Peggy Smedley talks about M&As (mergers and acquisitions) in the construction technology space—and the impact on the industry. She says the acquisitions are often about accelerating transformation through strategic dealmaking.
She also discusses:
· Four key trends driving a wave of consolidation.
· One recent example of an acquisition.
· Thoughts for how to proceed in the year ahead.
Peggy Smedley and Boris Martin, CEO, Engineers Without Borders USA, talk about community-driven engineering and the next generation of work in the industry. He says the organization was born around the turn of the millennium 25 years ago, and it was born out of a concern and sense of responsibility.
They also discuss:
· Solving problems that matter and being part of something bigger than yourself.
· Three principles for Engineers Without Borders.
· AI (artificial intelligence) and the impact it will have on the engineering community.
Peggy Smedley and Daniel Burrus, a global technology futurist, business strategist and disruptive innovation expert, talk about the top technologies for 2026. He says we live in an increasingly technological world, however, we live in a human world—and in a human world, it is all based on relationships.
They also discuss:
· How to approach generative AI (artificial intelligence) and agentic AI in the year ahead.
· The importance of keeping people at the center of strategies.
· When quantum will jump from theory to impact.
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