Crisis

With some ingenuity and proper planning, the AEC industry can adapt and thrive in any climate.

If we want to be in position to effectively respond and even get ahead of the curve, we all need to know what’s likely to come next.

President and CEO of the North American operations of Mott MacDonald (Iselin, NJ), a
$2 billion global management, engineering, and development firm.

Now is a good time to take stock of the many positive aspects of our industry to help keep yourself and your employees motivated and directed in the midst of uncertainty.

Though the immediate impact of COVID-19 is bleak for many in our industry, there is reason to see the foundation forming for a different type of AEC firm.

Founder of edg (New York, NY), a technology-driven firm that leverages the power of software and equipment to deliver higher quality projects in less time.

Addressing questions about the impact of COVID-19 through the lens of the Great Recession.

“Profound changes are coming to our industry. As is always the case when the external market makes huge shifts, those companies that can adapt will do well.”

All of us in the AEC industry are being challenged by the disruption this virus is causing, but we got this. Solving problems is what we do.

“If there’s a silver lining in this crisis it is that we may each have a chance to reevaluate our priorities and improve the quality of our lives from here on.”

Burnout prevention is the key to healthy, growing, and resilient organizations, especially now.

The situation is changing quickly, but versatility and fast decision-making have become necessary.