The business development tech gap holding AEC firms back
Here’s why nearly half of firms still struggle with BD tool adoption and what you can do about it.
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Lucas Hayden
Lucas Hayden leads Product Marketing for Unanet AE. Unanet AE is built to help architects and engineering firms do business better and Lucas, with a background in development, analytics, education and customer solutions, works to help businesses solve problems, innovate, and create strategies that scale.
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published on August 28, 2025
Learn what drives retention among the newest professionals in architecture, engineering, and construction.
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published on August 20, 2025
Benchmark your AEC firm’s PM maturity against industry data.
Forecasting frustration: Why AEC still struggles with visibility
by Lucas Hayden
published on August 12, 2025
When AEC firms can’t see what’s coming, everything feels like a scramble. Follow practical steps to bridge the planning gap across BD, PM, and finance.
What ‘data-driven’ really means in AEC
by Lucas Hayden
published on July 17, 2025
Most AEC firms consider themselves data-driven, and many are on the right path. Here’s how firms can build on what they already have to improve decisions.
How AI helps AEC firms win more work with less effort
by Lucas Hayden
published on July 9, 2025
Key takeaways from our recent LinkedIn Live: how AEC firms are using AI to pursue smarter, write faster, and win more work without adding headcount.
Half the battle: Why AEC firms are only winning 50% of bids
by Lucas Hayden
published on June 26, 2025
AEC firms win just 50% of proposals. Learn how data-driven Go/No-Go decisions and smarter forecasting can help increase win rates and drive growth.
Take control of finances with Unanet Spend Management powered by Mesh
by Lucas Hayden
published on June 26, 2025
Unanet Spend Management powered by Mesh brings AEC firms real-time visibility, automation, and workflows that drive efficiency and protect profitability.
Succession in AEC: Preparing for the next generation
by Lucas Hayden
published on June 10, 2025
The 2025 Inspire Report shows how to create plans that prepare the next generation to lead with confidence.