Schedule Certainty Emerges as Top Priority in Construction Planning
Event summary
- DPR Construction's Q2 2026 Market Conditions Report highlights schedule certainty as the key driver in construction decision-making.
- Project teams are prioritizing early involvement of builders, designers, trade partners, and suppliers to shape scope, cost, procurement, and execution decisions.
- The report identifies five core markets—advanced technology, commercial, healthcare, higher education, and life sciences—balancing long-term demand with delivery constraints.
- Global supply chain volatility, including pricing instability, tariffs, and labor pressures, is impacting project budgets and schedules.
- DPR Construction employs over 11,000 professionals and specializes in technically complex and sustainable projects.
The big picture
DPR Construction's report underscores a strategic shift in the construction industry towards prioritizing schedule certainty amid persistent market pressures. This trend reflects broader industry dynamics where project owners are seeking predictability in cost and timeline to manage risks effectively. The focus on early planning and stakeholder collaboration highlights the growing complexity of construction projects across key sectors, driven by technological advancements and evolving market demands.
What we're watching
- Supply Chain Volatility
- How global supply chain volatility will continue to impact construction project budgets and schedules.
- Early Planning
- The extent to which early involvement of all stakeholders can mitigate risks and ensure project success.
- Market-Specific Trends
- The pace at which market-specific trends in advanced technology, healthcare, higher education, and life sciences will shape construction priorities.
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