2026全球AEC行业报告：AI与数据洞察

Global AEC Industry Report Table of ContentsTable of Contents IntroductionIntroduction iiiForewordExecutive SummaryForewordExecutive summaryili Key TakeawaysKey Takeaways 01AI Adoption & Usage02Evolving AI Technology03AI Strategy & Business Focus04AI Risks & Challenges05AI Outcomes & Workforce Impact161015190l Al Adoption & Usage02 Evolving Al Technology603 Al Strategy & Business Focus1004 Al Risks & Challenges1505 Al Outcomes & Workforce Impact19 What’s Next?24What's Next?24 Additional Resources28Additional Resources28 ForewordForeword Provided by Dave Mulholland, Chair, ACEC Technology CommitteeProvided by Dave Mulholland, Chair, ACEC Technology Committee As the AEC industry moves from AI awareness to AI integration, understanding where firms stand (and where theyneed to go) has never been more important. ACEC's Technology Committee is proud to once again partner withBST Global on the AI + Data Survey, one of the most comprehensive assessments of how engineering and designfirms are navigating this technological transformation.As the AEc industry moves from Al awareness to Al integration, understanding where firms stand (and where theyfirms are navigating this technological transformation. The 2026 survey findings arrive at a pivotal moment for our industry. While optimism about AI's potential remains high among AEC firms, this year's data reflects a more grounded industry — one that recognizes the gap betweenAI's promise and the level of organizational readiness required to fully realize it. The ACEC Research Institute willdraw on these insights to advance its “Firm of the Future” initiative, which helps engineering firms of all sizes —particularly the 80% of ACEC member firms with fewer than 100 employees — chart a realistic and strategic pathforward.The 2026 survey findings arrive at a pivotal moment for our industry. while optimism about Al's potential remainsdraw on these insights to advance its "Firm of the Future" initiative, which helps engineering firms of all sizes -particularly the 80% of AcEc member firms with fewer than 1o0 employees - chart a realistic and strategic pathforward. ACEC member firms were well represented among this year's respondents, and their collective feedback revealsseveral important trends shaping our industry:AcEc member firms were well represented among this year's respondents, and their collective feedback revealsseveral important trends shaping our industry: Firms Still Recognize AI's Transformative Potential, But Expectations Have MaturedCompared to the 2025 responses, fewer firms anticipate major AI-driven organizational or industry change.O Firms Still Recognize Al's Transformative Potential, But Expectations Have Matured However, three in four respondents still expect AI to enhance their own job performance and satisfaction, a signthat the technology is becoming more personal and practical.Compared to the 2025 responses, fewer firms anticipate major Al-driven organizational or industry changeHowever, three in four respondents still expect Al to enhance their own job performance and satisfaction, a signthatthetechnology is becoming morepersonal andpractical. Adoption Remains a Considerable ChallengeMore than 80% of professionals see AI as important to their firm's success, yet fewer than 1/4 report operating atO Adoption Remains a Considerable Challenge a mature or advanced level of adoption. Only 1% of firms have achieved widespread AI integration,underscoring the work that remains.More than 80% of professionals see Al as important to their firm's success, yet fewer than 1/4 report operating ata mature or advanced level of adoption. Only 1% of firms have achieved widespread Alintegration,underscoring the work that remains. Strategy & Reality Must AlignOnly 38% of respondents feel their organization's AI strategy aligns with its broader business strategy. DespiteO Strategy & Reality Must Align broad recognition of AI's importance, fewer than 5% of firms have a dedicated data or AI leader at the executivelevel. This is a gap that demands attention.Only 38% of respondents feel their organization's Al strategy aligns with its broader business strategy. Despitebroad recognition of Al's importance, fewer than 5% of firms have a dedicated data or Al leader at the executivelevel. This is a gap that demands attention Workforce Confidence Is Holding SteadyAn encouraging 85% of respondents do not anticipate AI replacing employees or roles, and upskilling the existingO Workforce Confidence Is Holding Steady workforce remains the top AI-related workforce priority moving forward.An encouraging 85% of respondents do not anticipate Al replacing employees or roles, and upskilling the existing As a leading voice for the engineering profession, ACEC is committed to helping member firms move fromexploration to integration with purpose, strategy and confidence. We are grateful to BST Global for continuing thisimportant research partnership and for helping our indus