On Demand Webinar: Panel Discussion: Federal Funding in Flux: Lessons Learned and New Strategies for Lab Projects
Register for this free webinar from Lab Design to get up to speed on the latest changes shaping lab construction and renovation. A panel of experts will discuss how recent shifts in federal funding and economic conditions over the past quarter are impacting project timelines, budgets, and long-term planning. Learn what’s changed since our last discussion—and gain updated strategies to help your team stay agile, identify new funding opportunities, and keep projects moving forward in today’s evolving financial landscape.
Original air date:
Thursday, August 14, 2025
1:00pm ET
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Continued uncertainty around federal funding has further complicated lab construction and renovation projects nationwide. In this panel discussion, experts in lab planning, design, and construction will revisit how funding volatility is influencing active and upcoming projects—and share lessons learned in the months since. Panelists will highlight how institutions are adapting to new constraints, rethinking project scopes, and exploring innovative funding models. Whether you're in early planning or mid-construction, this session will equip you with up-to-date insights to help manage risk and sustain momentum.
Lab Design is an AIA CES approved education provider
Learning objectives:
Review key lessons learned since May 2025 regarding the impact of federal funding challenges on lab construction and renovation projects.
Explore new approaches institutions and firms are using to re-evaluate scope, prioritize investments, and phase construction under financial pressure.
Identify evolving trends in federal funding policy and what they may signal for lab infrastructure planning in 2026 and beyond.
Apply emerging strategies for mitigating disruption—including adaptive budgeting, design flexibility, and alternative financing—to current and future lab projects.
This course is approved by AIA CES for 1 LU
Speakers
Rainey Hufstetler
Senior Associate Architect
Ayers Saint Gross
Ken Mohr, Assoc. AIA
President
HERA Laboratory Planners
Jeff Zynda
Science and Technology Regional Practice Leader, Principal
Perkins&Will
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