Although the AEC industry is one of the oldest on Earth, really dating back to when humans started living in non-natural structures, it is still evolving with the rest of society. The last couple of decades in particular have been periods of extreme change in the industry as they’ve looked to address inefficiencies that had plagued the sector for decades. At Geo Week News, we cover many of the advancements bringing this industry forward, and today we have another edition of looking at stories exemplifying this phenomenon from other sources around the internet. This time, we highlight a trio of articles all looking at trends for the industry for 2025 and beyond.
Find links to the full articles below.
7 Insights on the Current & Future State of Construction
Brian Nuzio | Construction Business Owner
We start off with some perspective about the state of the construction industry from the point of view from an American civil contractor firm, Amici Engineering Contractors. The interview highlights a number of different points around the industry, including a status check of where the industry is today, some of the economic factors impacting the industry, keys to building a strong workforce, and much more.
Top Tech Trend to Watch for 2025
Peggy Smedley | Connected World
Today, there is no shortage of technology being used within the AEC industry, with different firms moving at different paces of adoption. Because of that, you will get different answers about the most important tools of today when you ask those within the industry. For this article, they focus on a trend that isn’t always the first thought when we talk about technology in the industry – cybersecurity. They explain what firms need to do to stay on top of any potential security issues, and to what risks they could be opening themselves up.
The Top Trends for the AEC/O Industry in 2025
Nemetshek Group
The Nemetshek Group is one of the most influential companies in the AEC/O space, with a bevy of software offerings being used throughout the industry. So, there are few companies in a better position to talk about trends to watch out for. In this article, they highlight some of their biggest focuses, including digital twins, AI, sustainability, and more.
