Cotleur & Hearing Participates in “Built on Connections” Executive Panel

Cotleur & Hearing’s Don Hearing and Aaron Wilbur recently attended Built on Connections: An Executive Event for Construction & Real Estate Executives, hosted by NFP, an Aon company, at The Bear’s Club, where Don participated as a panelist.

The invitation-only event brought together industry leaders for meaningful dialogue and fresh insight in an elevated setting, with a focus on the role of relationships in shaping the future of construction and real estate. The program centered on how strong connections, trusted partnerships, and collaboration across disciplines help move projects from early vision through execution and ultimately drive long-term success.

Don joined a panel alongside Derek Brock of Brock Development Corporation, Justin Howard, CEO of Black Diamond General Contracting, and Tyler James, SVP of Construction Broking at NFP. The discussion explored real-world perspectives on market trends, decision-making, and the importance of alignment across teams in today’s evolving development environment. Drawing from Cotleur & Hearing’s experience, Don emphasized the value of collaboration, communication, and strong client relationships in delivering successful projects. The conversation reinforced how integrated teams and trusted partnerships remain essential to navigating complex projects and achieving lasting outcomes.

Cotleur & Hearing appreciates the opportunity to contribute to the discussion and to engage with a respected group of industry leaders shaping the future of the industry.