Why Advancing Preconstruction 2025 Should be on Your Radar?

Whether you’re leading precon strategy, refining estimating workflows, or figuring out how to do more with less – Advancing Preconstruction 2025 brings together the people and ideas shaping what comes next in the industry. It’s where practical solutions meet forward-thinking strategy, and where meaningful conversations around the future of precon happen.

Happening May 21–23 at the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina, this event isn’t just another stop in the conference circuit - it’s where GCs, trade partners, tech leaders, and owners roll up their sleeves and dig into what’s next for precon. 

Here are the top five reasons why it’s worth showing up.

Top 5 Reasons to Attend Advancing Preconstruction 2025

1. Get a Full Picture of Preconstruction’s Future

This isn’t just about estimating. Advancing Preconstruction zooms out to cover the entire precon process, from early design and contractor involvement to digital workflows and project handoff. 

You’ll hear real insights on:

• Collaborative planning & early contractor involvement
• Digital workflows & VDC integration
• Best practices for scope alignment and cost control

2. Choose from 12 Deep-Dive Workshops & 6 Tactical Tracks

One of the biggest reasons you should attend? The agenda is packed with workshops and tactical tracks tailored to real precon challenges from estimating bottlenecks to building trust in your cost and schedule forecasts.

You’ll get insights on:

• Risk mitigation strategies and simplifying our bid accuracy
• Rethinking estimating workflows with the help of next-gen tools
• Using data to forecast costs and timelines more accurately

Whether you're revamping your tech stack or improving how your team collaborates, there's something for you.

3. Network With the People Driving Precon Forward

Advancing Preconstruction is built for hallway chats, quick intros over coffee, and those "you too?!" moments.

You’ll be meeting professionals from GCs, trade partners, tech firms, and ownership groups who actually shape the preconstruction process.

You’ll find:

• Speed networking that isn’t awkward
• Meetups tailored by role or specific pain points
• Casual social events that make it easy to swap ideas without the pitch deck

Because let’s be honest, some of the best takeaways happen off-stage.

4. Learn What Top Precon Teams Are Doing Differently

Eager to explore how the best precon teams are winning in 2025? This is your behind-the-scenes pass. 

You’ll hear what tools they’re using, what processes they’ve ditched, and how they’re securing more jobs.You’ll walk away with: 

• A peek at the tools they actually use (and why)
• Real stories about ditching legacy workflows
• Plug-and-play strategies to bring home Monday morning

5. Visit Beam AI at the Booth #50

If you're tired of spending your afternoons clicking and dragging quantities in front of the computer just to get a takeoff done, Beam AI–the construction takeoff software– is built to change that. 

Stop by at booth #50 to meet our team and see how 900+ contractors are using Beam AI to save 90% time and bid on 30% more projects. 

Here’s what to expect at the booth:

• Live demo of AI-powered takeoffs and how it can transform your workflow
• Real results from teams who are already sending 30% more bids without adding extra headcount
• A space to ask the tough questions and see how the software works

Don’t Miss This: Beam AI Speaker Session

Attentive AI’s President, Shawn Prince, is taking the stage to dig into a topic that hits home for every precon team: "AI Is Replacing Manual Estimating Workflows—What That Means for GCs and Subs."

It’s a must-attend if you’re wondering how AI will actually fit into your day-to-day—and what it means for the future of your team.

Bottom Line

Advancing Preconstruction 2025 is stacked with practical insight, real tools, and the kind of peer conversations that actually move the needle.

And if bidding smarter is a priority this year? Beam AI is the stop that could change everything. Come to Booth #50, see the AI in action, and find out how 200+ contractors are winning more projects without burning out their teams.