This Research Note explores the recent announcement that Consigli, a Norwegian engineering software startup has been acquired by AECOM. We examine the transaction details, Consigli’s approach to AI-driven engineering workflows in real estate development, AECOM’s strategic rationale, and the impact on the AEC sector. Transaction Details Global infrastructure engineering giant AECOM has acquired Norwegian AI start-up Consigli in a deal worth 4 billion NOK (approx US $390m), according to Norwegian business newspaper Dagens Næringsliv. Consigli CEO Janne Aas-Jakobsen will take up the role of head of AI engineering at AECOM. Consigli Profile Founded in 2020 in Norway, Consigli is the developer of the Autonomous Engineer, an AI agent that helps plan higher performing buildings for owners and users alike in areas such as space planning, unit optimization, automated MEP loading, level 3 modelling, report generation, plant room optimization, tender documents de-risking, and more. Consigli claims that AI can automate up to 90% of today’s engineering […]