SMARTBUILD CEO to Deliver Keynote on AI-Enabled Jobsites at CONEXPO 2026

Zulq Malik to share insights on improving communication and visibility between field and office teams

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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SMARTBUILD, a construction technology company, announced its participation in CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 in Las Vegas. The company's CEO, Zulq Malik, will deliver a featured session on March 5 addressing industry trends and operational considerations for contractors. SMARTBUILD will also showcase its platform for improving field communication, documentation, and project visibility at its exhibit in Pavilion N11515.

Why it matters

CONEXPO-CON/AGG is a critical industry event where construction companies evaluate new technologies and strategies to address challenges around compressed schedules, workforce management, and heightened owner expectations. SMARTBUILD's participation underscores the growing focus on jobsite coordination, information flow, and operational transparency across the construction sector.

The details

At CONEXPO, SMARTBUILD will demonstrate how its platform supports field communication, structured documentation, and centralized visibility. The company's approach is grounded in hands-on construction experience and focuses on integrating technology into jobsite workflows to reduce friction, minimize duplicated effort, and provide better insight into daily project activity.

  • CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 will take place from March 3-7, 2026 in Las Vegas.
  • SMARTBUILD CEO Zulq Malik will deliver a featured session on March 5 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM local time.

The players

SMARTBUILD

A construction technology company founded by construction professionals with direct project delivery experience. The company focuses on improving communication, documentation, and coordination between field teams and the office.

Zulq Malik

The CEO of SMARTBUILD. His career began on jobsites before advancing through project management and company leadership roles, informing his approach to technology and its integration with the realities of fieldwork.

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What they’re saying

“Construction companies are under constant pressure to deliver faster while sustaining clarity and control.”

— Zulq Malik, CEO, SMARTBUILD

“Technology should support how construction teams naturally work. When systems correspond with real jobsite conditions, adoption improves, and teams gain confidence in the information they rely on.”

— Zulq Malik, CEO, SMARTBUILD

What’s next

SMARTBUILD encourages contractors and subcontractors attending CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 to visit Pavilion N11515 to meet the team, discuss operational obstacles, and explore ways to improve project visibility and communication. Attendees are also invited to Zulq Malik's session on March 5 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM local time.

The takeaway

SMARTBUILD's participation in CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 highlights the construction industry's growing focus on leveraging technology to enhance jobsite coordination, information flow, and operational transparency - key priorities for contractors navigating compressed schedules, workforce challenges, and heightened owner expectations.