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AEC Business

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

Construction innovation and technology

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes222Founded13 years ago
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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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Maarten Vroegindeweij, founder of the OpenAEC Foundation, makes the case that AI will not kill open source AEC software but help it win.

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Recent Guests

Adeline Chan Hoekming
CEO and co-founder of AAL Innovation
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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
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Episode: How AI Turns Construction Documents Into Procurement Intelligence
Dave Wagner
Head of Product Marketing at Newforma
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Episode: AEC’s Single Source of Truth: Reality or Pipe Dream?
Carl Bejeth
Chief Product Officer at Newforma
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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?
Aleksi Heinonen
Operations management consultant in construction and a recognized name in the lean community
Independent consultant, Finland
Episode: Re-Engineering Construction Flow with Takt
Marzia Bolpagni
Co-author of The BIM Handbook fourth edition, head of BIM International, associate director at MACE
MACE
Episode: The BIM Handbook: What’s New and What’s Next
Eric Helitzer
Founder and CEO of SubBase
SubBase
Episode: Reinventing Construction Procurement with SubBase

Host

Arne Heiskanen
Host of AEC Business / Host of the podcast

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.

    Apple Podcasts
    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

Listeners Say

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Great for digital twin and procurement discussions in AECO.
Airtight moderation and relevant, actionable takeaways from industry leaders.
A pioneering AEC tech podcast that shaped the conversation since 2012 and stays ahead of market trends.
Consistently pushes the envelope on innovation in construction tech.

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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.
Beyond the Pilot: How AEC Firms Scale AI Adoption
Q: What does AI ROI look like in real projects, and can you share examples from your clients?
A Shanghai partner achieved a dramatic ROI by reducing 80% of man-hours for an auto-generated BIM model, with measurable financial outcomes and scalable workflows that can be repurposed across similar projects.
AI Agents and the Future of Construction Sales
Q: So what is your service as it is today?
Paul explains Building Radar's evolution: from pure data collection (1.0) to a platform that integrates data, CRM processes, and enablement tools (2.0), and now to AI-enabled agents that understand customer context, train on product catalogs, and automate tailored outreach while fitting into existing CRM workflows.
OpenSpace and the Visual Intelligence Revolution with Jeevan Kalanithi
Q: How does AI auto-location work and why is it important indoors?
AI auto-location uses the massive image dataset to pin 360 images to the floor plan and, with smartphones, provides real-time indoor location suggestions during field walks, saving time and improving accuracy for QA/QC and safety tasks.

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

A tech-forward show focused on the intersection of construction, AI, BIM, and data-enabled workflows. Episodes frequently explore how AI, IoT, and centralized data environments are transforming procurement, project information management, and field execution. Guests tend to be leaders and practitioners from AECO tech companies, startups, and corporate innovation units, offering practical insights into platform ecosystems, standardization, and how digital tools drive productivity, safety, and interoperability. The show often emphasizes real-world adoption challenges, governance, and the business impact of new technologies, making it valuable for buyers, researchers, and practitioners looking for trends and actionable takeaways. Noteworthy el... more

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