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Earlier this month, I had the opportunity to participate in a panel at the LEAP Women in Construction Conference in Vancouver. It is an experience I am still reflecting on, not because of the stage but because of the conversations that happened around it. What stood out most was not any single insight, but the collective energy in the room and the sense that our industry is moving in a meaningful direction.

2025 was not a year defined by acceleration alone. It was a year that required restraint, discipline and maturity. As Sonia Hartwell reflects on the past twelve months, the through-line is clear: responsible growth demands clarity, strong systems and confident leadership.
Here are the ten defining lessons from Berto Contractors’ year.