2026 is shaping up to be a defining year for commercial contractors. From shifting customer expectations to workforce realities and new technology hitting the field, the landscape is moving fast — and the contractors who stay ahead of these changes will set the pace for everyone else.
In this session, we break down the four trends already shaping conversations inside service teams, project shops, and executive offices. We’ll go beyond headlines and talk about what these shifts actually look like day-to-day: the opportunities they open up, the pressure they create, and what smart operators are doing now to prepare.
