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In this episode, industry leaders from RJC Engineering and OpenAsset explore how forward-thinking engineering firms can embrace artificial intelligence (AI) in a way that’s strategic, sustainable, and tailored to real business needs. From developing internal AI policies and establishing solid data management frameworks, to launching pilot projects that demonstrate measurable value, our guests break down the key steps firms can take to build trust and momentum across their teams. They share practical, field-tested insights on: - Governance and change management — ensuring innovation aligns with company culture and client expectations. - Data quality and product design — why clean, well-structured information fuels smarter, more efficient AI tools. - Workflow transformation — how automation and AI can streamline proposals, marketing, and operations, freeing staff to focus on creative, high-value work. This conversation also highlights how industry-specific tools are paving the way for agent-driven workflows that will reshape how engineering professionals collaborate, deliver projects, and drive business growth. Whether you’re an engineering leader, marketer, or tech innovator, this episode offers clear guidance on how to start your AI journey with confidence—and prepare your firm for the next wave of digital transformation.
Engineering Firms Are Now Data Firms - The AI Revolution

In this episode, industry leaders from RJC Engineering and OpenAsset explore how forward-thinking engineering firms can embrace artificial intelligence (AI) in a way that’s strategic, sustainable, and tailored to real business needs.

From developing internal AI policies and establishing solid data management frameworks, to launching pilot projects that demonstrate measurable value, our guests break down the key steps firms can take to build trust and momentum across their teams.

They share practical, field-tested insights on:

- Governance and change management — ensuring innovation aligns with company culture and client expectations.
- Data quality and product design — why clean, well-structured information fuels smarter, more efficient AI tools.
- Workflow transformation — how automation and AI can streamline proposals, marketing, and operations, freeing staff to focus on creative, high-value work.

This conversation also highlights how industry-specific tools are paving the way for agent-driven workflows that will reshape how engineering professionals collaborate, deliver projects, and drive business growth.

Whether you’re an engineering leader, marketer, or tech innovator, this episode offers clear guidance on how to start your AI journey with confidence—and prepare your firm for the next wave of digital transformation.

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Engineering Firms Are Now Data Firms - The AI Revolution

In this episode, industry leaders from RJC Engineering and OpenAsset explore how forward-thinking engineering firms can embrace artificial intelligence (AI) in a way that’s strategic, sustainable, and tailored to real business needs. From developing internal AI policies and establishing solid data management frameworks, to launching pilot projects that demonstrate measurable value, our guests break down the key steps firms can take to build trust and momentum across their teams. They share practical, field-tested insights on: - Governance and change management — ensuring innovation aligns with company culture and client expectations. - Data quality and product design — why clean, well-structured information fuels smarter, more efficient AI tools. - Workflow transformation — how automation and AI can streamline proposals, marketing, and operations, freeing staff to focus on creative, high-value work. This conversation also highlights how industry-specific tools are paving the way for agent-driven workflows that will reshape how engineering professionals collaborate, deliver projects, and drive business growth. Whether you’re an engineering leader, marketer, or tech innovator, this episode offers clear guidance on how to start your AI journey with confidence—and prepare your firm for the next wave of digital transformation.
From Curiosity to Impact: How AI Is Transforming Engineering Firms

In this episode, industry leaders from RJC Engineering and OpenAsset explore how forward-thinking engineering firms can embrace artificial intelligence (AI) in a way that’s strategic, sustainable, and tailored to real business needs.

From developing internal AI policies and establishing solid data management frameworks, to launching pilot projects that demonstrate measurable value, our guests break down the key steps firms can take to build trust and momentum across their teams.

They share practical, field-tested insights on:

- Governance and change management — ensuring innovation aligns with company culture and client expectations.
- Data quality and product design — why clean, well-structured information fuels smarter, more efficient AI tools.
- Workflow transformation — how automation and AI can streamline proposals, marketing, and operations, freeing staff to focus on creative, high-value work.

This conversation also highlights how industry-specific tools are paving the way for agent-driven workflows that will reshape how engineering professionals collaborate, deliver projects, and drive business growth.

