Construction Cost Inflation – Data, Insights, Realities, and Tips for Architects and Engineers

Supply chain issues, which have hit construction harder than the broader economy, have pushed prices for critical materials increasingly higher. Not only are essential materials and skilled labor significantly more expensive, but supply chain pressures and shortages are making it harder to secure needed construction materials. This presentation will provide data, insights, realities and tips for architects and engineers who are in the midst of this struggle to balance rising costs and material availability with the needs of their clients.

• Learn the current state of various construction materials and supply issues impacting them
• Learn the outlook for construction materials
• Learn what contactors and design professionals can do independently and in association with each other to mitigate the impact of supply chain and cost issues
• Learn the standard AIA contract provisions addressing costs and responsibility for costs and supply chain delays.

Presenters:

Kelly McNamara, Vice President, Operations
With over 22-years in the construction industry, Kelly’s insights, dedication to quality and leadership acumen have made her a natural leader within Mortenson, the construction industry and the Twin Cities community. Kelly is an award-winning professional and active in numerous community organizations such as Habitat for Humanity and WomenBuild.

Clark Taylor, Vice President, Estimating
With over 35-years in the construction, much of that focused on cost-estimating, Clark is the person who makes the data and analytics meaningful and useful for building owners, architects, engineers and project teams.