1. If I Was Working on Existing Buildings Today… Here’s the AI Tech Stack I’d Use

Most architects are overwhelmed by the sheer number of new tools hitting the market. (It’s literally my full-time job to keep up!) A single project workflow for existing buildings today could involve multiple apps working together. That’s why I’ve mapped out an example tech stack:

👉 Site Analysis → Model Creation → Model Collaboration → AI Rendering → Façade Design → Data Management → Carbon Calculations → Knowledge Management → Interoperability & Data Classification

The trick isn’t using every app, it’s knowing which combinations actually deliver value.

That’s where depth of knowledge matters:

1. I’ve built the world’s largest AEC software database (1,600+ tools).

2. I deliver Technology Strategies for Architects to map their ‘as is’ state.

3. I design custom workflows that save time, money, and headaches.

Here’s my recommended stack for existing buildings today:

1. Aino – AI location analytics for CRE, retail & architecture.

2. Bimify – Create and maintain digital building models.

3. Qonic – Next-gen BIM collaboration in the cloud.

4. Laiout – Lightning-fast AI floor planning.

5. Pelicad – Site context visualization with AI-powered 3D.

6. FenestraPro – Energy-efficient façade optimization.

7. Slate Technologies – AI assistant for smarter project delivery.

8. ZeroTool – Energy reduction baseline & target calculator.

9. ARKI – AI-powered knowledge system for construction projects.

10. BHoM (Buro Happold) – Sustainable code at scale.

11. Bimmatch – Context-aware product & spec data delivery.Your Next Step

Whether you want to:
✅ Streamline your practice and reduce license costs.
✅ See what’s possible with the latest tech stacks.
✅ Or have a tailored workflow built for your team…

You’ve got two options:
👉 Explore the database yourself: https://contechdatabase.softr.app/
👉 Want me to design your stack? Hit reply! E: [email protected] 

What’s the biggest bottleneck in your workflow right now?

2. The Fastest-Growing Career Path for Architects Isn’t Associate… It’s Product Management in ConTech

Most architects assume their career choices are limited:
👉 Stay in practice and wait years for an Associate title
👉 Move into project management and delivery

But there’s a third path emerging: Product Management in ConTech. Instead of designing one building at a time, you design the tools that shape how thousands of buildings get delivered. That’s why we created the FREE AEC-to-ConTech Playbook: How to Become a Product Manager.

Inside, you’ll discover:

🔑 Why architects & engineers are making the leap

🛠️ The core skills to develop (fast)

🗺️ A clear roadmap to move from practice → product

🧠 The mindset shifts top ConTech PMs share

Plus, 3 case studies from people who’ve already made the transition:

Ewelina Mita → Shaping AI tools at Tektome

Joseph Price → Product Growth Manager at Autodesk Forma

Tazeen Raza → Driving digital transformation at Glider Technology

What they had in common:
✅ Deep AEC workflow knowledge
✅ Curiosity about tech
✅ Transferable skills in problem-solving, collaboration & communication

What they gained:
- Impact at scale (beyond single projects)
- Global opportunities in fast-growing ConTech startups
- Career growth in product, AI & digital transformation

👉 Download the free Playbook here!

3. Bundles are the Future!

What if you could get two powerful design tools and one streamlined workflow, for 20% off? I’ve brought together two of the smartest early-stage design platforms into one exclusive bundle:

🦒 Giraffe Technology → Map, design, and analyse directly on real-world maps. Instantly see yield, area, and metrics as you sketch. Perfect for rapid feasibility studies.

🎨 Fenestra → Transform sketches and models into stunning, client-ready visuals in minutes with AI (including Nano Banana, the latest AI model).

Together they give you:
✅ Faster feasibility studies
✅ Real-time collaboration and metrics
✅ Beautiful visuals for client pitches
✅ A seamless workflow from idea → design → presentation

Think of it as: one tool to design smarter, one tool to tell the story beautifully.

🔥 Special Launch Offer: 20% OFF both tools!
£375.64/year (normally £469.92) / $506.78/year (normally $633.97)

Feedback on this idea is welcome! What would you like to see together?

👉 Grab the bundle here: https://addd.io/product/giraffe-and-fenestra-bundle/ 

Which bundle would you like to see next?

4. Access my ConTech Database

I have been collecting new software into a database which I have always wanted to enable access for architects, engineers and construction professionals to search and find the right solutions for them. I have now built front end for this and you can access this below! Access the World’s Largest AEC ConTech Software Database - ADDD

This structured database of 1,600+ AEC & ConTech solutions is searchable by:
🔎 Tag
🔎 Category
🔎 Keyword

Each entry includes:
✔️ Software name
✔️ Intro text
✔️ Website link
✔️ Careers page (if available)
✔️ Company logo and product images

Whether you’re an architect, AEC consultant, or startup, you can finally cut through the noise and find the tools that actually fit. It will save you so much time.

To charge or not to charge!

There is a fee to access this database but I am in two minds about this - due to the amount of data enclosed, making this open for free is tricky. However charging - even the small amount I am for this - has appeared to put people off. I would love your feedback on this!

Would you pay a small fee for a database like this, or should it stay free?

5. New Roles in ConTech roles shared each week

We have over 400 roles on the AEC Tech Jobs and this is updated every week. Here is the highlights from last week.

25 ConTech startups #hiring

25 ConTech startups #hiring. Add yourself if you are too.

1. Satori 

2. Chaos

3. Ediphi

4. Algoma

5. ANDRES Construction Services

6. Varicon

7. Agave

8. Monograph

9. CONSIGLI

10. AI Clearing

11. Boston Dynamics

12. Heatherwick Studio

13. Hovering Solutions

14. BidTracer/SalesTracer - by Specialty Software Group

15. MyArchitectAI

16. Datagrid AI

17. Trayd: Construction Payroll, HR, & Compliance

18. Adam

19. Part3

20. X, The Moonshot Factory

21. Emidat

22. Magic Leap

23. Treeconomy

24. Acelab

25. Autodesk

PS: We Build Brands in AEC Tech. You’re BUSY building the product. We’ll make sure the right people hear about it.

6. Release [AEC] is coming in November 2025!

If you’re curious about the bleeding edge of AEC + tech, mark your calendar: RELEASE [AEC] is the new event bringing together architects, engineers, builders, and tech innovators under one roof. release-aec.com

📆 When & Where

Date: November 17, 2025

Venue: Paris Pleyel Resort (for in-person attendance only)

Format: 9 AM – 10 PM of keynotes, demos, networking & workshops

🎯 What to Expect

Live demos from ~50 leading and emerging tech firms, showing tools you can put into practice today 

Five keynote sessions exploring how AI, digital tools, and future tech can boost both efficiency and creativity in AEC workflows

Deep dives and interactive workshops to get hands on with new methodologies and platforms

Networking, community building, and the Architizer A+ Awards celebration to close out the evening

👤 Why This Matters to You
RELEASE is built to accelerate adoption. The real value lies in discovering tools, workflows, strategies, and partnerships that can transform your practice right now. If you’re thinking about building a ConTech stack, shifting into product, or staying ahead of where AEC is going, this is a launchpad.

Register now (it’s free for AEC professionals) - https://www.release-aec.com/attend#register

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