Construction procurement’s role in placemaking

What you’ll learn

Procurement is a powerful lever for shaping the places where people live, work, and connect. This webinar explores how construction procurement can go beyond cost and delivery to support high-quality, inclusive, and sustainable placemaking. We’ll examine how procurement choices influence design, community outcomes, local economic impact, and long-term stewardship of places. Join us for practical insights on aligning procurement strategy with place-based objectives, engaging communities, and using contracts to deliver lasting social and environmental value.

This episode will be hosted in a chat show format where host Tom Snee will ask our expert panel a number of questions before we head into an interactive Q&A. Key topics:

• Defining placemaking in construction
• Procurement as a strategic tool
• Aligning procurement with place-based goals
• Delivering quality and value, not just price
• Community engagement and social value
• Q&A