MAY 08
CLOSING PLENARY SESSION
7:15 PM
Breakout Rooms
1.0 DBIA CEH
This presentation explores how integrating economic analysis into Preconstruction transforms our ability to anticipate market shifts, strengthen pricing accuracy, and build client confidence. By leveraging tools like the Quarterly Cost Index and an AI-driven economic forecasting engine, we move from reactive estimating to predictive, data‑backed decision‑making that elevates project outcomes and competitive advantage.
Learning Objectives:
Why have an Economist imbedded with your Design Phase Team;
Explain the transition from reactive estimating to predictive, data‑driven preconstruction;
Apply key tools—QCI and the Econ‑Focused AI Agent—to improve cost modeling and escalation forecasting;
Evaluate the impact of economist‑driven innovation on client confidence and future preconstruction capabilities
