In the $800 billion nonresidential construction industry, it is the nation's largest design and construction firms—the AEC Giants—that are pushing innovation. Accelerate AEC is an online forum for showcasing the best ideas from the AEC Giants.
This free 17-page PDF report includes the complete findings from BD+C's survey of the nation's largest architecture, engineering, and construction firms.
Architect Carlos Cardoso demonstrates Beyer Blinder Belle's proprietary software tool for sharing project information in real time with all parties (think: BIM meets Google doc).
By: Carlos J. Cardoso, AIA, Partner, Beyer Blinder Belle
Design technology whiz Dane Stokes discusses how his firm is using computational design tools to refine its design process, optimize building performance, and enhance client collaboration.
By: Dane Stokes, Design Technology Specialist, ZGF Architects
What happens to the design process when computers can deliver information that is accurate, instant, and supports design that is 'provable' to be the best?
AEC tech consultant Nathan Miller talks about how design and construction firms can move toward agile, digital solutions that capitalize on near-term innovation.
By: Nathan Miller, Founder and CEO, Proving Ground
With new technologies and work processes appearing nearly every week, how can practitioners be expected to stay on top and thrive? In a word, Superusers: those who provide 20% of the effort but achieve 80% of the results.
By: Randy Deutsch, AIA, LEED AP, Associate Director for Graduate Studies, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
