On July 23, 2026, Hermanson Company hosted its annual Innovate & Elevate event, with this year’s topic of 4 Markets | 4 Problems. Hosted at the Museum of Flight, the event brought together leaders from across the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) and Mission Critical sectors for an evening of insight, collaboration, and connection.

4 Markets | 4 Problems
Designed to encourage focused, peer-to-peer conversations, attendees participated in one of four market-specific discussions led by industry experts. Each group explored current challenges, evolving priorities, and practical approaches within their respective markets:

• ·         Healthcare – The Healthcare Capital Crisis
• ·         Procurement – Speed to Market Driven by Offsite Manufacturing
• ·         Education & Institutions – Alternative Delivery and Its Capacity to Improve Procurement, Cost, Schedule, and Quality
• ·         Commercial Real Estate – The Amenity Gap: Where Landlord Expectations and Tenant Needs Diverge

The format created an opportunity for attendees to engage directly with subject matter experts and exchange perspectives with peers facing similar challenges.

Industry Experts
Hermanson was honored to welcome an outstanding lineup of industry leaders who guided each discussion:

• ·         Christyn Halliday, Director of Purchasing at Hoffman Construction Company
• ·         Cory Hamilton, Manager of Planning & Design at Providence
• ·         Heather Hocklander, Owner Advisor at Parametrix
• ·         Linda Kanoski, AIA, LEED AP, Project Director at Gensler

Their expertise, insight, and willingness to share real-world experiences helped create meaningful and engaging conversations throughout the event.

Thank You to Our Sponsors

A special thank you to our event sponsors for helping make this event possible: PeopleSpace, Puget Sound Pipe & Supply, Shipinland and Performance Contracting, Inc. (PCI)

Building Connections, Driving Innovation

Innovate & Elevate is designed to bring professionals together to explore emerging trends, share experiences, and strengthen relationships across the industry. This year's event reinforced the value of open dialogue and collaboration as organizations navigate an increasingly complex project environment.

Thank you to everyone who attended, participated, and contributed to the conversation. We look forward to continuing these discussions at future Innovate & Elevate events.