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About the Blog
AEC Business is a blog and podcast focused on construction innovation and technology. It features interesting people, companies, and products. Aarni Heiskanen started AEC Business in 2012. The blog has won several accolades, and Aarni is hailed as a Top 100 Influencer in the construction industry. He’s active on LinkedIn and publishes a popular weekly LinkedIn newsletter.
Aarni heads AE Partners, a built environment communications and consulting company.
About the Blogger
The blogger, Aarni Heiskanen, is a Construction Innovation Agent and the Managing Partner at AE Partners, a construction innovation consultancy.
Thought Leadership
Aarni has been recognized as a global influencer in construction technology by several organizations.
Tech Advocacy
Aarni promotes the adoption of cutting-edge technologies, including construction robotics, 3D printing, and artificial intelligence, in the construction industry.
Tech Development
Aarni has co-developed business software now used by over half a million business users across 50 countries.
Academic Collaboration
Aarni collaborates with two universities to bridge the gap between academic research and industry applications.
AEC Tech Pioneer
Aarni helped bring CAD and BIM to Finland, playing a crucial role in the early digitalization of architectural design processes.
Educator and Speaker
Aarni has authored several courses on business development and technology implementation. He also speaks at technology conferences.
What Others Say
Here’s a look at what people are saying about AEC Business.
The 100 Best Construction Blogs to Follow in 2026 are curated and ranked based on multiple factors, including content relevancy, subject expertise, posting frequency, and freshness of content.
Feedspot
The blogger, Aarni Heiskanen, is a globally recognized thought leader on the role of technology and innovation in the Construction industry.
IdealCRM.app
This is a great blog by management consultant Aarni Heiskanen who knows the industry and its important players.
ICG
Filled with useful how-tos and a simple writing style, this blog is a must-read for construction managers wanting to stay ‘in the know
Capterra Construction Management Blog
AEC Business is a blog that will appeal to business owners, R&D managers, and construction business developers alike.
Citizens General Insurance Brokers
There’s a reason why this blog from management consultant Aarni Heiskanen shows up on every list of top construction blogs: It’s flat out the best one.
BFS Capital
AEC Business is a member of PropTech Finland, which fosters a thriving ecosystem for innovation in the Finnish built environment.