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 stories looking at the emergence of Kansas City as a hub for AEC, the ways technology has been proven to solve problems in the construction industry, and tips for piloting new technology in the space.
Find links to the full articles below.
Kansas City Taking The AEC Game Higher
Jeffrey Steele | Forbes
The AEC industry is, of course, everywhere. Every place throughout the United States needs infrastructure and built environments to live, and the AEC industry is what makes those both exist and function. This article, however, looks at Kansas City, Missouri and its emergence as a leading city in the sector. Steele looks at some of the statistics that back up this claim, and how mining local talent has been a driving factor behind this emergence.
How Technology Solves Today’s Construction Conundrums
Peggy Smedley | Construction World
The construction industry is rife with pain points and problems whose solutions can often be in direct opposition, at least on the surface. From workforce issues to sustainability goals to increasingly complex projects with higher demand, there are a lot of problems for firms to solve. In this article, Smedley looks at some of these specific problems and how new technology hitting the sector can work to solve these issues.
The do’s and don’ts of running a tech pilot
Matthew Thibault | Construction Dive
It’s one thing to tell the AEC industry that they need to start more emphatically embracing new technology – something they have long had the reputation for not wanting to do – but the actual processes for doing this are a different story. That’s what this article aims to fix, with Thibault running through some important do’s and don’ts around piloting new technologies for a construction firm.
