{"id":556182,"date":"2025-01-13T14:56:03","date_gmt":"2025-01-13T14:56:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uat.esri.com\/en-us\/industries\/blog\/?post_type=blog&#038;p=556182"},"modified":"2026-02-25T22:00:24","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T22:00:24","slug":"shape-the-future-of-technology-in-built-world-projects-share-your-insights","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/en-us\/industries\/blog\/articles\/shape-the-future-of-technology-in-built-world-projects-share-your-insights","title":{"rendered":"Shape the Future of Technology in Built World Projects: Share Your Insights"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"undefined block-editor-paragraph\">Evolving technology for infrastructure is driving innovation, efficiency, and sustainability like never before in the AEC industry. As an infrastructure and built-world professional or owner\/operator, your firsthand knowledge and experiences are essential to understanding how these advancements are reshaping the built world.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"undefined block-editor-paragraph\">That\u2019s why we\u2019re inviting you to participate in an <strong>anonymous survey<\/strong> that explores the adoption, challenges, and value of technology in our industry.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"undefined block-editor-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/go.esri.com\/smr2024\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>https:\/\/go.esri.com\/smr2024<\/strong> <\/a><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"undefined block-editor-paragraph\">This survey is supported by industry leaders, including <strong>Esri<\/strong>, <strong>Autodesk<\/strong>, <strong>Trimble<\/strong>, <strong>NIBS (National Institute of Building Sciences)<\/strong>, and <strong>Dodge Construction Network<\/strong>. These organizations are committed to advancing the built environment through innovation and collaboration, and your input will directly contribute to this shared mission.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"undefined block-editor-paragraph\">As the global leader in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), <strong>Esri<\/strong> plays a pivotal role in transforming the built world by connecting location intelligence with design and construction workflows. GIS solutions empower AEC professionals to integrate spatial data with BIM, enabling smarter site selection, resource optimization, and project management. By bringing real-time data and advanced analytics into every phase of the project lifecycle, location intelligence helps organizations improve decision-making, enhance sustainability, and create resilient infrastructure. Your participation in this survey will help Esri and its partners continue to innovate and tailor GIS solutions to meet the evolving needs of the AEC industry.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"undefined block-editor-paragraph\"><strong>Why Your Voice Matters<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"undefined block-editor-paragraph\">Your insights will help shape a comprehensive report that highlights key trends, best practices, and opportunities in the use of technology for built world projects. Whether you\u2019re leveraging tools like GIS, BIM, digital twins, or advanced project management systems, your perspective will provide valuable context for a resource that benefits the entire AEC community.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"undefined block-editor-paragraph\"><strong>What\u2019s in It for You?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"undefined block-editor-paragraph\">By participating in this survey, you\u2019ll:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Influence the industry conversation<\/strong>: Share your experiences to help guide the direction of technology adoption and innovation.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Gain exclusive insights<\/strong>: Receive early access to the survey\u2019s findings, offering actionable data and trends to inform your strategies.<\/li>\n\n<li><strong>Support industry-wide progress<\/strong>: Contribute to a shared effort to identify challenges, opportunities, and solutions for smarter, more efficient projects.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"undefined block-editor-paragraph\"><strong>How to Participate<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"undefined block-editor-paragraph\">The survey is quick, easy, and completely anonymous. Designed to respect your time, it captures meaningful insights about your experiences and viewpoints.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"undefined block-editor-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/go.esri.com\/smr2024\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/go.esri.com\/smr2024<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"undefined block-editor-paragraph\"><strong>Thank You for Your Input<\/strong><\/p>","protected":false},"author":302,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[3772],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-556182","blog","type-blog","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-architecture-engineering-and-construction"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v25.9 (Yoast SEO v25.9) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Shape the Future of Technology in Built World Projects: Share Your Insights<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"noindex, follow\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Shape the Future of Technology in Built World Projects: Share Your Insights\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Evolving technology for infrastructure is driving innovation, efficiency, and sustainability like never before in the AEC industry. 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