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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2025

SHACK15 • FERRY BUILDING • SAN FRANCISCO

San Francisco is often referred to as “the city that knows how.” We’ve persevered through multiple natural disasters and economic downturns only to emerger stronger, more resilient and as a city known around the globe for our world-class infrastructure, innovation and unique spirit that welcomes all.

On Thursday, September 18, 2025, BuildIT, our construction industry partners and sponsors, will celebrate our collective ability to ‘build legacy’ not only in our transportation and infrastructure projects, but also in our workforce, communities and civic leadership.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2025
5:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Shack15
San Francisco Ferry Building on the Embarcadero

Hosted Beverages and Bites

BuildIT

About

While BuildIT has produced, and participated, in design/construction events around the world in the past five years, this event will be focused solely on San Francisco, its executive leadership, and its key departments and agencies who are at the nexus of design and construction projects that are propelling the city forward.

This will be an ‘invitation only’ event due to the capacity limits of our remarkable venue.

OUR FEATURED GUEST

RAFAEL MANDELMAN
PRESIDENT, SAN FRANCISCO BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

Rafael Mandelman is the President of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors. As a member of the LGBTQ community, and champion of so many critical causes that impact San Francisco, he has made it a priority to overhaul and streamline some of San Francisco’s most arcane procurement policies and procedures which will make it easier to ‘do business’ with San Francisco.

Featured Guest

Co-Chairs

OUR CO-CHAIRS

NICK COLINA

ANCO IRON & CONSTRUCTION

Nick Colina is the COO of Anco Iron & Construction which is a third-generation steel fabrication and material supplies company located in San Francisco’s Bayview District. Key San Francisco projects include the Chase Center, the Treasure Island Wastewater Treatment Plant, the Ferry Building and the Embarcadero Fire Station. Nick is also a Founder of BuildIT and of the San Francsico Latino and Black Builders Association. Anco Iron is a San Francsico LBE firm.

TANA HARRIS

HARRIS HOISTING

Tana Harris has 30 years of construction experience and has worked on major projects including the Bay Bridge, Devil’s Slide, Chase Center, and Salesforce. Her entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to building a family legacy inspired her to create Harris Hoisting. As Founder and President, she oversees all operations, upholding core values of safety, diversity, professionalism, and teamwork. Harris Hoisting, located in San Francisco’s Bayview District, is a certified Local Business Enterprise (LBE) firm.

SANDRA ESCALANTE

LANER ELECTRIC SUPPLY

Sandra Escalante is CEO of Laner Electric, a 30-year-old electrical construction supplier based in San Francisco’s Treasure Island and Richmond, California. Laner Electric was a key supplier for projects including Salesforce Transit Center, SFMTA’s Central Subway, and 706 Mission Street. A BuildIT Founder, Sandra serves on numerous business councils and workforce development organizations across California. Laner Electric is a San Francisco Local Business Enterprise (LBE) firm.

SHAWN AMORES

AMORES MECHANICAL

Shawn Amores is CEO of Amores Mechanical, based in San Francisco’s South of Market, specializing in Design, VDC/BIM Modeling, Engineering, and Medical Gas Systems. With over 24 years in commercial plumbing, Shawn has contributed to major projects including Pier 70 Building 12, Ethos Veterinary Hospital, 48 Stockton Reposition, and 828 Brannan Warm Shell, each presenting unique challenges and opportunities. Amores Mechanical is a certified San Francisco Local Business Enterprise.

Invited Agencies