Function First – No Extra Cost!

This presentation will address three common “design-add” traps that drive up construction costs. Participants will learn to leverage early-stage budgeting techniques to put accessibility features into the standard scope. The presenters will discuss how to apply cost-neutral tactics for specifying wider doorways, zero-step entries, and adaptive fixtures.

Learning from data and case studies presented during this session, audience members will learn how to make a persuasive ROI argument to clients and contractors. They will walk away knowing how to integrate simple tech upgrades (lighting, controls, wellness sensors) without premium pricing.