Three Resources Worth Bookmarking

The AEC world is evolving fast, and so are the tools and platforms that help professionals keep up. As the pace of ConTech, AI, and digital transformation accelerates, having a few reliable directories and databases in your toolkit isn’t just nice — it’s essential.

Here are three great resources to bookmark, explore, and revisit as the industry changes.

1. AEC Magazine AI Directory

What it is:

The AI Spotlight Directory, run by AEC Magazine, is a curated repository of architecture, engineering, and construction tools that are using AI in meaningful, practical ways.

Why it matters:

This directory isn’t just flashy startups — it’s a carefully maintained list, reviewed by editors who know the AEC space. It features a wide variety of AI-driven tools, from generative design to construction monitoring to smart documentation. Because it’s editorially curated, it’s a solid first stop when you want to understand which AEC AI tools are actually making progress (not just hype).

Key offerings:

• Tools for generative modelling, like Forma Building Design.

• Construction monitoring platforms, such as Buildots, which use site imagery + AI to track progress.

• Knowledge management systems (for example, Tektome) that turn unstructured design data into searchable, structured information.

• And many more, covering visualization, documentation, code compliance and more.

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2. ADDD Marketplace & ConTech Database

What they are:

ADDD Marketplace and the ConTech Database (also created by ADDD) are complementary resources built to help AEC professionals navigate the increasingly crowded ConTech and design-tech landscape. Rather than functioning as generic lists, they offer structured, easy-to-navigate ways to understand who’s building what — and why it matters.

Why they exist:

As construction-tech and design-tech continue expanding, it’s become harder to track the differences between tools, assess where they fit, and stay aligned with broader trends. The team behind ADDD created both the Marketplace and the ConTech Database to address that problem from two angles: one more editorial and discovery-oriented, the other more lightweight and direct.

What they offer:

ADDD Marketplace

• A growing directory of ConTech and design tools

• Clear categorisation for filtering by need or workflow

• Editorial-style explainers and trend summaries

• ADDDitive, a newsletter that contextualises what’s happening across software and innovation

• Occasional reports capturing emerging themes in digital AEC

ConTech Database

• A simple, transparent list of ConTech companies

• Clean filters for quick scanning

• Consistent, card-based structure for easy comparison

• A fast way to get a high-level snapshot of the ConTech landscape

Together, these resources give you two useful layers:

— one for deeper discovery and understanding,

— one for quick scanning and orientation.

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3. AI in AEC

What it is:

AI in AEC is a dedicated hub focused on helping AEC professionals understand how artificial intelligence is actually being applied in practice. It includes articles, guides, training materials, and a structured course that breaks down AI’s real-world impact across design, engineering, and construction workflows.

Why it matters:

While the broader conversation about “AI in AEC” has surged recently, it has been developing steadily for years. Stjepan — the creator behind the platform — has played a significant role in shaping that discussion. Beyond building the course, he regularly attends and speaks at conferences worldwide, giving him ongoing exposure to what’s happening at the coal face: the successes, the failures, and the emerging patterns among early adopters.

What it offers:

• Clear explanations of where AI adds value today — and where it doesn’t

• Practical use cases drawn from real project experiences

• Training that helps teams build confidence in integrating AI tools into workflows

• A curated, practitioner-informed perspective grounded in firsthand stories from across the industry

AI in AEC is a useful resource for anyone wanting to go beyond the hype and understand how AI is meaningfully shaping day-to-day professional practice — not just future predictions, but the reality unfolding inside firms right now.