How to Enter the Year with Confidence and Protect Project Profitability
As we step into 2026, preconstruction teams face an increasingly complex landscape. Rising material costs, schedule pressures, and market volatility are just a few of the challenges that can affect project outcomes and firmwide profitability. For teams looking to gain a strategic edge, now is the time to invest in planning, collaboration, and learning.
One of the best ways to do this is by participating in Advancing Preconstruction 2026, a premier event bringing together over 1,000 preconstruction and estimating professionals. The conference offers actionable insights, practical workshops, and networking opportunities designed to help your team navigate market uncertainty, streamline workflows, and protect profitability.
Why Preconstruction Matters More Than Ever
From early estimating and risk assessment to scheduling and constructability reviews, this stage sets the foundation for every project’s success.
In today’s market, preconstruction teams need more than technical skills — they need strategies to manage:
- Market Volatility: Fluctuating material costs, tariffs, and labor availability can quickly disrupt budgets and schedules
- Project-Level Risk: Delays, budget overruns, and unforeseen design challenges require proactive planning
- Collaboration Challenges: Multiple stakeholders across disciplines must align early to avoid costly conflicts later
Attending events like Advancing Preconstruction 2026 equips teams with insights to address these challenges before they escalate.
What’s New at Advancing Preconstruction 2026
This year, the conference has expanded its focus, delivering new content, workshops, and networking opportunities:
80+ Expert Speakers, 86% New Voices
The conference brings together seasoned industry leaders and fresh perspectives, providing practical strategies for driving innovation, collaboration, and efficiency in preconstruction. Attendees gain insights from experts actively solving today’s toughest challenges in estimating, scheduling, and project management.
Dedicated Track for Preconstruction Managers
A new track specifically for Preconstruction Managers focuses on project-level risk, schedule delays, and budget overruns. These sessions provide tools and frameworks to protect profitability across diverse project types, from small renovations to large-scale commercial developments.
Hands-On Workshops on Collaborative Project Delivery
Three in-depth workshops explore collaborative delivery models like design-assist and design-build. Participants learn how to educate clients, manage scope efficiently, and apply real-world expertise to improve project outcomes. These sessions are designed to be practical, actionable, and directly applicable to ongoing projects.
Enhanced Networking Opportunities
Six themed roundtables address the most pressing challenges preconstruction teams face today. From early-stage cost estimating to risk mitigation strategies, these interactive sessions allow participants to share insights, troubleshoot problems, and build lasting professional connections.
Timely Market Insights
Specialized sessions examine market volatility and tariff uncertainty, providing case studies from leading GCs and owners. Attendees learn how to adapt pricing models, improve cost certainty, and make proactive decisions in response to real-time changes.
The Benefits of Attending for Your Team
Investing in your team’s knowledge and professional development pays dividends in project efficiency, profitability, and morale. Here’s what your team can gain by attending Advancing Preconstruction 2026:
Learn from Peers and Industry Leaders:
Gain insights from over 1,000 preconstruction professionals who are actively innovating in estimating, planning, and risk management.
Discover Practical Tools and Strategies:
From risk mitigation to collaborative project delivery, workshops provide actionable takeaways to implement immediately.
Enhance Collaboration and Communication:
Networking opportunities help team members connect with peers, exchange ideas, and develop stronger cross-disciplinary workflows.
Stay Ahead of Market Shifts:
Sessions on material costs, tariffs, and schedule disruptions give your team the knowledge to plan for uncertainty and protect profitability.
Unlock group discounts when you register multiple members from your company and save up to 20% off on your passes.
Looking Ahead: Preconstruction as a Strategic Advantage
Teams that plan strategically, collaborate effectively, and stay informed about market trends are better equipped to deliver projects on time, within budget, and with higher quality.
Advancing Preconstruction 2026 offers the perfect environment to explore new tools, learn from experts, and connect with peers. By investing in your team’s professional growth and embracing innovative practices, your firm can turn preconstruction into a profitability-driving engine for every project.
Explore the Full Preconstruction Agenda
- 80+ speakers from leading GCs, Trades, Clients & Design Firms
- The US’ largest strategic preconstruction conference
- 25% of speakers from Top 30 General & Trade Contractors (ENR)
- Network with 1000+ of the nation’s most dedicated preconstruction leaders
- Brand-new ‘Preconstruction Management’ track to foster strategic innovation across all projects
