2026 Annual Research Conference

RT-410 Evaluating the Implementation and Value of CII Best Practices

Presentation title: Implementation and Value of CII Best Practices

RT-410 showcases how CII Best Practices are being implemented across the industry and what they mean for project performance today. Learn how participating organizations are using benchmarking insights to strengthen decision-making and drive actionable improvements.
 

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RT-413 Guidelines for a Supplier Qualification Program

Presentation title: Beyond Financials, Insurance, and Safety: A Playbook for Qualifying Innovative and Collaborative Suppliers

RT-413 introduces a new approach to qualifying and engaging suppliers that goes beyond financials and insurance to unlock real expertise early in the project life cycle. By strengthening collaboration and innovation, the guidelines will help create a more resilient supply chain while reducing risk and improving performance across capital projects.
 

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RT-420 Implementation of CII BP for Small Projects

Presentation title: Rightsizing without Dilution -- Implementing CII Best Practices on Small and Low Complexity Projects 

RT-420’s Excel-based Toolkit allows firms to adapt the CII Best Practices to suit small and low complexity capital projects. Both owner and EPC project managers will be able to see increased levels of implementation given that the CII Best Practices can be custom fitted.
 

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RT-421 Advanced Planning Guide for Modularization

Presentation title: Modularization Planning Guide for Success

RT-421 delivers the missing link in modularization, elevating a proven best practice into consistent, high-performing results by addressing late decisions, poor integration, and misaligned planning. Building on the strategic insights of RT-396, RT-421 gives project teams a practical, no-nonsense roadmap for early alignment, smarter offsite execution, and real-world project success. They also present and provide a new, single implementation resource for planning modularization, consolidating prior CII research into a practical, integrated guide.
 

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RT-433 Advanced Project Controls for AWP

Presentation title: Bridging Advanced Work Packaging and Project Controls through Process Alignment

RT-433 connects Advanced Work Packaging with core project controls to improve oversight, predictability, and efficiency. By integrating CII’s Path of Construction into an actionable, integrated schedule, the RT findings will help teams move from theory to execution and reduce delays across capital projects.
 

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RT-434 Improving Safety in Crane Operations

Presentation title: Defining Roles and Responsibilities and Assessing Readiness for Safe Crane Operations

RT 434 Crane Operation Readiness Assessment (CORA) tool results establishes a clear, industry wide framework defining roles and responsibilities among owners, contractors, and crane operators. By eliminating ambiguity, they strengthen communication and safety compliance resulting in safer lifts, fewer incidents, and a stronger jobsite safety culture.
 

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RT-436 Pathways to Craft Workforce Success

Presentation title: Investing in Tomorrow’s Construction Craft force: Strategies That Inspire, Equip, and Elevate

RT-436 showcases what’s working to build skilled craft workforces across high performing construction organizations. Through real-world case studies from both CII member and nonmember companies, this research highlights practical strategies organizations are using to address today’s craft labor challenges and the measurable results they’re achieving.