Positioned to Win: Navigating Change and Opportunity in the Construction Industry

The National Association of Minority Contractors proudly announces the 57th Annual National Conference & Awards Ceremony — happening June 16–18, 2026 at the iconic Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.

This isn’t just another conference — this is where connections are made, deals are sparked, and opportunities are claimed.

🔹 Network with top contractors, executives, and decision-makers

🔹 Gain real industry insight that moves your business forward

🔹 Be in the room where partnerships are built

Judge Ruled in favor of NAMC and the co-plaintiffs. A temporary injunction is hereby granted to preserve the status of the HUB Program

A Texas judge has temporarily blocked sweeping changes to the state’s Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) program, delivering an early legal victory to a coalition of minority-owned businesses and civil rights advocates who argued the move threatened both economic opportunity and the balance of power in state government.

In an order issued Monday, Judge Amy Clark Meachum of the Travis County District Court granted a temporary injunction against Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock, halting enforcement of emergency rule changes to the program. The ruling centers on a fundamental question of governance: whether a state executive can alter a law passed by the Legislature through administrative action.

“It is well settled law that the executive branch enforces the law but cannot alter pre-existing law,” Meachum wrote in her decision, adding that the comptroller “lacks the authority to determine the constitutionality” of the statute underpinning the HUB program.

We Must Stay Focused On What Truly Matters

Another truly impactful event took place this week for our students of all races and genders. Visiting the Touchpoint Community Center was an eye-opening experience.

A special thank you to Tim Regan, CEO of Whiting-Turner; Calvin Butler, CEO of Exelon Corporation; and Tamla Olivier, President and CEO of BGE (Baltimore Gas and Electric Company) for her inspiring message, and to Jim Simpson and Dennis Smith of the NAMC DMV Chapter.

Wendell Stemley, NAMC President, stated, “Nothing we do is more important than what we do in developing our young people through the NAMC student chapters. We must always strive to find ways to motivate those underrepresented in our industry.

We cannot get lost in the confusion surrounding DEI— our students, workers, and vendors need us now more than ever.

Many minority students are on campuses where they are isolated in small groups, or at HBCUs that are often under-resourced and underfunded. We serve as a bridge to the industry, helping to shine a light on this resource gap. We must remain focused on the mission—with or without government support—and that mission is developing our youth.

The industry is facing a shortage of engineers and skilled workers— those are the hard facts. The student chapter program is growing, and schools are collaborating and engaging with chapter partners.”

Participating institutions included:

The Myers-Lawson School of Construction, Virginia Tech (Blacksburg, VA); Florida A&M University (Tallahassee, FL); Florida State University (Tallahassee, FL); Prairie View A&M University (Houston, TX); University of Maryland (College Park, MD); and Morgan State University (Baltimore, MD).