20+ Years of Design, Technology & More
20+ Years of Design, Technology & More
Jon Peddie Research puts the 2D CAD market at about 5.4 billion dollars in 2025 and calls it structurally strong. I am not in the 2D camp or the 3D camp. Both have real jobs, and the interesting problem is the handoff between them.
AI in AEC is not a technology problem - it's a data problem. Shaan Hurley recaps the AUGICon 2026 Applied AI in AECO panel: what's working, what's amplifying the mess, and why AEC is heading toward specialized tools on shared platforms.
The new Stevens Ranch Library in Bend is nearing completion, set to open in spring 2026. Spanning 100,000 square feet, it will serve diverse community needs across three levels. Designed for inclusivity, sustainability, and functionality, it aims to be a central hub for learning and creativity with a focus on community engagement.
Shaan shares insights from my dual experience as an Autodesk customer and product team member. Key lessons include prioritizing must-have features using the Kano Model, ensuring features align with business goals, leveraging data, and understanding customer feedback context. Additionally, fostering a culture of learning and storytelling can drive innovation and customer loyalty.
I came across this great reminder from Darren Flynn on LinkedIn today.“No one remembers if you were late. Everyone remembers if you were wrong.” That’s the truth in engineering. Deadlines can move. Mistakes last forever. In our world, a missed…
AU 2025: Your Thrive Guide By Shaan Hurley
Welcome to my annual Autodesk University Thrive Guide, compiled and written to help you thrive, not just survive the Autodesk Design & Make event of the year. Whether it’s your first AU or your 30th, showing up prepared makes all the difference.
AU 2025 lands in Nashville this September, bringing together thousands of professionals across AEC, D&M, M&E, and beyond. With AI front and center and 500+ sessions on the schedule, there’s a lot to take in, but also a lot of opportunity.
This guide will help you cut through the noise, prioritize what matters, and make the most of your time in Music City.
Design and construction software isn’t cheap. And it shouldn’t be—when it works, it pays for itself.
But measuring value isn’t always straightforward. You’re not just buying features. You’re investing in time saved, risk avoided, and work that flows smoother between teams.
Here’s how to figure out if your software is actually pulling its weight.
AEC software is a major investment. When it’s working well, it saves time, improves coordination, and helps deliver better projects.
But many firms end up paying for features they don’t use, managing frustrating bugs, or relying on file formats that make switching difficult.
This isn’t about blaming vendors. It’s about building stronger partnerships—so the tools you rely on deliver for your teams, and the vendors understand what success looks like on your side.
If you’ve driven past 27th Street lately, you’ve seen it—Bend’s new Stevens Ranch Library is rising fast.
Construction is really moving. The main structure is up, and crews are making steady progress toward what’s going to be a beautiful and much-needed 100,000 sq feet community space. The temporarily closed stretch of 27th Street should reopen soon, which will be a big relief for those of us who’ve been dodging detours for the past several months. While we still don’t have an official opening date, the exterior is looking close to done. And what has me excited? The mass timber design inside. I haven’t seen it in person yet, but judging by the plans and the early renderings, this is going to be one of the most architecturally interesting public buildings in Bend.
You don’t eliminate risk -you manage it. That starts early and never really stops. Here’s how to stay ahead of the problems that cost time, money, and your reputation.