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Breaking Ground: Overcoming Barriers and Driving Innovation in Senior Housing Development
Wednesday, September 10, 2025 | 8:30 am – 9:30 am
Moderator
Joe Daniels
Vice President of Business Development
Direct Supply
Direct Supply
Panelist
Jay Cougnet
Division Vice President, Industry Excellence
The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company
The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company
Panelist
Stuart Jackson
Executive Vice President
Greystone
Greystone
Panelist
Chris Krager
AIA, Founder
KRDB + ma modular
KRDB + ma modular
Panelist
Ken Simonson
Chief Economist
The Associated General Contractors of America
The Associated General Contractors of America
The senior housing sector has been in a period of record-low new development activity in recent years. At the same time, demographic growth makes a compelling case to move forward to meet future demand. How can we overcome the significant headwinds from the cost and availability of land, materials and labor as well as municipal barriers to entry? Hear from a panel of experts on the current state of the construction environment, innovations and efficiencies in design and construction methods as well as strategies to gain support within municipalities. The time to plan and prepare for the next wave of new development is now.
