Threading the Future: How Specs Hold AEC Together

In this episode of KP Unpacked, the number one podcast in AEC, Jeff Echols, Executive Director at Catalyst, KP Reddy Co. kicks off a brand-new series featuring the in-house research team at KP Reddy Co. He’s joined by Senior Research Advisor Ted Kenney, who brings years of experience in AEC technology and building product specifications.They explore the untapped potential of specifications in driving collaboration across architecture, engineering, and construction. Ted explains why specs are often overlooked, how they act as the connective tissue across stakeholders, and what’s missing from the current software landscape.They also dive into the research goals of the Integrated Owners Forum—KP Reddy Co.’s initiative to empower owners with actionable insight—and why discovering core problems is more valuable than surface-level disruption.If you work in AEC, product development, or innovation, this episode will shift how you think about specs, data silos, and the future of collaboration.🎧 Hosted by Jeff Echols, Executive Director at Catalyst 🎙 Guest: Ted Kinney, Senior Research Advisor at KP Reddy Co. 🔍 Topic: AEC specs, owner-driven innovation, qualitative research, and SaaS licensing hot takes