The Profitable Project: Budgeting & Pricing for Design + Construction

To thrive in design-build, you need two things: solid finances and strong builder relationships, but both can feel like a mystery. How do you price for profit, control budgets, and attract top builders to your team?

Join LuAnn Nigara and an expert panel of builders and designers, Brad Levitt (AFT Construction), Jenny Slingerland (Black Ink Interiors), and Kelly Finley (Joy Street Design), for an unfiltered conversation on the financial and strategic side of the design-build business.

You’ll walk away knowing:

✅ The real reason projects go over budget—and how to stop it before it starts

✅ Pricing strategies that protect your profit and keep your clients happy

✅ How to handle mid-project changes without eating the cost yourself

✅ The words, phrases, and confidence you need to get clients to respect your fees

✅ What builders look for when choosing an interior designer to collaborate with

✅ How to position yourself as a must-have partner on high-end construction projects

If you’ve ever wondered why some designers land the best builder partnerships while others struggle to get a foot in the door, this panel will give you the inside scoop. The right relationships can transform your business, if you know how to build them.