6A — April 2025 — Spring Preview — M id A tlantic Real Estate Journal
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S pring P review By Andrew J. Solano, Emtec Consulting Engineers The Future of AEC: Sustainability, AI, and Collaboration
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he AEC industry is evolving, and sustain - ability, artificial intel -
enhance coordination are transforming the space. By automating complex calcula- tions and processes, AI en - sures efficiency and improve - ments to provide successful solutions. For instance, heat pumps and/or microgrids are precise and adaptable, help - ing the industry meet infra- structure needs, tight time- lines all while maintaining quality. This technology will continue to drive innovation in all facets of organizations. Collaboration: The Foundation of Success We like to Keep it Simple at Emtec, we see collabora - tion and communication aa the industry’s backbone, ensuring complex projects succeed. As buildings in - corporate advanced sys - tems like solar arrays or rainwater harvesting, open dialogue among architects, engineers, contractors, and utilities align priorities and prevent costly rework. Coor - dinated efforts produce clear engineering drawings for heating, electrical, plumb - ing, and safety systems, simplifying construction and ensuring reliability. It’s crit - ical that all trades, partners, stakeholders collaborate early and often with mutual focus on delivering solutions that perform smoothly and conserve resources. As proj - ects grow more intricate, teamwork will be critical to integrating sustainable technologies and achieving durable, cost effective, high- performing buildings. The AEC industry’s future lies in harnessing sustain- ability, AI, and collabora - tion. These trends will create buildings that thrive and are efficient, healthy, built to last. Stakeholders across the in - dustry can embrace this vision to shape a better tomorrow. Andrew J. Solano, with over 15 years experience at Emtec Consulting En- gineers, serves as man- aging partner, driving the firm’s operations and growth into the preferred trusted partner in MEP Engineering. Putting emphasis on strategic leadership, strong cli- ent relationships, build- ing a great team, and delivering high-quality engineering services, with plans for continued expansion. MAREJ
Powering Efficient Buildings Sustainability continues to reshape the industry by prioritizing improved energy efficiency to meet stringent regulations and enhance oc- cupant health. High-impact Energy Conservation Mea - sures (ECMs) are leading the charge, integrating systems like efficient heating and ventilation (e.g., geother - mal, heat pumps and energy- recovery ventilators, etc.) to optimize air quality and cut energy use. Advanced electrical designs (e.g., solar panels, battery storage and
High-impact Energy Conservation Measures are leading the charge, integrating systems like efficient heating and ventilation to optimize air quality and cut energy use.
ligence (AI), and collabo - ration are set to define its future in 2025 and 2026. These forces will drive build - ings that are
microgrid(s), etc.) deliver renewable power and reduce waste. Plumbing innova - tions (e.g., rainwater har - vesting and high efficiency condensing boilers) conserve resources and lower costs. These technologies (ground- source heating, photovoltaic arrays, localized grids) can slash operating costs, align with efficiency standards,
create healthier spaces, set- ting a new benchmark for improving buildings. AI is revolutionizing indus - tries on a greater scale, it will undoubtedly affect the AEC field by enabling smarter, faster design processes. Tools that analyze energy flows, optimize system sizing, and Redefining Design Efficiency with AI
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more efficient, resilient, and responsive to global chal - lenges, transforming how we design and construct for lasting impact.
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