Year-Ahead Outlook: Industry Insiders On What To Expect In 2026

STOREYS’ 2026 Market Outlook offers a comprehensive examination of the trends, insights, and economic forces shaping an increasingly complex and uncertain market. Drawing on perspectives from leaders across development, energy, consulting, finance, and technology, the feature explores how evolving fiscal realities are influencing decision-making across the industry.

Kindred’s President, Bryan Reid, contributes a builder’s perspective, highlighting how current market conditions and fiscal constraints at all levels of government are reshaping project viability. As cost-conscious decision-making becomes essential, projects are increasingly evaluated through a stricter financial lens, often requiring difficult trade-offs that can push secondary priorities, such as green initiatives and innovation, further down the list.

For Kindred, this environment demands an elevated level of collaboration at every stage of the process. From pre-construction through completion, the focus remains on disciplined budgeting, proactive coordination, and delivering meaningful value to clients in a challenging market.

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