Yesterday I discovered something new about AI adoption in architecture…

It’s not just about the software you choose , it’s about the technology that underpins it.

Delighted to be invited to the Creative AEC Innovators Circle event at Battersea Power Station, the conversations on AI, sustainability, and collaboration made one thing clear: 

Many practices are starting to experiment with AI tools, but few have the foundational technology strategy needed to support adoption at scale.

Here are some of the key insights:

How is AI transforming the future of the AEC industry?
Andrew Victory and Sam Gregson from Mott MacDonald shared how AI has made creating software much faster and more accessible than even five years ago , but also highlighted the need to prepare underlying systems to fully benefit from it.

How is sustainability redefining design practice?
James Blood, Marcus Madden-Smith, and Philippa Birch-Wood stressed that regulations will continue to tighten, and firms need to adopt strategies early , while also meeting clients where they are to bring them along on the journey.

What does an effective collaboration strategy look like in AEC?
Nadeem Mir and Simon Johns discussed the challenges large, geographically distributed practices face , and Nadeem remarked that he’d never seen an industry so poorly served by a single dominant software vendor.

The One Business Advantage
James Delaney outlined Creative’s vision and shared that by 2028, 85% of enterprises will have adopted a cloud-first principle , underlining the urgency of rethinking technology strategy now.

Whether it’s infrastructure, workflows, or governance , over the next five years your blueprint for technology will matter as much as the tools themselves.

That’s why I’m focusing on helping practices craft Technology Blueprints: clear, actionable strategies that align software, hardware, infrastructure, workflows, and skills with business goals. I have a 6 week programme which I will be launching soon.

And of course, the London skyline from Lift 109 was a perfect reminder to always look at the bigger picture.

If you’re thinking about your own roadmap for AI and innovation, I’d love to hear what’s working , and what’s holding you back. Let’s connect.

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If you’re a ConTech start up entering the AEC market and need traction fast, our Go-To-Market Sprint is designed for you.

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