Zweig Group, the leading consulting, research, and training firm serving the AEC industry, is proud to announce the 2025 AEC Innovator Award, presented in partnership with KP Reddy Co. This is the first and only innovation assessment and award for architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) companies.
The award, a joint collaboration between KP Reddy Co. and Zweig Group, celebrates firms that make real change through technology, innovative business models, cultural transformation, ecosystem collaboration, or forward-thinking design and construction practices. The award utilizes KP Reddy Co.’s DIAL assessment, which aims to be the reference standard for measuring organizational effectiveness in innovation strategy and return on innovation investment.
“This assessment uses years of our data and insights to help firms benchmark themselves on true innovation,” said KP Reddy, founder of Shadow Ventures and KP Reddy Co. “This award will recognize AEC firms that are bold enough to shape the future of the profession and be true leaders in innovation.”
The entry period for the 2025 AEC Innovator Award will open on May 15, 2025 and close on June 30, 2025. AEC firms that enter will be provided a free assessment and score on their innovation effectiveness. The top 10 firms will be shortlisted and will be presented for public vote until July 7, 2025. The shortlisted firms will be recognized at Zweig Group’s 2025 ElevateAEC Conference & Awards Gala in San Antonio, Texas, on September 10, 2025 at the Grand Hyatt San Antonio Riverwalk. The top three firms will be announced live and presented with Gold, Silver, and Bronze awards on stage during the KP Reddy Innovation Awards Luncheon.
“We are excited to partner with KP Reddy on this incredibly powerful business tool. It is truly a groundbreaking program to advance business acumen around innovation and technology,” said Chad Clinehens, president and CEO of Zweig Group. “ElevateAEC is the best platform to celebrate high performing firms. KP’s commitment to elevating the industry is demonstrated through this program and we are excited to share the stage and recognize innovation excellence in AEC.”
The assessment will be initially offered to the industry on a complimentary basis with the goal of helping firms invest and focus on key aspects of their innovation strategy. AEC firms interested in participating in the assessment and inaugural award program can find more information on the KP Reddy website.
The ElevateAEC Conference in September will be themed around the “speed of business” and will have special education sessions on innovation and technology strategy throughout the two-day event. Leaders of AEC firms interested in how technology and innovation will shape the AEC profession are encouraged to take the DIAL assessment and attend the conference as it will provide one of the largest venues for education and discussion on all aspects of driving performance in the AEC firm of the future.
Click here to learn more about the award or enter.
About KP Reddy Co.
KP Reddy Co., spearheaded by the visionary engineer, serial entrepreneur, and venture capitalist KP Reddy, is a catalyst for transformation in the architecture, engineering, construction (AEC), and real estate sectors. With a mission to prepare stakeholders for the challenges of tomorrow, the company offers a suite of programs and resources designed to foster innovation and technological advancement. Through the Integrated Owners Forum, the firm empowers owners to lead the transformation of the built environment. Learn more at https://kpreddy.co/.