Beyond the Blueprint | ICAC's first in-person conference

Jan 12-13, 2027

Atlanta, GA

Beyond the Blueprint: Advancing Excellence in Construction

In-Person Conference | Atlanta, GA | January 12 & 13, 2027

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For the first time ever, the Institute of Construction Advisors & Consultants is bringing our community together in person. Beyond the Blueprint is a first-of-its-kind gathering built for the professionals who advise, analyze, and advance the construction industry – project managers, schedulers, attorneys, accountants, and consultants of every discipline. This isn’t another conference where you sit through sessions written for someone else’s job. It’s a room full of people solving the same problems you are, across every specialty that touches a project.

And we’re not just talking. At Beyond the Blueprint, ICAC will unveil work on the data framework our members have been asking for — a shared foundation the industry has needed for years and hasn’t had until now. You’ll learn from peers who understand your challenges and make connections you can’t make on a video call. This is the event that sets the direction for what comes next. Register below for your opportunity to learn, grow, and drive change.

Who Should Attend

Project & Program Professionals
Project managers, program managers, schedulers, and project controls specialists responsible for keeping complex work on track.

Legal & Claims Professionals
Construction attorneys, claims consultants, and dispute resolution specialists navigating risk, contracts, and conflict.

Financial & Commercial Professionals
Construction accountants, cost consultants, auditors, construction auditors, quantity surveyors, and forensic analysts working the numbers behind the build.

Advisors & Consultants
Independent consultants, expert witnesses, and advisory firm leaders serving owners, contractors, and stakeholders across the industry.

Owners, Contractors & Industry Leaders
Anyone who engages advisors and consultants and wants to understand how to get more from those relationships.

Program Date / Timing

The construction conference in Atlanta will be held January 12 & 13, 2027.

January 12 (day 1) sessions will be from 8:30am-5pm ET.  Breakfast will be served starting at 7:45am, lunch will be provided around noon. 

January 13 (day 2) sessions will be from 8:30am-5pm ET. Breakfast will be served starting at 7:45am, lunch will be provided around noon. 

Venue

The conference will be held at the following:

10000 Avalon Blvd., Suite 600
Alpharetta, GA 30009

 

Nearest airport is Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport
Known as Atlanta (ATL)

Hotel Accommodations / Parking

Preferred Hotel

 

-This hotel is next door to the venue (less than 1 minute walk)

–ICAC negotiated a group discount on rooms.

Complementary parking is available in the adjacent building during the day for the conference. Specific Instructions will be provided closer to the event. We hope you enjoy the free parking!

Presenters

Agenda

Registration Fee

Register Now: Secure your spot and join us for many insightful sessions with our esteemed speakers for the construction conference in Atlanta. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and network with an industry experts, colleagues, and more!

Registration fee:

If before 9/30/2026: $750

After 9/30/2026: $850

Registration includes a souvenir ICAC branded item at the conference, breakfast, lunch and refreshments.

Refunds and Cancellations: Requests for refunds must be received in writing by October 1, 2026 and will be subject to a cancellation fee. No refunds will be granted after October 15, 2026.

Reserve your seat today

CPE Credit

This conference qualifies for Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits and is compliant with standards set forth by the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA). 

Participants in this conference are eligible to receive up to 16.0 Continuing Education Credits (CPE’s) to fulfill professional accreditation requirements. 

Prerequisites: None

Program Level: Basic

Advanced Preparation: None

All sessions will fall under: Specialized Knowledge

Prerequisites: General knowledge of construction project management and basic financial principles is recommended, but not required. 

Delivery method: Group Live

The Institute of Construction Advisors and Consultants is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org.

NEW: THE AI TRACK

Your firm is already using AI. Is your team ready?

Four hands-on sessions on fraud detection, workflow strategy, audit technology, and enterprise AI, built for construction and professional services teams who need real skills, not theory. 

5

AI SESSONS

2 Hours

HANDS-ON

16

CPE CREDITS

Sessions part of Beyond the Blueprint | Jan 12-13, 2027 | Atlanta, GA