Real-World AI for AEC: How 5 Firms Are Creating Business Value through Knowledge Management

Thursday, November 5, 2025      1:00 – 2:00 PM ET
Presented by Christopher Parsons, Founder & CEO, Knowledge Architecture

Are you taking advantage of the data gold mine your AEC firm is sitting on? Is the institutional knowledge of your firm’s most valuable professionals available to others? Christopher Parsons of Knowledge Architecture shares 5 “We Gotta Try That!” examples of AEC firms applying an Intranet + AI Search solution to unlock the full value of their in-house knowledge:

  • BWBR created a healthcare upskilling series with 18 learning modules, best practice guides, and expert-curated content. AI search makes it all accessible to new hires so they can quickly get answers to their questions.
  • Turner Fleischer combined structured standards, #TechTalk videos, a searchable eTutor library, and an internal learning academy to build a robust KM foundation. AI search delivers just-in-time answers that support technology adoption at scale.
  • Boulder Associates uses expert interviews to capture knowledge, such as seismic compliance strategies and Bluebeam project workflows. AI search then surfaces this expertise so project teams can get answers and connect directly with in-house experts.
  • Bora Architecture & Interiors built a digital twin of their sustainability lead, Corey Squire, by integrating his best practices, project reflections, and even his book into their intranet. AI search (aka “Robo Corey”) now helps employees find standards, strategies, and subject matter experts for sustainable design decisions.
  • Shepley Bulfinch created a comprehensive onboarding knowledge ecosystem, answering questions such as “How do I get staffed on projects?” or “Who knows Affinity Photo in Houston?” in the flow of work. AI search allows access to answers long after orientation.

Join us as we explore these cultural and process shifts that have helped AEC firms realize the promise of AI-powered knowledge management. Chris helps us:

  • Understand how AI-powered search can enhance knowledge accessibility and usability across diverse AEC firm contexts, from onboarding to sustainability practices.
  • Identify key strategies used by AEC firms to capture and organize institutional knowledge, such as expert interviews, video libraries, and structured learning modules.
  • Analyze the cultural and procedural shifts that support successful adoption of AI-enabled knowledge management systems within AEC organizations.
  • Evaluate the impact of integrating AI search with intranet platforms on improving employee learning, decision-making, and productivity in real-world firm settings
  • Explore practical case studies demonstrating how AEC firms are building living knowledge ecosystems that scale learning and expertise across teams and time zones.