Joint General Session: Navigating the Evolving Landscape

Recorded On: 03/19/2025

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CONTENT EXPIRES: December 31, 2027 

In today's rapidly changing environment, understanding the intersection of economic trends, project delivery methods, and risk management is more critical than ever for the construction industry. This session will explore the following three interconnected topics that are shaping the industry's future: 

Economic Forecast: As the economy continues to recover and evolve in the wake of global disruptions, construction professionals must stay informed about key economic indicators that could influence project budgets, timelines, and resource availability. We'll provide insights into the latest economic trends and forecasts, focusing on how these changes are likely to impact the construction industry in the near and long term.  

Design-Build Market Trends: With shifting economic conditions, there has been a growing shift toward design-build. In this segment, we will discuss the current market trends in design-build, including market size, drivers, opportunities, and challenges.  

Managing Risk in Progressive Design-Build - Research in Progress: As design-build continues to grow in popularity, understanding how to effectively manage risk in progressive design-build contracts is paramount. This portion of the session will present research currently in progress into the unique challenges and risks associated with progressive design-build projects. You'll gain early insights into this ongoing research and its potential implications for best practices in managing risk in progressive design-build projects.

Emily Beardall

Senior Consultant

FMI Consulting

Emily develops creative analytical tools that deliver powerful solutions for FMI’s clients as a senior consultant. She is committed to utilizing these strategic tools to improve company performance and profitability.  In addition to leading client engagements, Emily is responsible for FMI’s quarterly construction activity forecast for Canada and other thought leadership pieces. She is an expert in the design/build space and a sought after speaker.

Chris Daum

President and CEO

FMI Consulting

Dr. Keith Molenaar, Ph.D., FDBIA

Interim Dean, College of Engineering and Applied Science

University of Colorado Boulder

Keith R. Molenaar, Ph.D. is the K. Stanton Lewis Professor and Dean of the College of Engineering and Applied Science at the University of Colorado Boulder. He holds degrees in architectural and civil engineering from the University of Colorado Boulder. Dr. Molenaar is DBIA Fellow, a member of both the National Academy of Construction and the Pan-American Academy of Engineering.

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