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The Searchlight community has been incredibly valuable. The peer discussions and shared experiences led us to a vendor recommendation we acted on, and it resulted in a successful new recognition programme for our employees.”
Taryn Tyson, Talent Development Manager, Iovino Enterprise
The benchmarking and compensation insights from Searchlight have been incredibly valuable for our team. The network gives us practical resources we can use straight away, and the flexible format makes it easy to engage alongside a busy HR workload
Stephanie Heintz, HR Manager, Boudreau
The network has helped me build authentic, supportive relationships with peers tackling the same construction HR challenges. The insights shared are practical and grounded in real experience—giving us ideas we’ve been able to take back and apply meaningfully within our team.”
Claire Williamson, HR Director, Brasfield & Gorrie
When I joined, I was stepping into a role that demanded reinvention—and this network was exactly what I needed. It’s a rare space where construction HR leaders openly share what’s working and what’s not. That level of candor and collaboration has pushed my thinking forward.”
Lynn Shaw, VP People, Brinkmann Construction
LEAP HR Construction Searchlight is where strategic HR conversations actually happen. The structure and focus of the sessions make it easy to get actionable takeaways, and the exposure to others’ success stories has sparked ideas that we’re now adapting in our own way.”
Kelly Cotton, Vice President HR, Colas Canada
This is a network where you don’t just listen—you contribute, challenge, and grow. The discussions consistently offer fresh ways of thinking, and the community of peers genuinely wants to see each other succeed. It’s become a core part of how we continue to evolve.”
Alison Tripp
National Talent Acquisition Leader, DPR Construction
This network gives our Human Capital team a consistent space to think beyond the day-to-day. It reenergizes them with new insights and validation from peers on a similar journey. Having access to these conversations all year round has helped keep our strategies relevant and future-focused
Janelle Pogodzinski
Vice President HR, JF Brennan
Our industry is changing, and this network gives us a way to change with it—intentionally and collaboratively. By working alongside peers, we’re developing proactive solutions to attract new talent, navigate policy shifts, and position ourselves as an industry of choice
Chris Wettengel,
Head of Talent Acquisition - US Building, Skanska
This network offers a real-time pulse on what’s happening across the industry. It helps me benchmark and stay informed, and the ongoing conversations give me confidence that we’re keeping pace with emerging trends and best practices
Janell Schmidt, Chief Human Resources Officer, Lexicon
Every session delivers something we can use—whether it’s a new approach, a fresh idea, or a new connection. The quality of the conversation is consistently high, and it’s become a key part of how we develop both our people and our practice.”
Andrew Shelton, VP of HR, Construction Partners Inc
The network has helped bring outside-in thinking to our internal conversations. We’ve used the benchmarking insights to fine-tune our strategies, and the regular meetings keep us in step with how others are adapting to similar pressures.”
Josh Lockhart, Director of HR, Big-D Construction
It’s incredibly valuable to have a group of peers you can rely on—not just to share ideas, but to troubleshoot, validate, and learn with. These meetings create space for reflection and spark the kind of conversations that truly move the needle
Michelle La Fleur, Head of Talent Management & Compensation, Shawmut Design & Construction
Searchlight delivers practical, construction-specific case studies and insights that we can directly apply to our talent strategies. It’s a go-to resource for learning what’s working at other leading construction companies.”
Jennifer Connole, Matt Construction
There is great value in being able to post a question and get lots of answers, and in getting exposure to organizations we’re not necessarily connected with. I really appreciate that aspect of the network.
Jaime McGavin, Director – Human Resources Services, PCL
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