Construction is big, but still broken. Outdated workflows, siloed teams, and labor shortages continue to drag down even the most ambitious projects.

Get a clear-eyed look at what needs to change and what’s already shifting. You’ll learn about the challenges practitioners face, and the technologies and mindsets that are driving the next era of construction.

Budget BlowoutsNearly half (45%) of AEC leaders said their projects typically exceed budgets by 11–20%, even with contingency plans in place.

Tech Adoption Is Stalled by Time, Not CostLeaders overwhelmingly said technology integration and adoption is their business’s top challenge.

Increased Demand, Complexity and UrgencyInfrastructure leads global demand, but outdated workflows and siloed teams continue to slow delivery across high-priority sectors.

From Buzzwords to BreakthroughsBy accelerating decision-making and improving outcomes, AI and automation are considered keys to safer, more efficient projects.

Collaboration is the CornerstoneCollaboration platforms were ranked the #1 most relied-on tool by CIOs, underscoring their critical role in keeping teams aligned on today’s complex, fast-moving projects.

Data that Delivers Beyond HandoverSmart building owners and managers know that centralized, accessible data drives better planning and more efficient building operations.