Labor Operations Master Class — Phoenix

Take control of your most unpredictable, impactful asset — your labor. A free, hands-on lunch & learn with Arizona NECA, built on research from hundreds of electrical contractors. Lunch included.

September 9, 2026 12:30 PM

In-Person Event

4315 N. 12th Street, Suite 100 · Phoenix, AZ

A free, in-person lunch & learn hosted by Arizona NECA and RIVET. Take control of your most unpredictable and impactful asset — your labor — with a practical framework built on research from hundreds of electrical contractors.

Co-presented by RIVET workforce veterans Gary Fuchs and Brian Witt, this hands-on session covers manpower forecasting, early warning signs of project risk, preventing profit fade, and building labor plans your field teams will actually follow — structured presentations plus live discussion over lunch.

Wednesday, September 9, 2026 · 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM MST · 4315 N. 12th Street, Suite 100, Phoenix, AZ. Free — lunch included. Seats are limited.

Gary Fuchs

Senior Workforce Management Advisor, RIVET

With 42 years as Vice President of Construction at Westphal & Company, Gary has lived the labor operations challenge from the inside. He knows what it takes to build, manage, and retain a workforce on real projects at real scale, and now helps contractors build smarter, more predictable labor systems.

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Brian Witt

Vice President, Revenue, RIVET

After his time in the Army as an Infantry officer, Brian Witt returned to the industry to help build and grow the first labor planning platform built for construction. After its acquisition, Brian’s customers introduced him to RIVET. Brian leads the revenue functions at RIVET — from contractor evaluations and adoption through change management and continued success.

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What to expect

Manpower forecasting & schedulingAlign your manpower forecasts with project schedules to stay ahead of labor demand.
Early warning signs of project riskSpot leading indicators of labor risk before they become costly problems in the field.
Preventing labor profit fadeUnderstand and prevent profit fade and project saturation before they erode your margins.
Project & manpower team coordinationAlign project and manpower leaders to deliver consistent, profitable results across every project.
Defining effective labor plansA clear framework for defining, communicating, and deploying labor plans your field teams will actually follow.
Interactive discussionStructured presentations plus live discussion over lunch — bring your real challenges and get input from peers.

Frequently asked questions

Is this really free?

Yes — completely free, including lunch. Hosted by Arizona NECA and RIVET as a resource for the Arizona electrical contracting community. There's no cost to register or attend.

How long is the session?

About two hours — a structured presentation and interactive discussion, plus a complimentary lunch. We start right at 12:30pm.

Where is it and where do I park?

4315 N. 12th Street, Suite 100, Phoenix, AZ 85014. On-site parking is available. After you register, you'll receive a confirmation email with directions. Questions? Email matt.moline@rivet.work.

Is lunch included?

Yes — a complimentary lunch is provided. Come hungry, leave with a plan.

Who is this event for?

Hosted specifically for Arizona NECA member contractors — electrical contractors in the Phoenix metro area and throughout Arizona.

Is this a sales pitch for RIVET?

No. It's a content-first session built on research from hundreds of contractors. You'll leave with a practical framework you can use whether or not you use RIVET.

Can I bring my whole team?

Absolutely — we encourage it. It's most impactful when project managers, superintendents, and ops leaders attend together. Have each person register individually so we can plan for lunch and seating.

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