The AEC industry is adopting AI with cautious optimism, acknowledging its potential benefits while remaining aware of its limitations. This report examines the key obstacles hindering widespread implementation, the current perceptions influencing organizational preparedness, and the strategic objectives driving initial adoption efforts.
Hurdles to AI Adoption
The primary barrier to AI adoption among AEC industry stakeholders is concerns related to data privacy and security, as detailed in BuiltWorlds’ 2025 AI Benchmarking Report. Our survey data revealed slight variations in challenges based on organization size. For the larger organizations surveyed (those with an annual revenue of $5B or more), the most significant hurdle is the limited availability or quality of data. In contrast, respondents from smaller organizations (under $5B in annual revenue) cited concerns about…