Cook County property taxes rose 182% over 30 years, surpassing inflation and wage growth, threatening real estate affordability and increasing costs for AECM professionals.
Read Full Story →Cook County property taxes rose 182% over 30 years, surpassing inflation and wage growth, threatening real estate affordability and increasing costs for AECM professionals.
Sun Life acquired full ownership of BGO and Crescent Capital Group, investing over $1.7 billion and merging BGO with Bell Partners. This expands its real estate and credit platform, offering AECM professionals broader project and financing opportunities.
AEC Business published its 2026 list of leading construction robotics and 3D-printing firms, highlighting key players driving automation and additive manufacturing in construction. This resource aids AECM professionals in adopting innovative technologies to improve project efficiency and precision.
Construction firms are adopting deconstruction to recover materials and reduce waste, making circularity commercially viable. This trend impacts project planning, cost management, and supply chains in AECM sectors.
Generic AI tools fall short in construction tendering, requiring specialized intelligence to improve bid accuracy and reliability. Tailored AI solutions enhance decision-making and reduce errors, benefiting project outcomes and competitiveness.
AEC 2026 conference stressed AI's strategic role in transforming AEC business models, highlighting adoption challenges and the need for organizational mindset shifts. Industry leaders urge AECM professionals to align AI initiatives with business goals to maximize operational benefits and competitive
AI consultant Kevin McCraney applied human-in-the-loop systems to improve fish counting at hydroelectric dams. This innovation enhances environmental monitoring, crucial for dam operations and compliance. The project exemplifies digital transformation in environmental data management with AI-human c
Sunderland aims to become a UK leader in digital inclusion by 2035, focusing on skills, confidence, and affordability to combat digital exclusion linked to social inequality. This strategy impacts AECM projects by increasing demand for inclusive digital infrastructure and community engagement.
The MTA launched a faster, more accurate in-house app for NYC transit riders, signaling a shift to internal digital development with operational and project impacts for AECM professionals.
