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INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
Inside The Team Disrupting The AEC Design Stack

Today we release our Deep Dive Documentary With Speckle.

Here are 10 things we learnt:

1. The Future of AEC Design: Breaking Free from Outdated Workflows

• Data-driven design workflows are becoming dominant

• Poor data exchange costs major time and money in large projects

• Design data needs to be accessible to non-specialists (clients, executives)

• File-based workflows are becoming obsolete; API-first approaches are the future

• In-house tech development often fails without long-term support structures

2. Technology Strategy for Construction: Focus on What Matters

• Focus on core competencies rather than building all tech in-house

• Consider data ownership and vendor lock-in when choosing solutions

• Build on existing platforms rather than recreating infrastructure

• Have a clear data strategy for the next 5-10 years

• Evaluate ROI based on time saved and error reduction, not just features

3. Transforming the AEC Industry with Seamless Collaboration

• Better data exchange can prevent costly mistakes (wrong structural plans, rework)

• Design data should flow seamlessly between different disciplines

• Automation can reduce manual checking and compliance verification

• Consider how AI will augment rather than replace existing workflows

• Focus on solving fundamental communication problems between teams

4. Building Products That Solve Real Problems in AEC

• Start with solving real user problems rather than theoretical solutions

• Focus on communication and connectivity rather than perfect interoperability

• Build infrastructure that others can build upon

• Maintain focus despite wide surface area of potential features

5. Meeting the Needs of Enterprise Clients in Construction Tech

• Security, compliance, and SSO are key enterprise requirements

• Data residency and hosting location matter for large projects

• Change management and user adoption need careful consideration

• Integration with existing tools and workflows is crucial

6. Building Teams That Thrive in the Fast-Paced AEC Space

• Hire people who enrich company culture

• In remote teams, invest in real-life moments and team building

• Define and communicate clear company values

• Balance technical and non-technical roles as the company grows

7. Implementation Strategies That Drive Success

• Start with technical early adopters within the organization

• Let users drive adoption through successful use cases

• Focus on specific workflows before expanding

• Build relationships with technology partners

8. Scaling Growth with Purpose and Precision

• Leverage internal champions and success stories

• Focus on solving specific pain points first

• Build partnerships with complementary solutions

• Expand gradually into adjacent workflows

9. Managing Risk in the Digital Transformation Journey

• Consider data security and compliance requirements early

• Evaluate vendor stability and long-term viability

• Plan for knowledge transfer and documentation

• Ensure solutions can scale with project size

10. Preparing for the Future of AEC Design and Collaboration

• Plan for increased automation and AI integration

• Consider how data will be used for analytics and insights

• Prepare for more collaborative and distributed workflows

• Build foundations for long-term digital transformation

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