EPISODE · May 22, 2025 · 35 MIN
Why AEC Is Failing (And Who Can Fix It)
from KP Unpacked · host KP Reddy
In this special episode of KP Unpacked, the number podcast in AEC, Jeff Echols sits down with Hope Alexander, senior advisor at KP Reddy Co., to spotlight the one voice often missing in AEC innovation: the owner. From her days helping grow a startup into a 2,000-person firm (later acquired by AECOM) to building BIM with Frank Gehry, Hope’s career has centered around understanding what owners actually need—and why the AEC industry keeps missing the mark.You’ll hear about:Why owners are the most important (and overlooked) force in AEC innovationThe hard truths behind BIM adoption and why owners hesitatedHow Hope and KP plan to fix that with the Integrated Owners ForumWhat research is uncovering about industry gaps—and what’s nextA hot take on AI, decision fatigue, and the leadership vacuum in large capital projectsIf you’re in AEC, emerging tech, or real estate, this is a must-listen. Because if you’re not talking to owners, you’re missing half the story.
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In this special episode of KP Unpacked, the number podcast in AEC, Jeff Echols sits down with Hope Alexander, senior advisor at KP Reddy Co., to spotlight the one voice often missing in AEC innovation: the owner. From her days helping grow a startup into a 2,000-person firm (later acquired by AECOM) to building BIM with Frank Gehry, Hope’s career has centered around understanding what owners actually need—and why the AEC industry keeps missing the mark. You’ll hear about: Why owners are...
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