Whether you’re an engineering leader, marketer, or tech innovator, this episode offers clear guidance on how to start your AI journey with confidence—and prepare your firm for the next wave of digital transformation.

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From Curiosity to Impact: How AI Is Transforming Engineering Firms

In this episode of Engineering Influence, ACEC’s Director of Workforce Development Molly Tuttle sits down with bestselling children’s author Andrea Beaty (The Questioneers: Rosie Revere, Engineer; Iggy Peck, Architect; Ada Twist, Scientist) to talk about getting more kids—especially girls—excited about STEM and how stories build confidence, curiosity, and resilience. Beaty shares how failure fuels learning, why K–3 is a crucial inflection point, and concrete ways engineering firms can partner locally (literacy programs, hands-on events, and mentorship) to make STEM fun and meaningful. She also previews her new Questioneers picture book, “Billie Jean Peat, Athlete,” and highlights the project/chapter books families and classrooms can use right away. What you’ll learn: How storytelling helps kids claim identities: “I am an engineer. I am a scientist.” Practical ideas for K–12 outreach that go beyond show-and-tell and into real community impact The power of curiosity, reading, and asking better questions Why early exposure widens the talent pipeline—and how internships & scholarships then keep it flowing Tips you can use when mentoring kids (ditch the jargon, invite ideas, celebrate iteration) Subscribe for more conversations on talent, technology, and policy in the A/E/C industry.
Introducing Children to STEM with Rosie Revere Author Andrea Beaty

In this episode of Engineering Influence, ACEC’s Director of Workforce Development Molly Tuttle sits down with bestselling children’s author Andrea Beaty (The Questioneers: Rosie Revere, Engineer; Iggy Peck, Architect; Ada Twist, Scientist) to talk about getting more kids—especially girls—excited about STEM and how stories build confidence, curiosity, and resilience.

Beaty shares how failure fuels learning, why K–3 is a crucial inflection point, and concrete ways engineering firms can partner locally (literacy programs, hands-on events, and mentorship) to make STEM fun and meaningful. She also previews her new Questioneers picture book, “Billie Jean Peat, Athlete,” and highlights the project/chapter books families and classrooms can use right away.

What you’ll learn

How storytelling helps kids claim identities: “I am an engineer. I am a scientist.”
Practical ideas for K–12 outreach that go beyond show-and-tell and into real community impact
The power of curiosity, reading, and asking better questions
Why early exposure widens the talent pipeline—and how internships & scholarships then keep it flowing
Tips you can use when mentoring kids (ditch the jargon, invite ideas, celebrate iteration)

Subscribe for more conversations on talent, technology, and policy in the A/E/C industry.

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Introducing Children to STEM with Rosie Revere Author Andrea Beaty

In this episode of the Engineering Influence Podcast, we’re joined by Eileen Canady, CMO of BST Global, to discuss the groundbreaking findings from the 2025 Global AEC AI & Data Insights Report. From AI adoption trends to workforce transformation, we explore how engineering firms are embracing AI, overcoming challenges, and reshaping the future of the industry. 🔹 Key Topics Covered: Why AI is set to transform the AEC industry within 5 years The readiness gap: firms’ belief vs. actual preparedness How leadership buy-in drives successful AI adoption The surprising role of firm size in AI readiness Workforce evolution: reskilling engineers and the rise of prompt engineering Predictive modeling and how AI is improving project outcomes The importance of data governance, security, and leadership roles in AI strategy. 📊 Download the full AI & Data Insights Report 2025: bstglobal.com/ai 🔹 Download more episodes of the Engineering Influence podcast at https://www.acec.org/resources/podcast/
Treat AI Like a Business Strategy to Boost Productivity #engineering #AI

In this episode of the Engineering Influence Podcast, we’re joined by Eileen Canady, CMO of BST Global, to discuss the groundbreaking findings from the 2025 Global AEC AI & Data Insights Report. From AI adoption trends to workforce transformation, we explore how engineering firms are embracing AI, overcoming challenges, and reshaping the future of the industry.

