NAHB | IBS 2026 Education Recording: Collaboration Over Chaos: The Power of Unified Pre-Construction

Say goodbye to siloed planning and costly missteps as this session reveals how unified, front-end collaboration can turn pre-construction chaos into coordinated success. Discover how early stakeholder engagement, aligned expectations and shared decision-making reduce delays and rework, save time and money and build trust across the board. Leave with strategies to improve communication, minimize conflict and lay a rock-solid foundation for on-time, on-budget project execution.

Exclusively for NAHB Members & Credential Holders: Free registration for members after login. If you have not set up your NAHB account, please visit: www.nahb.org/register or call 202.266.8313.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the critical role of early-stage collaboration in ensuring a seamless and efficient construction process.
  • Identify and implement key strategies and tools, such as integrated planning to promote effective stakeholder engagement during pre-construction.
  • Recognize the benefits of a pre-construction approach, reduced risks, cost savings and improved project quality.

Morgan Molitor

Morgan Molitor (Moderator)

Founder/Creative Director

construction2style

Morgan Molitor is the force behind several powerhouse brands reshaping the home and construction industry — construction2style, Contractor Coalition Summit, BuildHer Retreat, and Neon Lion Media. As Co-Founder of construction2style, she and her husband Jamie run a Minnesota-based design + build firm known for blending craftsmanship, creativity, and storytelling. Together, they help families curate homes that reflect who they are and light up their daily lives. Through Contractor Coalition Summit, Morgan helps bring together builders, designers, and trades from across the country to share real, actionable strategies for profitability, leadership, and growth. With BuildHer Retreat, she co-leads an international experience designed for women in construction- empowering confidence, connection, and community. At Neon Lion Media, Morgan merges her love for storytelling and strategy, helping contractors and brands grow through digital marketing, partnerships, and purposeful content creation. A wife, mom of three, and creative at heart, Morgan is known for her transparency and her mission to build both better homes and better humans. Her work continues to inspire others to lead with creativity, integrity, and heart.

Joe Braun

Joe Braun

President/Co-Founder

Style & Structure

Joe Braun has been building homes for his clients for over 40 years. After graduating high school, Joe worked on framing crews in order to pursue his goals. He then worked his way into managerial positions by learning and mastering every step of the homebuilding process. Now, with many projects in full swing, Joe is living his dream. He is thrilled to continue to meet new people and see his hard work pay off. Joe oversees the builds for his clients at Style & Structure and loves being able to help bring dream homes to life, whether it is starting from the ground up or a remodel in a client’s current home. As much as he loves building homes, Joe’s absolute favorite part of the industry is getting to know his clients. He is deliberate, transparent, and ready to serve, and Joe builds relationships while building homes. Maintaining his relationships with his clients is important to Joe. He wants each of his clients’ voices to be heard, and he makes sure they are. Joe has intentionally stayed in touch with many of his previous clients. He understands that each client has their own questions or concerns, and he is quick to help find solutions and answers.

Katie Kath

Katie Kath

Partner/Creative Director

Jkath Design Build & Reinvent

Katie Kath is the co-owner and creative force behind Jkath Design Build + Reinvent, a Minneapolis-based firm known for its bespoke interiors and custom cabinetry. An entrepreneur at heart, Katie launched her career by opening a successful restaurant and event venue shortly after earning her business degree. After several years of growth, she sold the business and joined her partner’s design-build firm, merging her business acumen with a long-standing passion for interior design. Since then, Katie has helped shape Jkath into one of the Midwest’s leading residential firms, celebrated for its timeless aesthetic, meticulous craftsmanship, and robust social media presence. By leveraging their in-house custom cabinet shop, Katie and her team have carved out a distinctive niche in high-end renovations and custom interiors, expanding their services nationally while staying rooted in their tagline, "Live In the Details." Beyond her design work, Katie is committed to empowering women in business. She is a facilitator with The Business Women’s Circle, a Twin Cities-based organization that supports women entrepreneurs through connection, collaboration, and community-building. A seasoned speaker and storyteller, Katie brings both creative insight and real-world strategy to every stage she steps on, inspiring others to pursue growth, creativity, and leadership with confidence.

Danielle Yegge

Danielle Yegge

Owner/CEO

Style & Structure

Danielle Yegge is the powerhouse co-founder behind Style & Structure, a custom home building company that’s redefining what construction looks like — in every sense of the word. As a proud female owner in a traditionally male-dominated industry, Danielle is paving the way for more women to step confidently into the world of construction, design, and leadership. Her journey began back in 2010, diving into investment properties, renovation projects, and real estate. She continued her career with years as a top New Home Sales specialist, Danielle didn’t just learn the industry, she mastered it. Now, as the visionary leader of Style & Structure, she channels her entrepreneurial energy into challenging the status quo. Danielle has a knack for looking at any process, whether in business, design, or construction and asking, "How can this be better?” That mindset is at the heart of Style & Structure’s rapid success. From innovative project processes to creative marketing and a fresh approach to hiring, Danielle’s leadership has helped the company nearly double in size every year, earning multiple industry awards along the way. But beyond the growth and accolades, what Danielle values most is her team, a close-knit, fun-loving crew that feels more like family, and their amazing clients, who not only love their homes but also enjoy the journey of building them. Because at Style & Structure, it’s not just about the house; it’s about creating a space (and a process) people genuinely love.

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IBS 2026 Education On-Demand
Recorded 02/18/2026  |  60 minutes
Recorded 02/18/2026  |  60 minutes
Certificate of Completion (258690)
1.00 Continuing Education credit  |  Certificate available
1.00 Continuing Education credit  |  Certificate available