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Summary
This episode of Activating Curiosity is for construction and AEC industry leaders who are navigating the future of work, emerging technology, and the growing need for more flexible, human-centered ways of leading change.

Host Ryan Ware sits down with Mandy McGill, founder of Aedifico, to explore what it means to decentralize work in the AEC industry—and why traditional staffing, procurement, and leadership models are being challenged by the pace of change.

In this conversation, Ryan and Mandy discuss the role of AI in construction, the barriers to adopting new workforce models, and the mindset shifts required for leaders to successfully navigate industry change. They examine how resistance within HR, procurement, and long-standing industry relationships can slow innovation, even when better tools and systems already exist.

Mandy shares the vision behind Aedifico, a platform designed to empower individuals to work on projects they’re passionate about, while helping organizations adapt to the future of work in construction. The discussion highlights the importance of curiosity, education, and continuous learning as essential leadership capabilities—not optional add-ons—in an evolving AEC landscape.

If you’re a construction or AEC leader thinking about workforce innovation, digital transformation, or how to lead people through uncertainty and change, this episode offers a future-focused perspective grounded in curiosity-driven leadership.

Chapters

03:00 The Birth of Aedifico 
05:56 Decentralizing Work in the AEC Industry
08:49 Understanding the Aedifico Platform
12:03 Challenges in Adopting New Models
17:22 Reframing Talent Acquisition
25:12 The Evolution of Work Models
29:49 Decentralization and Project-Based Work
33:30 The Role of AI in the Future of Work
40:58 Human-Centric Success in the Industry
43:52 Next Steps for Engagement and Learning

Guest 

Mandy McGill is a global capital and built environment strategist who tracks how money, talent, and technology shape the future of the AEC industry. She connects corporate real estate, development, construction, private capital, and emerging technology to help organizations navigate industry change.

With over a decade of experience advising corporate real estate teams, developers, contractors, and investors, Mandy translates emerging trends into practical strategies around decentralization of work, workforce models, and the use of AI and other digital tools.

She is the Founder & CEO of Aedifico ai and host of Decentralized Everything.

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