Kyle Hoepner, Moderator
PANEL
Jim Youngblood, President, Youngblood Builders
Catherine Truman, Principal, Catherine Truman Architects & Interiors
Payam Bakhshi, PhD, PE, Wentworth Institute of Technology
TUESDAY, JULY 28, 2026
Boston Design Center, 4th floor
PROJECT ESTIMATES & BIDDING: WHY DO WE DO IT THIS WAY?
B/A/D companies and their subcontractors typically spend many thousands of unreimbursed dollars every year putting together cost estimates for competitive bidding on projects, often based on very incomplete knowledge. Where did this model for pricing projects come from, and why is it the norm? This talk will ask if there are better options and, if so, how to get clients on board with them.
MARCH 12, 2026
Real-World Experiences as a Catalyst for Design Inspiration
At a time when almost anything can be seen on a phone, laptop, or tablet, this talk will consider the proposition that travel, sketching, and other old-fashioned methods of directly engaging with physical reality are still critical for designers who are looking to develop their craft.
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