Forecast for the Industry

The AEC industry is marked with a prevailing sense of positivity, with many respondents expressing confidence in the current business environment, especially larger and more tech-advanced firms. However, this optimism is slightly tempered by broader economic concerns and perennial challenges with technology and staffing. There is a growing collective concern about unpredictable disruptions, such as supply chain issues and natural disasters, which have become more prominent.

This shift in perspective underscores the importance of technology and forward-thinking strategies for resilience in the industry. Whether this promising outlook translates into reality will largely depend on how well firms can leverage their data and align their tech with the needs of tomorrow.