The UK government’s £15bn Warm Homes Plan aims to retrofit five million homes by 2030, emphasizing integrated approaches to funding, tenant engagement, and supply chain management for contractors and housing providers.
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.
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
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.
A KPMG survey shows US manufacturers increasingly pass tariff costs to customers, causing price hikes and declining foreign sales, impacting AECM project costs and supply chains.
SAOTA's Villa Lyla, a 1,203 m² luxury residence in Nassau, Bahamas, targets 2025 completion with innovative tropical design. The project demands advanced construction techniques and precise project management, offering opportunities for manufacturers supplying specialized materials.
