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AEC Technology Outlook 2026: How AEC Firms Are Building Smarter

AI adoption and digital transformation in AEC is accelerating – but unevenly. This is your chance to see how top AEC firms are tackling their biggest challenges in 2026, and where the real opportunities lie.

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On the brink of the AI era

Discover the current state of digitalisation in construction and explore trends driving smarter, more profitable building.

84%

of firms will boost tech spending in 2026, signalling digital momentum

1 in 2

still require paper for critical workflows

89%

aren't fully digital across all project phases

500+

hours reclaimed on critical tasks by nearly half of AI early adopters / saved per project by 68% of firms using AI

Your guide to the projects of tomorrow

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Cut through the hype

See where AI and digital tools are actually improving outcomes

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Prepare for what’s next

Explore the latest trends and identify strategies for overcoming skills gaps

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Benchmark your firm

See how your peers compare adoption-wise across regions and maturity levels

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Digital transformation isn’t about piling on new tools; it’s about removing friction and making technology usable, valuable and real.

 Bluebeam CEO Usman Shuja

Usman Shuja
CEO
Bluebeam

$50,000 in savings may sound impressive, but the real value comes from preventing errors, which is worth 10 times that amount.

 Bluebeam Head of Government Affairs Parth Tikiwala

Parth Tikiwala
Head of Government Affairs
Bluebeam

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