak-
together. Since I assumed the role of CACP President ing, which is essential in the fast-paced environment.
in 2012, with the tireless efforts of all our directors and The chat groups truly embody CACP’s mission to serve
members, we have implemented significant changes to the construction community and provide significant
meet the evolving needs of the construction industry. benefits to our members.
Here are some key initiatives we have undertaken:
We have achieved this not because we lack differences.
1. **Creation of Subchapters**: With the local leader- Throughout our journey together, we have encountered
ship’s supports, we established over 18 CACP subchap- a variety of perspectives and approaches within our as-
ters, including New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Las sociation. Each viewpoint adds value to our mission,
Vegas, Phoenix, Philadelphia, Houston, Washington and it is this diversity that enriches and strengthens us.
D.C., New Orleans, New Jersey, Boston, Seattle, At- As I step down, I would like to express my sincere ap-
lanta, and Florida, as well as internationally in Beijing, preciation for the trust you have placed in me over the
Taipei, Qingdao, Dalian, Shanghai, Chengdu. These years, for the friendships we have built, and for the in-
subchapters amplify CACP impact in the industry as a credible journey we have shared. Thank you all for your
whole while strengthen the sense of community among unwavering support and dedication to CACP.
members. CACP is evolving from a regional organiza-
tion to a nationwide and even global platform. Warm regards,
Andy Jiang
2. **Construction Excellence Award**: We launched Outgoing Chairman, CACP
the Construction Excellence Award to recognize and

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