AI's AEC Impact: What's Happening TODAY!

In this video, Brian Sullivan, PE, shares why AI adoption in AEC firms often fails when leaders focus on tools instead of fixing their processes first. He explains how capacity thinking, better operating models, and workflow design are the real drivers of performance—not just adding more software. #AIinAEC #EngineeringLeadership #BusinessStrategy ***You can view the show notes for this video here ➡️ https://hubs.la/Q04cJkXj0 00:00 Preview 01:33 AEC PMConnect 01:55 Intro 02:30 Brian’s Journey from Engineer to Founder and Advisor 07:53 Where AEC Firms Get AI Adoption Wrong 11:44 Capacity Thinking vs. Traditional Headcount Planning 17:47 What an AI-Enabled Operating Model Looks Like in Practice 23:29 AEC PM Corporate Training 24:12 Aligning People, Process, and Technology for AI Success 26:46 Why Clean Operational Data Is Critical for AI Effectiveness 29:58 How Flexible Talent Strategies Drive Innovation 38:47 The Cultural Shifts Required for Intentional Innovation 41:20 The One Move to Strengthen Project Outcomes 43:39 Outro ⭐ Get AEC PM Certified ➜ Enroll now at https://hubs.la/Q04cSkJ70 ⭐ Don’t Miss Our In-Person AEC PM Connect Event ➜ Register now at https://hubs.la/Q04cSkJt0 ★ EMI TRAINING PROGRAMS ★ People Leadership Accelerator™ ➜ https://hubs.la/Q04cSlk30 Project Management Accelerator™ ➜ https://hubs.la/Q04cSljy0 ★ FREE ENGINEERING CAREER BOOSTER PODCASTS ★ ACTIVE PODCASTS The AEC Leadership Podcast ➜ https://hubs.la/Q04cSfzs0 AEC AI & Tech Strategy Podcast ➜ https://hubs.la/Q04cSfT70 The AEC Project Management Podcast ➜ https://hubs.la/Q04cSfzw0 The Civil Engineering Podcast ➜ https://hubs.la/Q04cSfTd0 The Civil Engineering CEO Show ➜ https://hubs.la/Q04cSfWm0 Blog ➜ https://hubs.la/Q04cSfWw0 PAST PODCASTS The Structural Engineering Channel Podcast ➜ https://hubs.la/Q04cSfWR0 The Geotechnical Engineering Podcast ➜ https://hubs.la/Q04cShDM0 The Engineering Quality Control Podcast ➜ https://hubs.la/Q04cShjJ0 Women in Engineering Podcast ➜ https://hubs.la/Q04cSj_-0 Engineering Management Lessons ➜ https://hubs.la/Q04cSkHN0 🕮 CAREER ENHANCEMENT BOOK FOR YOU 🕮 Engineer Your Own Success: 7 Key Elements to Creating an Extraordinary Engineering Career, Updated and Expanded 1st Edition https://hubs.la/Q04cSlkC0 Beyond PM Training: How to Build a Scalable AEC Project Management Ecosystem https://hubs.la/Q04cSm4Y0 ⚑ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL ⚑ https://hubs.la/Q04cSn1C0 Thanks for watching - we appreciate it and don't forget to Engineer Your Own Success! Anthony Fasano, PE, AEC PM, F. ASCE #EngineeringManagementInstitute