Join us on November 18, 2026, from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM (CT) for a Lunch & Learn hosted by Millis Construction.
This session, “From Vision to Value: Keeping Amenities on Budget,” will feature Sarah Long, Director of Construction at Millis Construction, and will explore how owners, designers, and contractors can work together from the earliest stages of a project to align vision, scope, and budget without sacrificing the experiences that make a community stand out.
The discussion will focus on practical strategies for establishing realistic budgets, identifying cost drivers early, using value engineering without compromising design intent, and making informed decisions throughout the design and construction process. Attendees will gain insight into how ambitious amenity concepts can be transformed into high-quality, buildable spaces that deliver lasting value.
Attendees will gain insight into:
How to align amenity vision, scope, and budget early
Common cost drivers that can impact amenity projects
How value engineering can support budget goals without losing design intent
The importance of collaboration between owners, designers, and contractors
Strategies for creating amenities that deliver long-term value to developers and residents
This session is designed to provide valuable perspective for developers, builders, designers, contractors, planners, and land professionals involved in amenity planning and community development.
Lunch Provided. RSVP Required.
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If you’re a woman interested in learning more about Ladies in Land, we invite you to join us for this event.
This $35 Event Access Registration allows you to attend one of our education-first sessions and experience how our chapters operate — structured conversations, real industry insight, and meaningful connection.
This event is open to women who are interested in land development and the broader built environment.
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