Smart builders, the full agenda for the Build Smarter 2024 Conference is now live.
Back for the 18th year – the Build Smarter Conference is bigger and better than ever, coming to you October 28-30 at Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa in Austin, Texas. With over 100 incredible Build Smarter sessions announced, you may be wondering where to begin. Keep reading to discover some of this year’s agenda highlights.
Register now to begin adding sessions to your agenda before space fills up.
Advance Your Product Knowledge
Build Smarter features so many ways to learn more about Constellation software and advance your knowledge, providing value to you and your colleagues far beyond the 3-day event.
Take part in our NEWSTAR, FAST, and BuildTopia user communities to get tips and tricks from your peers, watch in-depth demos, and learn best practices in sessions run by our in-house product experts. You’re sure to come away with the knowledge to help you use Constellation software to its fullest potential.
What’s New & What’s Next
Wondering what’s new in the Constellation ecosystem? Start with product overview updates delivered by our business unit leaders from the Enterprise Solutions Group and Business Solutions Group. Then, learn the latest new features, functionality, and integrations for tools like the And, discover our newest solutions: TouchPoint, BuilderMetrix, and our next generation ERP platform for the modern homebuilder. You’ll see product demos and roadmaps to put you ahead of the industry curve. We also have a not-to-be-missed session that shows Constellation customers a simpler way to process and manage rebates.
Dive Into Data
Data is more than just a buzzword, it’s your company’s secret weapon to forecast market trends, anticipate customer demands and more. Build Smarter 2024 offers several great sessions to help you unlock the power of data and will show you how you can leverage it in your homebuilding business.
Join our BuilderMetrix session to learn how to access the industry’s most accurate and timely homebuilding data. Gain critical insights on homebuilder finance, operations, construction, and sales through easy-to-understand reporting, analytics, dashboards, and benchmarks. Plus, ace your data analytics and reporting to make informed decisions and drive success through a key session called Master Your Data: Transform Insights into Action. In the meantime, we invite you to sign up for free monthly insights.
In “Surveying Success with CustomerInsight,” you’ll learn how to gain invaluable insights into your homebuyers as well as the latest industry trends in customer satisfaction.
Keynote: Building the Future Together
This year’s highly anticipated keynote address from Chris Graham, president of Constellation HomeBuilder Systems is a can’t-miss session to hear about new product releases, partnerships and more. Hear Chris’ vision for the company and the path he is taking to help firms modernize their homebuilding operations.
Keynote: Framing the Future – Taking Charge in an Ever-Changing World
Cara Brookins shares her remarkable story of building her own house from the ground up with her four young children using YouTube videos. This is more than just an inspiring tale—it’s a blueprint for pushing past fears, setting ambitious goals, and pursuing them with relentless grit and determination.
A best-selling author and recognized thought leader in the science of motivation, Brookins presents cutting edge strategies to build highly focused teams that are primed to move forward with confidence.
Keynote: Fiscal Policy, Today and Tomorrow – The 2024 US Election and the Homebuilding Industry
Senior political analyst Ronald Brownstein provides his perspectives on the upcoming 2024 US election and its potential impact on the economy and housing outlook, both in the US and Canada.
He offers a comprehensive analysis, blending historical context with polling data, election messaging, voting trends, and assessments of each party to discuss how the results could affect home builders, home buyers, and homeowners.
Join the Focus on Excellence Summit
New this year, The Builder’s Daily is launching their inaugural Focus on Excellence Summit during Build Smarter 2024. The agenda includes a dedicated track that will be of interest to principals, presidents, strategists, and key stakeholders from top U.S. homebuilding firms. Executives attending the Build Smarter Conference are welcome to attend Focus on Excellence sessions as well.
Tons of Fun on the Agenda
There will many inspiring and educational sessions covered at the Build Smarter Conference; there’s also plenty of opportunity to have fun too.
Come in early to the resort and take advantage of Monday’s Guided Horseback Riding or Tomahawk & Archery to get out of your comfort zone, learn some new skills, and casually connect with other homebuilding professionals.
Monday evening’s welcome cocktail reception will give you an opportunity to mix and mingle with homebuilders, our sponsors, the Constellation and The Builder’s Daily team, as well as keynote Cara Brookins. We also have a fun dinner and entertainment party planned for Tuesday evening, featuring live local musical talent. You may also see some friendly alpacas roaming around so you and your team can capture a one-of-a-kind selfie!
Want to be Part of Build Smarter 2024?
Space is filling up fast. Smart builders, don’t miss your chance to come together to explore homebuilding trends, technology, and innovation. Register today!