Presentations

Lunch and Learn Events

Beyond Estimation Market OutlookBeyond Estimation Market Outlook

This presentation will explore trends in real exchange rates, construction volumes, and major global construction inputs such as oil, steel, and copper.

The Escalation Roller CoasterThe Escalation Roller Coaster

This presentation introduces an empirical approach to indexing escalation in the Institutional Commercial Industrial construction market.

The Value ProcessThe Value Process

This presentation covers the most effective use of construction economics in delivering value throughout the design process.

Total Benefit AnalysisTotal Benefit Analysis

This presentation demonstrates how construction economics measures benefits in the context of our built environment.

Upcoming Events  

Research Facilities 2026

April 20-21, 2026

Scottsdale, AZ


Tradeline's 45th conference on laboratory design and research facility planning, capital project management, and facility operations. Here you'll see the latest designs, metrics, and planning models for labs, workspace, and support facilities for high-tech laboratory and research work environments.
Session speakers
Blair Tennant, Senior Principal Blair Tennant, LEED AP
Senior Principal
Vermeulens, Los Angeles

Melissa Chabot, Senior Principal Melissa Chabot, LEED AP
Senior Principal
Vermeulens, Denver

Tradeline Science & Engineering Facilities

Oct 5-6

Nashville, TN


Here you’ll see and learn about the latest facility solutions to meet the needs of basic and applied sciences and the many new and rapidly growing fields of study. In particular, you’ll get the details, metrics, costs, and functional requirements for modern, up-to-date laboratories and core facilities, and spaces for teaching, learning, testing, making, imaging, collaborating, computing, socializing, officing, recruiting, and more.
Session speakers
James Vermeulen, Managing Principal James Vermeulen, LEED AP, PQS
Managing Principal
Vermeulens, Boston

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Mike Khatib, Senior Associate Mike Khatib
Senior Associate
Vermeulens, Atlanta

Tradeline Renovation & Repurposing Strategies

Oct 15-16, 2026

Boston, MA


This conference highlights strategies for capital projects that maximize the use of existing buildings through renovations, upgrades, and repurposing. It focuses on practical successes in complex facilities, meeting occupant needs, and using new planning and implementation tools for cost-effective results. Whether as a step before new construction or as a standalone project, these renovations help organizations move forward with confidence and efficiency.
Session speakers
James Vermeulen, Managing Principal James Vermeulen, LEED AP, PQS
Managing Principal
Vermeulens, Boston

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Zachary Bergeron, Principal Zachary Bergeron, LEED AP
Bergeron
Vermeulens, New York

Recent Events

Mass Building, Escalating Construction Costs

James Vermeulen, LEED AP, PQS, Managing Principal of Vermeulens, provided insights into issues confronting the design and construction industry. What should owners budget for cost escalation? What pricing structure should we use to accurately estimate costs for projects? James addresses these and other issues.