Aecom Acquires Consigli to Automate Construction Engineering
Infrastructure giant integrates AI startup to speed up HVAC and electrical design
Aecom, a global infrastructure consulting firm, announced the acquisition of Consigli. The deal integrates Consigli’s artificial intelligence platform into Aecom’s digital delivery services, aiming to automate complex engineering design tasks for large-scale construction projects.
Automating the Blueprint
Consigli specializes in "parametric design," using machine learning to automate the technical specifications of building systems. * Scope of Work: The software autonomously generates designs for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems and electrical layouts based on architectural drawings and local building codes. * Efficiency Gains: Historically, these tasks required thousands of billable hours from human engineers. By automating this backend …
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