PRESS RELEASE – For Immediate Publication
- Steve Nellis
- 3 days ago
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Updated: 2 days ago
ACCE Announces 2026 Construction Industry Forum Focused on Workforce, Technology, and Industry-Academic Alignment
Las Colinas, Texas — February 26, 2026 — The American Council for Construction Education (ACCE) will host the 2026 CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY FORUM
on February 26, 2026, bringing construction industry leaders together with accredited academic programs to address workforce readiness, emerging technologies, and the evolving needs of today’s construction sector.
Held in conjunction with the ACCE Midyear Conference at the OMNI Hotel & Resort in Las Colinas, Texas, the one-day Forum is designed to strengthen alignment between construction employers and the institutions preparing the industry’s future workforce.
The program will feature practical discussions and live demonstrations focused on the technologies and leadership strategies reshaping construction operations, project delivery, and talent development.
Forum Highlights Include:
Live demonstrations of construction robotics and real-world implementation strategies
Artificial intelligence applications are currently transforming construction planning, execution, and risk management
Digital twins and emerging technology integration in construction education and practice
A Future Leaders panel examining mentorship, leadership development, and succession planning
A focused discussion on Industry Advisory Boards (IABs) and their role in shaping workforce-ready graduates
Insights into the value of ACCE-accredited degree programs for employers seeking consistent, job-ready talent
A session exploring pre-construction as a specialized career track within construction management programs
“The Construction Industry Forum is intentionally built to connect what’s happening on jobsites and in offices today with how we prepare tomorrow’s professionals,” said Paul Mattingly, Chair of the ACCE Industry Partnership Committee. “This event gives contractors and industry leaders a direct voice in shaping curriculum, talent development, and the future capabilities of the construction workforce.”
For construction firms, the Forum offers an opportunity to:
Influence how future employees are trained
Gain early insight into emerging technologies and workforce trends
Build strategic relationships with accredited construction programs nationwide
Strengthen recruiting pipelines through direct engagement with educators and students
Registration for the 2026 Construction Industry Forum opens December 15, 2025. The event is open to construction executives, operations leaders, HR and workforce development professionals, technology leaders, and members of Industry Advisory Boards.
For more information or to register, visit: https://www.acce-hq.org/construction-industry-forum
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