This article by Mark Villari, National Director of Wide Format for Flex Technology Group, discusses why traditional printing still matters in our digital-first era, the breakthroughs in print technology, the advantages of bringing print capabilities in-house, and how to decide if it is a smart move. URL: https://www.aecbytes.com/viewpoint/2025/issue_125.html

Engineering firms are expected to deliver high-quality technical reports to clients, but while also battling time-consuming, inefficient internal processes. This article by Kelly L. Stratton, the founder and president of Quire, discusses how AI can address this paradox. Rather than throwing more people at the problem, the solution lies in transforming how engineering knowledge is accessed and reused. AI-powered platforms, …

With shrinking project timelines, growing regulatory complexity, and pressure to reduce embodied and operational carbon, the fragmented workflows created by using the current patchwork of siloed tools in AEC are a barrier to both efficiency and performance. This article by Nathan Kegel, Vice President of IES, shows how whole-building platforms address this fragmentation by providing an integrated environment where multiple …

The AEC/O industry stands on the cusp of a transformative era, driven by the rapid evolution of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Beyond the familiar applications of smart assistants, the emergence of large foundation models is unlocking unprecedented capabilities. Imagine AI not just generating designs, but understanding complex project requirements, reasoning through intricate structural challenges, and even anticipating the emotional needs of …

The goal of this book is to provide a general understanding of the engineering principles that govern the seven infrastructure systems that power modern society: water, wastewater, transport, electricity, gas, solid waste, and telecommunication. The focus is on the planning and operation of specific infrastructure, whether physical (e.g., water conduits) or an offered service (e.g., public transport). Along the way, …

As the architecture, engineering, and construction industry undergoes significant transformation, innovation has become not just a buzzword but an increasingly critical factor. Being “innovative” can no longer be merely a talking point; it’s a necessity to succeed in the market. This article by KP Reddy, Founder and CEO of Shadow Ventures affirms that every AEC firm has the potential to …

By enabling predictive maintenance, enhancing decision-making, and ensuring operational efficiency, digital twins are not just tools — they are processes that support sustainable, data-driven facility management. This article by Kristijan Vilibić explores how digital twins revolutionize asset management, their lifecycle applications, practical use cases, and the challenges and opportunities in their adoption. URL: https://www.aecbytes.com/viewpoint/2024/issue_119.html

The Olympic Games aren’t just a collection of the greatest athletes on earth. They are a building, construction, and infrastructure undertaking of massive scale and expense. Before the games begin, countries and cities embark on a multibillion-dollar endeavor to ensure that buildings are erected, transportation networks expanded, and public services scaled up to meet the demand of millions of visitors. …

This Viewpoint article by Sharnette Tucker, program manager at HNTB and a leader in PWC’s Professional Development Advisory Council, discusses the many advantages and ways to incorporate AI and predictive data analytics in the construction industry. She also explores several innovations in AI robotics that have significantly improved the safety and efficiency of various construction processes, the use of AI …

Hosting the Olympics Games is expensive and challenging, especially when it comes to stadiums and infrastructure. Until recently, host cities did not have access to the sort of technology that can enable organizers to build and plan stadiums with costs, sustainability, and legacy in mind. But with the 2024 Paris Olympics, that is no longer the case. In this article, …