Construction Economic Outlook | Building Success in 2026
2026 Construction Industry Forecast
Friday, February 13th, 2026
Ruth's Chris Steak House
2727 E 86th St.
Indianapolis, IN 46240
11:00 - 11:30 AM - Registration & Lunch
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM - Keynote Presentation
12:30 - 1:00 PM - Networking
Are you prepared to lead your construction company through the challenges and seize the opportunities ahead in 2026? Join us on Friday, February 13 for lunch or virtually for an exclusive industry forecast, featuring a keynote by Jim House, Senior Consultant at FMI, a leading expert in construction trends and economic insights.
You’ll discover:
- Breakthrough insights
- Real-world case studies
- How to thrive – not just survive
- The big picture
Get ready to power up your business with the knowledge and strategies to adapt, innovate, and excel in any market condition.
Whether you’re looking to overcome immediate challenges or position for long-term success, this session will deliver the tools and insights you need.
This event is presented free of charge by Barnes Dennig, BMO Commercial Bank, and USI Insurance.

Jim House
Senior Consultant
Jim is a senior consultant in FMI’s strategy practice, advising clients across the built environment. He provides FMI’s clients with insightful and data-driven analysis to support a broad range of contractors, engineers, and building product manufacturers.
Before joining FMI, Jim led consulting engagements supporting electric and gas utilities on a variety of complex challenges. Most recently, he helped multiple utilities develop strategies to prepare for the adoption of electric vehicles. He also helped develop plans for a utility to add solar energy to its generation portfolio.


