Representatives from RGA at the New Jersey Historic Preservation Conference.
As spring arrived, so did some of our favorite annual industry events! The RGA team has been busy seizing these opportunities to share insights, build connections, and help shape the future of Cultural Resource Management. Over the past few months, we’ve traveled across New Jersey to attend three major conferences: the Atlantic Builders Convention, the New Jersey TransAction Conference, and the New Jersey Historic Preservation Conference.
First up was the Atlantic Builders Convention, held on March 26th and 27th in Atlantic City. As New Jersey’s largest construction trade show, it attracted thousands of industry professionals including contractors, architects, engineers, and suppliers. The convention featured a wide range of educational sessions covering topics such as workforce development, regulatory updates, and sustainable construction practices. RGA was proud to return as an exhibitor, standing alongside clients and partners who understand that cultural resources are an essential part of responsible, compliant, and sustainable development.
A few weeks later, in Mid-April, we returned to Atlantic City for the New Jersey TransAction Conference. As a main sponsor and exhibitor, RGA values this leading event for transportation professionals across New Jersey annually. With over 75 technical sessions and 1,300 attendees from public agencies, private firms, and advocacy organizations, the conference is a vital forum for advancing infrastructure solutions statewide. RGA was proud to contribute to that dialogue, with our Director of QA/QC, Richard Grubb, leading a session on the importance of student engagement in developing the next generation of transportation professionals. The session emphasized the need for early exposure to real-world projects, particularly in areas like environmental review, compliance, and historic preservation. Beyond the sessions, networking continued into the evening with a Bon Jovi cover band and a private karaoke party, reminding us that strong partnerships often begin at those memorable, informal moments.
Most recently, RGA attended the New Jersey Historic Preservation Conference, held June 4th and 5th in Burlington County. Organized by the New Jersey Historic Trust and its partners, the conference brings together professionals from the preservation, planning, and design communities to explore how historic resources contribute to resilient, livable places. The first day featured site tours and hands-on workshops at notable historic landmarks, including the Burlington County Prison Museum and the Mount Holly Quaker Meeting House. On the second day, sessions focused on policy, advocacy, and technical challenges facing the field today. As one of the largest cultural resource management firms on the East Coast, RGA found the conference to be an important venue for engaging with public- and private-sector leaders who share our commitment to integrating preservation values into all sorts of different processes.
These three conferences highlight the diverse industries and communities RGA serves, from transportation and construction to preservation and planning. While our New Jersey presence is strong, it is just one part of our broader work across the East Coast. With multiple offices and a wide range of expertise, we are committed to supporting responsible development through thoughtful, compliance-driven solutions. We look forward to continuing the conversation and hope to see you at a future event!