Projects don't derail from a lack of effort—they derail when contractors chase the wrong volume instead of the right value, stretching thin margins across a volatile market. Watch on demand to see how forward-thinking contractors align their markets, people, and technology to win the highest-value jobs and execute with absolute precision.
In this session, we explore the major forces shaping the construction market in 2026, including the massive divergence in growth across infrastructure, power, and data centers. Our expert panel walks through practical strategies to bridge the growing qualified labor gap and demonstrates how leading specialty contractors are using AI right now to streamline real-world operations and outpace their competition.
We'll also highlight key insights from FMI Consulting and Trimble, including:
Market forces: A deep dive into the 2026 construction landscape and where the highest-value opportunities sit
The labor gap: Data-backed realities of the qualified labor shortage and how to mitigate its impact
AI in action: How civil infrastructure and specialty contractors are deploying AI to optimize daily operational efficiency
Strategic alignment: A blueprint for connecting your teams, technology, and market data to protect project margins
Whether you're looking to redefine your upcoming project pipeline or evaluating modern technology to stay ahead of the competition, you’ll walk away with a clear, practical path to navigating the evolving construction landscape.
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Trimble is a global technology company that connects the physical and digital worlds, transforming the ways work gets done. With relentless innovation in precise positioning, modeling and data analytics, Trimble enables essential industries including construction, geospatial and transportation. Whether it's helping customers build and maintain infrastructure, design and construct buildings, optimize global supply chains or map the world, Trimble is at the forefront, driving productivity and progress.