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AEC Business

Aarni Heiskanen
Artificial Intelligence
Construction Industry
Construction
AEC
Data Management
Technology
Generative AI
Construction Management
Automation
Productivity
Digital Transformation
Cybersecurity
Data Governance
AI Agents
BIM
Sustainability
Buildots
Smythos
Modular Construction
AEC Industry

Construction innovation and technology

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AI strategist Sam Zolfagharian returns to explain the metric one top ENR engineering firm, Wade Trim, uses instead of ROI: RONI, the Risk of Not Investing. She argues that asking for AI's return after a year or two is the wrong test, and that firms n... more

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Dive into AI innovations in real estate with insights from Mark Sorsa-Leslie on connecting data and enhancing building maintenance.

Aarni talks with Niklas Lindgren, co-founder and CEO of Endra, the Stockholm MEP AI startup that just closed a $50 million Series A.

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Discover practical ways to implement AI in AEC through internal template libraries and risk management frameworks from a leading expert.

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Recent Guests

Sam Zolfagharian
AI strategist, keynote speaker and bestselling author
Independent/Various
Episode: RONI: What You Lose by Not Investing in AI – With Sam Zolfagharian
Mark Sorsa-Leslie
Founder and CEO of outa.ai
outa.ai
Episode: From Dark Data to Building Intelligence
Niklas Lindgren
Co-founder and CEO of Endra AI
Endra AI
Episode: Endra Rethinks MEP Design with AI
Adeline Chan Hoekming
CEO and co-founder of AAL Innovation
AAL Innovation
Episode: Beyond the Pilot: How AEC Firms Scale AI Adoption
Paul Indinger
Managing Director of Building Radar
Building Radar
Episode: AI Agents and the Future of Construction Sales
Victor Muchiri
From BuildVision, AI-powered platform for construction procurement, estimation and document management
BuildVision
Episode: How AI Turns Construction Documents Into Procurement Intelligence
Dave Wagner
Head of Product Marketing at Newforma
Newforma
Episode: AEC’s Single Source of Truth: Reality or Pipe Dream?
Carl Bejeth
Chief Product Officer at Newforma
Newforma
Episode: AEC’s Single Source of Truth: Reality or Pipe Dream?
Terry Jones
BIM Manager at CESO
CESO
Episode: AEC’s Single Source of Truth: Reality or Pipe Dream?

Hosts

Arne Heiskanen
Host with multiple episode appearances focusing on technology and interoperability in AECO.
Aarni Heiskanen
Co-host and moderator across multiple episodes, emphasizing industry trends and open collaboration.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 11 ratings
  • A pioneering AEC tech podcast

    The AEC Business podcast began in 2012, making it one of the earliest podcasts focused on innovation and technology in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) sector. Its consistent publishing record and focus on industry leaders and emerging tech have established it as a mainstay in the AEC podcasting landscape.

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    5
    Aarni H
    Finlanda year ago
  • Very informative podcast!

    I’ve been following AEC Business for a while and love how its podcast series are insightful and relevant to the market trends so that its audience could learn something new and have useful takeaways. Aarni does a fantastic job in moderating the conversation and content.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SM405
    United States2 years ago
  • Great AEC show

    Was trying to get some info about digital twins from the AEC perspective. This was a great podcast I found.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Portals4523
    United States6 years ago
  • Excellent show..

    The AEC Business podcast pushes the discussion on innovation in the AEC industry and leaves you wanting to learn more. Highly recommended.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Brittanie Campbell-Turner
    United States9 years ago

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The host(s) drive engaging conversations with industry leaders and startups, helping demystify complex tech topics.
Guests bring deep, practitioner-focused insights into how AI and data transform AECO workflows.
The show balances strategic trends with practical ROI examples from real-world deployments.
Listeners praise clear, actionable takeaways suitable for pitching projects or sponsorships.

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Endra Rethinks MEP Design with AI
Q: What's the near-term roadmap and how will the industry see the impact?
The next major milestone is the wide access launch of the electrical module on September 14, followed by phased releases in the UK and US; the episode emphasizes platform-wide adoption over adding more point solutions, aiming to accelerate AI-driven transformation across MEP design.
Endra Rethinks MEP Design with AI
Q: How does Endra change the designer's role in the project workflow?
Endra acts as a hub that handles complex computations and spatial reasoning while keeping the designer in the loop. Engineers can edit, override, and steer the AI output, ensuring high-value tasks are automated but human oversight remains central.
Endra Rethinks MEP Design with AI
Q: Why did you decide to build Endra outside of Revit initially, and how does the data model support future innovation?
We recognized that Revit's data model wasn't granular enough for automated, AI-driven design. So we created a separate, deeply structured data model and use AI to transform legacy data into this structure, enabling faster, more reliable design decisions and a platform where all components can interrelate.
Beyond the Pilot: How AEC Firms Scale AI Adoption
Q: What's the best way to engage with you and learn more about your work?
Interested parties can connect via LinkedIn using Adeline Chan Hoekming, search for Adeline Chan with AAL, and visit the podcast site to reach her broader network and website.
Beyond the Pilot: How AEC Firms Scale AI Adoption
Q: How can companies scale AI pilots into full adoption across portfolios?
Create a template library of successful AI workflows, promote cross-team discussions about results, and develop governance to balance risk and speed, enabling broader, safer deployment.

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What is AEC Business about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on technology-driven transformation in the AECO sector, with frequent deep-dives into AI-enabled building data, BIM standards, open-source tooling, and procurement-tech. Episodes routinely explore how data silos are being bridged, how AI can automate design and operations workflows, and how new platforms and standards are shaping interoperability across owners, contractors, and manufacturers. Noteworthy is the consistent emphasis on practical implementations—go-to-market roadmaps, governance, and real-world ROI—paired with a bias toward open ecosystems, hands-on field perspectives, and the human-in-the-loop nature of digital transformation. Listeners can expect actionable insights for adopting AI, integrating tools, and sca... more

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1. Sam Zolfagharian
2. Mark Sorsa-Leslie
3. Niklas Lindgren
4. Adeline Chan Hoekming
5. Paul Indinger
6. Victor Muchiri
7. Dave Wagner
8. Carl Bejeth

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