The Third Thursday

February 20, 2025

CiV : : the Center for Architecture + Design

251 Riverside Drive, Memphis, TN 38013

PARKING GUIDANCE BELOW

11:30am Doors Open

12:00pm Program Begins (1 LU/HSW pending)

$30: AIA Memphis Member & Corporate Partners

$40: Public

Registration is non-refundable.

Sponsorships available:

$500 Keynote

$250 Tabletop Display

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Sponsored by

2025 Construction Industry Prospectus:

Navigating Uncertainty

featuring:

Blake Tyler, Turner (moderator, Turner Construction)

Khalif Johnson (Turner Construction)

Danny Moeschle, LEED AP BD+C, CHC (Flintco Construction)

Rachel Stonecypher (St. Jude Children's Hospital)

Jesse Zellner (Zellner Construction)

The construction industry is facing a dynamic and challenging environment. Join us for a panel discussion featuring construction industry leaders who will provide insights into the key trends and challenges impacting the sector in 2025.

This session will equip you with the knowledge and strategies to navigate the current climate of disruption and make informed decisions for your projects. We will delve into critical factors such as labor shortages, immigration concerns, supply chain disruptions, rising costs, and their cascading effects on project timelines and budgets.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the current market metrics and trends shaping the construction and architecture landscape.
• Gain insights into the labor challenges and their impact on project schedules.
• Learn about the effects of tariffs, procurement issues, and supply chain disruptions on material availability and cost.
• Discover strategies for mitigating risks and optimizing project outcomes in a volatile market.

PARKING

Over 2,000 parking spots are within 2 blocks of CiV. We suggest the following (in order of distance):

• 3 min: Tom Lee Park has free streetside parking along Riverside Drive
  
• 4 min: 210 Wagner Place (use discount code LUNCH)
  
• 7 min (w stairs): Downtown Mobility Center at 60 Beale Street
  
• 8 min (w stairs): MLGW Parking lot
  
• Downtown Street Parking: Access the Cutbank Bluff from Lynne Jordan Turley Plaza where Vance Avenue meets the Bluff Walk (formerly Vance Park).