04/30 - Upcoming Event with SMPS Northern NE: Building on the Edge: 2026 Construction Outlook Update
After a year-plus of elevated uncertainty and shifting market forces, where is construction headed? Discover how markets are projected to perform, alongside potential risks and opportunities that will shape the industry for the balance of this year and beyond – both nationally and across the Northeast with the SMPS Northern New England Chapter on April 30th in Portland, ME.
Breakfast is included, and guest-paid parking is available on-site.
Meet The Presenter: Sarah Martin (Director of Forecasting, Dodge Construction Network)
Sarah Martin is the Associate Director of Forecasting at Dodge Construction Network. With a decade of experience in economic forecasting, she analyzes the U.S. economy and major construction trends to produce forward-looking insights on where the U.S. construction sector is headed. Dodge Construction Network curates data on nearly every construction project breaking ground across the country, and Sarah draws on this comprehensive dataset to deliver accurate, data-driven forecasts that ultimately support industry decision-making.
When: April 30th, 2026 from 8:30AM-10:30AM
Where: University of Southern Maine McGoldrick Salons A/B/C & PreFunction Area
(35 Bedford Street, Portland, ME 04101)
Schedule:
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Breakfast: 8:30-9:00AM
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Presentation: 9:00-10:00AM
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Networking: 10:00-10:30AM