Kansas City Taking The AEC Game Higher

Kansas City is situated along the Missouri River. Is recognized for several notable attributes.The city is renowned for its barbecue cuisine,the dynamic duo of Mahomes and Kelce in sports and the rich jazz heritage left behind by legends, like Parker,Basie and Webster.

The city is becoming known for its expertise, in architecture and construction well as engineering.

In the ten years in the city area here there has been a big increase of 24 percent in architecture and engineering services compared to just 9 percent across the country as a whole.The area takes pride in having four of the 150 global design companies according to Engineering News Record. That's the second highest among all cities in the United States.Of the national average of 5 percent for architecture and engineering degrees earned over four years time here in Kansas City it's actually much higher, at 16 percent.

Kansas City is also a leader in promoting inclusivity with the introduction of the KC Current Stadium – the worlds stadium specifically designed for a professional womens sports team – which was led by female design experts representing various disciplines, in architecture and engineering construction (AEC).

Is there a secret to Kansas Citys performance in the AEC industry or is there another reason, behind it all? We asked some of the AEC professionals in the area and discovered that success tends to build upon itself within this metropolitan area straddling the Missouri Kansas border.

"Dawn Taylor from the Kansas City Chapter of the American Institute of Architects mentions that when discussing architecture and design in Kansas City two prominent areas of expertise and accomplishment are often highlighted. Sports architecture and sustainable design " stated Dawn Taylor, executive director of the American Institute of Architects in Kansas City. "Kansas City is known for pioneering both fields and remains at the forefront of innovation, in both.""If you work in architecture or design and desire to collaborate with professionals in the field while contributing to high quality projects that have received recognition and awards globally. Consider relocating to Kansas City where you can engage with the talents, in the industry."

Kansas City has quietly established itself as a player in the AEC industry over the years according to Bridget Lowe from Multistudios marketing department based in Missouri. She mentions that the recent increase, in acknowledgment has been gratifying for them.

The impact of the community in Kansas City extends far beyond its size as a city itself both nationally and internationally. Numerous prominent firms in the field are situated in proximity to each other in the citys vicinity. This close proximity fosters an environment of creativity and excellence where every advancement sets a standard to strive for in various aspects such, as architectural achievements and workplace dynamics.

Do you recall the mention of the high number of architecture and engineering degrees awarded in Kansas City earlier on?

The metros prominent position in the design and construction sector is not solely due to one factor. Also stems from the cooperative spirit, within the local design and construction community that nurtures upcoming leaders in the AEC sector.

Spring saw the inception of KC Global Designs inaugural business development boot camp aimed at enhancing the soft skills vital for driving business growth in the AEC industry in Kansas City and beyond—a commendable initiative by Ashley McDonald, managing director, at KC Global Design.

"In our experience " she explains," business leaders engage in competition with one another." In a manner of the Kansas City spirit,'these rivals consistently collaborate on initiatives that promote economic development and draw in skilled individuals to Kansas City.' Additionally,'KC Global Design organizes an internship gathering called 'Spread the KC Affection' showcasing a discussion panel of recent graduates who discuss their decision to kickstart their professions in the design and construction sector of Kansas City."

Leslie M Duke who serves as the chair and CEO of Burns & McDonnell believes that despite investments in infrastructure, by the countrys government the major challenge faced by the region could be recruiting an adequate number of skilled professionals required for the AEC industry in the future.

"The outlook ahead looks promising " she remarks confidently "We are set to create and construct groundbreaking projects that stand out in our era making strides in advancing industrialization globally and making a difference for humanity, as a whole through our exciting work that demands investment and cooperation throughout our community for a noble purpose."