When we think of architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC), many of us think of the large-scale structures that make up our cities: bridges, buildings, roadways. By building the structures in which we live and work, the AEC sector has an impact on virtually everything we do.
The AEC sector employs about 7 percent of the world’s working population. In 2016 alone, the top 15 AEC companies made a total revenue of $125 billion. Each year, approximately $10 trillion is spent globally on construction-related projects — equivalent to 13 percent GDP — making construction one of the largest sectors of our…