Percentage of respondents who agree with statements: 1. My company is well prepared to handle unforeseen future macroeconomic and geopolitical changes. 2. The future global landscape feels more uncertain now than 3 years ago. 5-point scale. Top two = agree.
Optimism returns
– Eiichiro Okano, Managing Executive Officer, Digital Transformation Division, Obayashi Corporation, a construction and general contracting firm
Axis: Percentage of respondents who say investments will increase in each area.
Survey question: How do you think your company or organization’s investment in these areas will shift in the next 3 years? 5- point scale. Top two = increase.
Cost control
Percent of respondents who selected “very mature” in each process.
Survey question: In your company or organization, how mature are the following? 5-point scale.
Digital maturity
Digitally mature AECO companies are further along than their peers on some of the industry’s most important initiatives.
Survey question: What are the use cases for artificial intelligence (AI) in your company or organization? Select all that apply.
All-in on AI
– Todd Rogers, BIM Manager, Walter P Moore, a consulting engineering firm
Survey question: What technical or digital skills do you believe your company or organization will be prioritizing when hiring over the next 3 years? Select all that apply.
Upskilling
With the rapid evolution of technology in the AECO space, organizations are prioritizing digital skills for future hires.
Talent crunch
Severin Tenim, head of strategic projects and development at ALEC, says that hiring and retaining engineering talent continues to be a challenge—particularly when it comes to linking digital tools with engineering and construction processes.
Survey question: How influential is the next generation in pressuring your company or organization to create and meet sustainability goals? 5-point scale. Top option = very influential.
Sustainability actions
Around one-third of AECO respondents say the next generation is “very influential” in motivating their companies to take steps to be more sustainable.
Business health
Canadian firm Nexii was the first construction and manufacturing company to achieve the TRUE Zero Waste Gold certification in North America, for its manufacturing plant in Squamish, Vancouver.
KEY THEME 1
Digitization boosts business resilience amid continued challenges.
KEY THEME 2
Companies tackle talent challenges with upskilling, digitization, and sustainability initiatives.
