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Although the AEC industry is one of the oldest on Earth, really dating back to when humans started living in non-natural structures, it is still evolving with the rest of society. The last couple of decades in particular have been periods of extreme change in the industry as they’ve looked to address inefficiencies that had plagued the sector for decades. At Geo Week News, we cover many of the advancements bringing this industry forward, and today we have another edition of looking at stories exemplifying this phenomenon from other sources around the internet. This time, we highlight stories looking at the use of different technologies for the AEC sector, trends to watch for in 2025, and advice for implementing new technologies.
Find links to the full articles below.
Andrew G. Roe | Engineering.com
Those who are deep within the geospatial industry at this point don’t think much about technologies like lidar, photogrammetry, and GNSS. These are common tools that are simply part of the day-to-day for projects. However, for those in the AEC sector, there may not be as much familiarity and it can be difficult to parse the differences between these tools and which makes more sense for a specific workflow. This article aims to provide that education, looking at why each tool is valuable and when distinct options might make more sense than others.
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Laura Black | Connected World
With the calendar having just turned over to 2025, this is the time for reflection upon the year that was, and what we can expect in the coming year. That’s exactly the topic of this blog from Laura Black, who takes some time to reflect on some of the biggest takeaways from last year and how they can be related to goals in 2025. Some of the topics touched on in this article include the conditions of the AEC market today, issues around the workforce across the sector, and of course, artificial intelligence.
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Matthew Thibault | Construction Dive
It’s one thing to tell AEC firms that they need to implement more technology to get over some of the biggest problems plaguing the sector. This is undeniable, but it’s not as simple as flipping a switch. There are numerous options for tools that can be implemented, not to mention different speeds at which adoption can take place. This article talks with experts from DPR Construction who talk about some of their most-used tools, and how they think about implementing these technologies.
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Matt Collins is a Content Specialist at Geo Week. Prior to joining Diversified Communications, Matt covered the world of baseball and other sports for over a decade. When not writing he enjoys learning about new developments in the world of technology, spending time outdoors, and reading.