Central Ohio: Navigating 2026: The New Realities for Construction Trade Contractors and Suppliers

  • The November 2025 Roundtable was titled: Navigating 2026: The New Realities for Construction Trade Contractors and Suppliers
  • Panelists included trade contractors from Mid-City Electric, Valley Interiors, DIRTT, Jones-Schlater Flooring, and Interior Supply
  • Panelists shared their biggest challenges and how they impact all project partners; including labor availability, quality, and workforce incentives; price escalation; impacts of pre-fabrication; scheduling pressures caused by compressed timelines; the role of early involvement and collaboration in project success; strategies for risk mitigation, and more.
  • To view the presentation slide deck see here:  Construction Trades Roundtable Slide Deck – November 2025
  • For a summary of the discussion/breakout groups see here: Construction Trades Roundtable Summary – November 2025
  • Contact kthompson@cogence.org with questions