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AEC's AI Moment: New Report Reveals Readiness Gap and Roadmap

In this episode of the Engineering Influence Podcast, we’re joined by Eileen Canady, CMO of BST Global, to discuss the groundbreaking findings from the 2025 Global AEC AI & Data Insights Report. From AI adoption trends to workforce transformation, we explore how engineering firms are embracing AI, overcoming challenges, and reshaping the future of the industry.
 
🔹 Key Topics Covered: Why AI is set to transform the AEC industry within 5 years The readiness gap: firms’ belief vs. actual preparedness How leadership buy-in drives successful AI adoption The surprising role of firm size in AI readiness Workforce evolution: reskilling engineers and the rise of prompt engineering Predictive modeling and how AI is improving project outcomes The importance of data governance, security, and leadership roles in AI strategy.
📊 Download the full AI & Data Insights Report 2025: bstglobal.com/ai
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Future Proofing & Planning for Change

We sat down with Greg Kelly, CEO of STV and Chair of the ACEC Research Institute's Fundraising Committee to discuss the importance of strategic planning for A/E firms and STV's model for planning for the future.  Before joining STV, Kelly served on ACEC's Planning Cabinet, where he was instrumental in developing the Council's existing strategic plan. 

Reviewing the Q1 2023 Engineering Business Sentiment Study

We were joined by Joe Bates with the ACEC Research Institute to review the newly released Q1 2023 Engineering Business Sentiment Study available at www.acecresearchinstitute.org. 

The Road Ahead: A Preview of Congress and the Race to 2024

On this episode of the Government Affairs Update, we are joined by Dave Bender, VP of Political Affairs at ACEC, and Nando Gomez, our VP of Strategic Initiatives, to discuss the road ahead for Congress and what to expect in the lead-up to the 2024 races.
 
Engineering Influence is brought to you by the ACEC Retirement Trust.

ACEC, APWA, and ASCE Discuss the Engineering and Public Works Roadshow

ACEC has joined the American Public Works Association and the American Society of Civil Engineers on a nationwide Engineering and Public Works Roadshow to demonstrate the essential value of engineering by spotlighting successful examples of design. In this episode of the Engineering Influence podcast, the three leaders of these organizations discuss how the Roadshow came about, its goals, its first event, and what is to come in 2023.
Featured in this podcast are:
Linda Bauer Darr, President & CEO, the American Council of Engineering Companies
Scott Grayson, CEO, the American Public Works Association, and 
Tom Smith, Executive Director, the American Society of Civil Engineers.
Learn more about the Roadshow at www.infrastructureroadshow.org

An interview with incoming ACEC vice chair, Dan Meckes of Missouri

 
Daniel Meckes is the CEO of Crawford, Murphy & Tilly, Inc. (CMT), a full-service professional services firm with 25 offices in 9 states.
Dan is a member of the ACEC Transportation Committee and DEIB Committee, and he served as Board Member and Chair for ACEC Missouri. Dan has supported ACEC/PAC as a member of the Chairman’s Club for over seven years and is a graduate of SEI Class 9.
Dan holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Marquette University and is a licensed professional engineer in Illinois and Missouri.
 

An interview with incoming ACEC vice chair Elizabeth Stolfus

 
Elizabeth Stolfus is the President and founder of Stolfus & Associates, Inc., a Colorado transportation engineering and planning consulting firm. She has been active at the state and national levels of ACEC for over 20 years. Elizabeth has served as ACEC Colorado President, National Director, and ACEC/PAC Champion. She has also served as a Board Member of the ACEC Research Institute, a member of the Planning Cabinet, a Women In Leadership Steering Committee member, and a Trustee of the ACEC Life/Health Trust.

Catching up with ACEC Board Chair W. Arthur Barrett II

ACEC Board Chair W. Arthur Barrett II was in our Washington office for new officer orientation this week, so we asked him to join the podcast to give an update on what ACEC is doing and what 2023 has in store for the Council.