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This week on the Breaking New Ground podcast, we feature a conversation with Mandy McGill, Founder of Aedifico.ai — a platform built to empower professionals in the AEC and real estate industries. Aedifico.ai helps owners and developers connect directly with top-tier talent for their projects, eliminating the need to hire an entire firm. With the support of an AI-powered matching tool, users can quickly and intelligently assemble the right team for the job at hand.
Tune in to our conversation and let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
Cheers, John
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A family office investor and owner of RKG Holdings
A partner at a local family office that focuses on real estate investment & development
An attorney specializing in structuring real estate joint venture partnerships and complex transactions
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Podcast Summary
In this conversation, Mandy McGill shares her insights on the current state of recruitment in the AEC industry, the challenges faced by professionals, and her entrepreneurial journey in creating Aedifico.ai, a platform aimed at empowering talent in commercial real estate. The discussion covers the gaps in the industry, the importance of cultural fit, and the future of work, emphasizing the need for a digital ecosystem that connects talent with opportunities. Mandy's vision for Aedifico.ai is to create a project-based work environment that allows individuals to market themselves and explore various career paths.
Takeaways
Recruitment in AEC is facing significant challenges due to monopolistic platforms.
Many professionals in the industry feel trapped in their current roles.
There is a growing need for entrepreneurship within the AEC sector.
IDIFICO aims to empower individuals to market themselves and find opportunities.
Cultural fit is crucial for project success in the AEC industry.
The future of work will likely be hybrid, combining in-office and remote work.
Mandy's journey as an entrepreneur began with a desire to see her ideas come to fruition.
The platform will facilitate connections between talent and project opportunities.
Technology adoption in AEC is essential for industry growth and efficiency.
Mandy envisions a project-based work environment that fosters creativity and flexibility.
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Chapters
00:00 The Current State of Recruitment in AEC
02:59 Identifying Gaps in the Industry
06:02 The Entrepreneurial Journey in AEC
08:55 The Role of Aedifico.ai in Empowering Talent
12:00 Building a Digital Ecosystem for CRE AEC Talent
14:49 Cultural Fit and Project-Based Work
17:53 The Future of Work in AEC
20:48 Mandy's Inspiration and Vision for Aedifico.ai
23:52 Connecting Talent with Opportunities
27:08 The Launch Strategy for Aedifico.ai
29:58 Embracing Technology in AEC
33:01 Looking Ahead: Opportunities in 2025
Keywords
recruitment, AEC, entrepreneurship, Aedifico.ai, commercial real estate, digital ecosystem, cultural fit, project-based work, technology, future of work
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