Future of Work Posts
July 28, 2026
Construction Leaders: Redefine 'Urgency' to Sharpen Focus and Set Boundaries
In construction, urgency can masquerade as productivity, pushing leaders into an 'always on' cycle that fuels burnout. This post explores how redefining urgency and strategically setting boundaries can reclaim focus, protect valuable time, and enhan…
June 16, 2026
Beyond the Headcount: Why AEC Firms Should Rethink Their Work Models
Welcome back to the blog, where we dive deeper into the conversations we’re having on the podcast! In a recent episode, titled "What If It’s Not a Staffing Problem in AEC—But a Work Model Problem?", we unpacked a critical issue facing the Architect…
April 7, 2026
AI Isn’t a Tool. It’s Air.
Curiosity, Change, and Leadership in the AEC Industry Artificial intelligence is everywhere right now. It shows up in conference agendas, articles, and vendor pitches across the AEC industry. Some people say AI will transform the constructio…
Feb. 11, 2026
Before We Fix Construction's Technology Challenges, We need to Fix This.
The construction and broader AEC industry is standing at a crossroads. Workforce shortages, rapid technological change, economic uncertainty, and shifting cultural expectations are converging in ways we haven’t fully faced before. And as we step int…
Nov. 4, 2025
Redefining the Future of Work in AEC: A Conversation with Mandy McGill
In a recent episode of the Activating Curiosity podcast, I had the privilege of sitting down with Mandy McGill, founder of Aedifico.ai, to explore a bold and timely question: What does the future of work look like in the AEC industry...and how do we…