🔹 Key Topics Covered:
Why AI is set to transform the AEC industry within 5 years
The readiness gap: firms’ belief vs. actual preparedness
How leadership buy-in drives successful AI adoption The surprising role of firm size in AI readiness Workforce evolution: reskilling engineers and the rise of prompt engineering Predictive modeling and how AI is improving project outcomes The importance of data governance, security, and leadership roles in AI strategy.

đź“Š Download the full AI & Data Insights Report 2025: bstglobal.com/ai

🔹 Download more episodes of the Engineering Influence podcast at https://www.acec.org/resources/podcast/

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Treat AI Like a Business Strategy to Boost Productivity #engineering #AI

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Market Intelligence Updates

On this episode of the Engineering Influence Podcast, host Diana O’Lare sits down with Peter Nabhan to explore how artificial intelligence—particularly GPU-driven workloads—is reshaping the future of data center development. As AI adoption accelerates, demand for power is surging, fueling the rise of massive, campus-scale data center projects across the U.S. The conversation dives into the evolving strategies of hyperscalers and co-location providers, the growing strain on the electric grid, and the increasing role of on-site power generation. Diana and Peter also unpack the critical engineering challenges around cooling, water usage, and sustainability, while spotlighting the top U.S. markets seeing the most rapid growth. Finally, they tackle the big question facing the industry: Are we heading toward an oversupply of data centers—or is this simply the next major technology cycle transforming the built environment? Read the Market Intelligence Data Brief: https://www.acec.org/resource/special-edition-data-centers-market-intelligence-brief-fall-2025/
AI, Power & the Future of Data Centers

On this episode of the Engineering Influence Podcast, host Diana O’Lare sits down with Peter Nabhan to explore how artificial intelligence—particularly GPU-driven workloads—is reshaping the future of data center development. As AI adoption accelerates, demand for power is surging, fueling the rise of massive, campus-scale data center projects across the U.S.

The conversation dives into the evolving strategies of hyperscalers and co-location providers, the growing strain on the electric grid, and the increasing role of on-site power generation. Diana and Peter also unpack the critical engineering challenges around cooling, water usage, and sustainability, while spotlighting the top U.S. markets seeing the most rapid growth.

Finally, they tackle the big question facing the industry: Are we heading toward an oversupply of data centers—or is this simply the next major technology cycle transforming the built environment?

Read the Market Intelligence Data Brief: https://www.acec.org/resource/special-edition-data-centers-market-intelligence-brief-fall-2025/

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AI, Power & the Future of Data Centers

In this special Market Edge episode of ACEC’s Engineering Influence podcast, host Diana O’Lare is joined by GHD’s Victor Tirado, Americas Market Sector Lead for Maritime & Coastal, and Michael Vanderbeek, North American Maritime & Coastal Planning Lead, for a deep dive into the shifting dynamics of the global ports market. With decades of international experience, Victor and Michael unpack the trends driving change in port planning and design — from the growing role of ports as energy hubs in the global decarbonization effort to the adoption of alternative fuels. Looking ahead, they address the potential of artificial intelligence and automation, and the increasing importance of surrounding real estate — from cold storage to logistics facilities — in sustaining port competitiveness. The conversation also explores the evolving landscape of port financing, as public authorities hit debt capacity limits and increasingly rely on federal, state, and private sector partnerships to deliver billion-dollar projects. Victor and Michael share perspectives on the uncertainty created by tariffs and trade diversification, the pause in offshore wind development, and how ports are adapting to unpredictable market and policy shifts. Looking ahead, they address the potential of artificial intelligence and automation in the maritime space, the realities of labor and regulatory constraints, and the increasing importance of surrounding real estate — from cold storage to logistics facilities — in sustaining port competitiveness. This episode offers practical insights and forward-looking analysis for engineering firms navigating change in one of the world’s most vital and complex markets.
The Market Edge Podcast - The Port Report: Energy, Funding and Tariffs

In this special Market Edge episode of ACEC’s Engineering Influence podcast, host Diana O’Lare is joined by GHD’s Victor Tirado, Americas Market Sector Lead for Maritime & Coastal, and Michael Vanderbeek, North American Maritime & Coastal Planning Lead, for a deep dive into the shifting dynamics of the global ports market.

