The Predictive Planning Frontier: Design, Estimating and Precon Integration – 2026 Construction Tech Conference

This session unpacked how modern design tools, model-based estimating, dynamic scheduling, and integrated preconstruction platforms are reshaping workflows. Panelists from STV, Burns & McDonnell, ALICE Technologies, Orcera AI and Zebel explored how predictive modeling serves as a central intelligence layer, translating massive datasets into actionable insights that flow seamlessly from initial design through estimating to final preconstruction execution. By leveraging these integrated forecasts, teams can proactively identify risks and coordination challenges, allowing for strategic re-sequencing and resource optimization during preconstruction