Hermanson Company brought together architecture, engineering, construction, and mission critical industry leaders for its annual Innovate & Elevate event, focusing on challenges across four major markets and exploring collaborative solutions.
Hermanson Company hosted its 2026 Innovate & Elevate event on July 23, 2026, at the Museum of Flight, bringing together professionals from across the AEC and mission critical sectors for discussions on emerging industry challenges, market trends, and innovative approaches.
Highlights
- Event Theme: “4 Markets | 4 Problems”
The event focused on four industry sectors, with attendees participating in market-specific discussions led by experts. - Healthcare – The Healthcare Capital Crisis
Industry leaders discussed challenges related to healthcare investment, project delivery, and navigating capital constraints. - Procurement – Speed to Market Through Offsite Manufacturing
Participants explored how prefabrication and offsite manufacturing can improve project timelines, efficiency, and delivery outcomes. - Education & Institutions – Alternative Delivery Methods
Discussions focused on how alternative project delivery approaches can improve procurement, cost control, scheduling, and quality. - Commercial Real Estate – The Amenity Gap
Leaders examined differences between landlord expectations and tenant needs in today’s evolving office and commercial property market.
Industry Experts Share Insights
The event featured discussions led by industry professionals, including:
- Christyn Halliday, Director of Purchasing at Hoffman Construction Company
- Cory Hamilton, Manager of Planning & Design at Providence
- Heather Hocklander, Owner Advisor at Parametrix
- Linda Kanoski, AIA, LEED AP, Project Director at Gensler
Their expertise helped attendees exchange ideas and develop practical strategies for addressing current construction industry challenges.
Strengthening Collaboration Across the Industry
Hermanson said the Innovate & Elevate event is designed to encourage peer-to-peer conversations, strengthen industry relationships, and promote innovation across the built environment.
With construction markets facing evolving demands, the event highlighted the importance of collaboration, technology adoption, and shared industry knowledge to improve project outcomes.
Source: Hermanson.