With decades of international experience, Victor and Michael unpack the trends driving change in port planning and design — from the growing role of ports as energy hubs in the global decarbonization effort to the adoption of alternative fuels. Looking ahead, they address the potential of artificial intelligence and automation, and the increasing importance of surrounding real estate — from cold storage to logistics facilities — in sustaining port competitiveness.

The conversation also explores the evolving landscape of port financing, as public authorities hit debt capacity limits and increasingly rely on federal, state, and private sector partnerships to deliver billion-dollar projects. Victor and Michael share perspectives on the uncertainty created by tariffs and trade diversification, the pause in offshore wind development, and how ports are adapting to unpredictable market and policy shifts.

Looking ahead, they address the potential of artificial intelligence and automation in the maritime space, the realities of labor and regulatory constraints, and the increasing importance of surrounding real estate — from cold storage to logistics facilities — in sustaining port competitiveness.

This episode offers practical insights and forward-looking analysis for engineering firms navigating change in one of the world’s most vital and complex markets.

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The Market Edge Podcast - The Port Report: Energy, Funding and Tariffs

NAWE President Carl Bentzel joins the Engineering Influence Podcast to explain the role of marine terminal operators, current trends shaping ports, and the policy challenges affecting trade and infrastructure. Topics include the impact of trade policy and tariffs, Chinese dominance in ship-to-shore cranes, import volume volatility, technology and space constraints at urban ports, rail connectivity and mergers, and the critical role engineers play in modernizing the waterfront.
Ports, Policy & Trade: Inside America's Maritime Industry

NAWE President Carl Bentzel joins the Engineering Influence Podcast to explain the role of marine terminal operators, current trends shaping ports, and the policy challenges affecting trade and infrastructure.

Topics include the impact of trade policy and tariffs, Chinese dominance in ship-to-shore cranes, import volume volatility, technology and space constraints at urban ports, rail connectivity and mergers, and the critical role engineers play in modernizing the waterfront.

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Ports, Policy & Trade: Inside America's Maritime Industry

Welcome to the Engineering Influence podcast, where we delve into the complexities and opportunities in today's economic landscape. Hosted by Diana O' Lare, Director of Market Intelligence for the American Council of Engineering Companies, this episode is part of our new series, The Market Edge. We are joined by Sarah Wolfe, a Senior Economist and Strategist at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management. With a wealth of experience and insights, Sarah discusses pivotal topics such as tariffs, inflation, immigration, and their impact on various sectors including construction and manufacturing. Gain an understanding of the possible recession implications and how firms can navigate these challenges. Dive in to explore the broader economic effects of current policies, potential positive catalysts like tax negotiations, and the global trade dynamics affecting engineering firms. Don't miss this insightful conversation aimed at empowering engineering businesses to adapt and grow in an ever-changing market.
Navigating Economic Turbulence with Sarah Wolfe

Welcome to the Engineering Influence podcast, where we delve into the complexities and opportunities in today's economic landscape. Hosted by Diana O' Lare, Director of Market Intelligence for the American Council of Engineering Companies, this episode is part of our new series, The Market Edge.

We are joined by Sarah Wolfe, a Senior Economist and Strategist at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management. With a wealth of experience and insights, Sarah discusses pivotal topics such as tariffs, inflation, immigration, and their impact on various sectors including construction and manufacturing. Gain an understanding of the possible recession implications and how firms can navigate these challenges.

Dive in to explore the broader economic effects of current policies, potential positive catalysts like tax negotiations, and the global trade dynamics affecting engineering firms. Don't miss this insightful conversation aimed at empowering engineering businesses to adapt and grow in an ever-changing market.

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Navigating Economic Turbulence with Sarah Wolfe

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