Why Most AEC Firms Aren’t Ready for AI

In this video, Ron Smiley, PE, RCDD, CEM, CTS-D and Alex Ryan explain why most AEC firms aren't as AI-ready as they think they are. They share the biggest reasons AI initiatives stall, why data and process foundations matter more than the latest tools, and what firms need to address before they can unlock real value from AI. If you're evaluating AI for your organization, this conversation offers practical insights on how to move beyond pilot projects and build a foundation for long-term success. #aiinaec #digitaltransformation #engineeringleadership 00:00 Preview 00:42 Intro 01:53 AEC PM Connect 02:50 Ron and Alex’s Journey into AI and Technology Leadership in AEC 07:10 What AI Readiness Really Looks Like for AEC Firms 10:06 AEC PM Corporate Training 10:32 How to Separate AI Value from Industry Hype 13:33 Why AI Initiatives Stall or Fail 16:59 Leading Teams Through Technology and Process Change 25:00 The Gap Between AI Hype and Real Business Value 28:37 What’s Missing in AEC Technology Leadership Today 32:11 Building Teams and Leadership for Successful AI Adoption 36:51 Outro ***You can view the show notes for this video here ➡️ https://hubs.la/Q04nlQX10 ⭐ Get AEC PM Certified ➜ Enroll now at https://hubs.la/Q04g3f-80 ⭐ Don’t Miss Our In-Person AEC PM Connect Event ➜ Register now at https://hubs.la/Q04g3f-W0 ★ EMI TRAINING PROGRAMS ★ People Leadership Accelerator™ ➜ https://hubs.la/Q04g3g5J0 Project Management Accelerator™ ➜ https://hubs.la/Q04g3g650 ★ FREE ENGINEERING CAREER BOOSTER PODCASTS ★ ACTIVE PODCASTS The AEC Leadership Podcast ➜ https://hubs.la/Q04g3dn60 The AEC Project Management Podcast ➜ https://hubs.la/Q04g3dpV0 AEC AI & Tech Strategy Podcast ➜ https://hubs.la/Q04g3dns0 The Civil Engineering Podcast ➜ https://hubs.la/Q04g3dDm0 The Civil Engineering CEO Show ➜ https://hubs.la/Q04g3dDT0 Blog ➜ https://hubs.la/Q04g3dGF0 PAST PODCASTS The Structural Engineering Channel Podcast ➜ https://hubs.la/Q04g3fB30 The Geotechnical Engineering Podcast ➜ https://hubs.la/Q04g3fHn0 The Engineering Quality Control Podcast ➜ https://hubs.la/Q04g3fZp0 Women in Engineering Podcast ➜ https://hubs.la/Q04g3fZB0 Engineering Management Lessons ➜ https://hubs.la/Q04g3fW70 🕮 CAREER ENHANCEMENT BOOK FOR YOU 🕮 Beyond PM Training: How to Build a Scalable AEC Project Management Ecosystem https://hubs.la/Q04g3g5k0 Engineer Your Own Success: 7 Key Elements to Creating an Extraordinary Engineering Career, Updated and Expanded 1st Edition https://hubs.la/Q04g3g560 ⚑ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL ⚑ https://hubs.la/Q04g3g750 Thanks for watching - we appreciate it and don't forget to Engineer Your Own Success! Anthony Fasano, PE, AEC PM, F. ASCE #EngineeringManagementInstitute