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Builders and remodelers work hard to earn trust, but trust can be lost quickly when payments are redirected, customer information is exposed, or a vendor issue slows down the project. In construction, cyber risk is not just a technology problem. It can affect timelines, subcontractor coordination, customer confidence, and the overall buying experience. This session […]

As homes become more electrified and energy costs continue to rise, simply adding solar is no longer enough. True performance comes from how energy is generated, managed, and used. In this session, Daniel Sullivan of SPAN and Jackson Miner Ehlers of the Energy Trust of Oregon Solar Program team up to break down how modern […]

Margins are won and lost in the “soft stuff”: estimating, options, buyer education, and follow-up. This session showcases low-lift AI tactics that reduce friction from plan takeoff to final walk: creating explainer visuals for high-performance assemblies, pre-answering buyer questions with chat and email drips, generating options sheets and micro-videos from your plan set, and summarizing […]

Position your company to capture the massive aging market w/data-driven strategies for sustainable growth. This session analyzes demographic trends, regional market opportunities, & product mix optimization for aging-in-place and Multi-generational construction. Learn which accessible features deliver the highest ROI and how to train teams on universal design principles.

This session shares the story of Bear Creek Village, an upcoming affordable homeownership community, and how an integrated approach to building science, accessibility, and cost discipline can deliver measurable benefits for lower-income households while strengthening market positioning for mission-driven developers. Key takeaways for attendees: How Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity applied the PHIUS Prescriptive Pathway to […]

Small contractors spend significant time optimizing materials, schedules, and subcontractors — yet one of the biggest drains on project performance often goes unnoticed: workforce decisions. Hiring shortcuts, misclassification, inconsistent onboarding, wage-and-hour mistakes, and unmanaged turnover don’t just create administrative headaches. They quietly erode schedules, inflate costs, increase liability, and put project delivery at risk. This […]

People don’t buy a home because it scores well on a performance test.  They buy it because it feels better the moment they walk inside.  Light is the most immediate way a homeowner experiences a home — and one of the most powerful levers builders and designers have for creating spaces that feel as good […]