The Future State of the Specialty Contractor: A 10-Year Strategic Outlook

Jul 29, 5:00 – 6:00 PM (UTC)

Procore HQ

Discover how macro trends like AI, reindustrialization, and the retirement cliff are reshaping trade contractors and how to future-proof.

Virtual

About this event

The specialty contracting landscape is undergoing a massive shift. Driven by unprecedented workforce gaps, the acceleration of AI, and a transition from field-based execution to shop prefabrication, the next decade will completely redefine how trade contractors operate. Join this session to explore the macro trends shaping the industry and how your business can adapt.

What you'll learn...

  • From Field to Factory: The trajectory of prefabrication and industrialized delivery through 2035.

  • The AI Evolution: How predictive intelligence is shifting estimators to strategic advisors.

  • The Experience Cliff: Concrete strategies to bridge the upcoming knowledge gap as veteran workers retire.

Speakers

  • Nick Tilford

    Procore

    Industry Transformation Manager

  • Matt Abeles

    Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc.

    VP Construction Technology and Innovation

Community Leader

  • Andrea Murphy

    Community Programs Manager

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