The Future of the AEC Industry

The architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry has undergone tremendous changes in the past few years and has faced many challenges. At Pelles.ai, we expect 2023 to be no different.

Here are our predictions for the leading trends you should watch for in the next years.

(1) The digital age of the AEC industry

The next few years will be about the implementation of existing technologies and the development of new ones. ConTech startups are leveraging AI, ML, LIDAR, digital twins, and many other technologies to improve transparency and collaboration between stakeholders, increase productivity and profitability, and automate tedious tasks. This change doesn't go unnoticed and the adoption and use of new technologies are higher than ever.

(2) Data is the new king

As management platforms and the collection of data become the new norm for the industry we witness more and more data-driven decision-making. Key challenges are collecting the relevant data in real time, analyzing it precisely, and making it accessible to conclude actionable insights.

(3) Building for a sustainable future

Considering sustainability in design, construction methods, and materials has become increasingly important - from just a handful of projects requiring planning for energy efficiency and lowering carbon emissions it turned into a common consideration for a very good reason. Green methods and buildings can cut water use by 40% and energy consumption by 30%.

Leveraging technology, making data-driven decisions, and considering sustainability are the key trends to watch for but are also major challenges in the industry. As 2023 unfolds we hope that those trends will go hand in hand and become driving forces for positive change.