Design Trends & Buildability: Bridging the Gap Between Creative Vision and Construction Practicality
Design Trends & Buildability: Bridging the Gap Between Creative Vision and Construction Practicality
Presenter:TBD
Description:
Great design doesn’t live on paper—it lives in the finished product. This session explores how to bring today’s design trends to life without compromising on timeline, budget, or structural integrity. Discover how designers and contractors can better collaborate to align creative vision with real-world buildability. Learn where trends meet feasibility, and how to translate inspiration into solutions that actually work in the field.
We’ll cover:
- Top residential design trends influencing client expectations
- Common buildability challenges and how to address them early
- Communication techniques that strengthen the designer–contractor relationship
- Real project examples where design and construction successfully aligned—or didn’t
Attendees will gain insight into today’s most requested design features, along with practical tools to evaluate feasibility, improve collaboration, and deliver stunning results without the headaches.
Who Should Attend:
Designers, architects, project managers, and contractors who are involved in project planning, execution, or client consultations.
Date and Time
Thursday Dec 11, 2025
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM CST
Location
Need location to host at least 50
Remodel Exchange™ Breakfast or Lunch Sponsor
Remodel Exchange™ is the Collective’s education event series designed to spark real conversations, meaningful connections, and collaborative growth within the remodeling industry. Held over breakfast or lunch or via our focus groups online via our RemodelED platform, each session invites remodeling professionals to explore timely topics, emerging trends, and everyday challenges—together. Whether it's a roundtable on design innovation, a deep dive into project management, or a conversation around workforce development, Remodel Exchange™ is where ideas are exchanged, and leaders are built.
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Sponsorship Highlights – $750 (Member-Only)
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Contact laurie@remodelingkc.com. Must be an active Professional Remodeling Collective™ member to host or sponsor.
Fees/Admission
Members $50 Non members $80
