In AEC, coopetition is still a bit of a novel concept. But now, thanks to APIs, open standards, and the cloud, it can gain serious traction in AEC. Instead of every vendor trying to build a jack-of-all-trades monstrosity, they can focus on doing one thing really well - and make sure it plays nicely with others.

For AI to truly revolutionize the AEC industry, it must move beyond static documentation and toward dynamic, real-time decision-making. AI tools that simply aggregate existing data will drive firms toward the safest, most common solutions rather than fostering innovation. AEC needs AI that delivers differentiated, high-value insights—helping firms make better decisions, not just organize past ones.