State of Design & Make: Spotlight on Transportation
How transportation leaders are using AI, digital transformation, and sustainable infrastructure to overcome aging assets, talent shortages, and rising complexity.

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99% of transportation leaders see AI as necessary
76% say AI helps solve difficult engineering problems through better decision-making
85% of transportation leaders say BIM & GIS convergence is essential for project management.
38% of transportation organizations are experiencing effects from the talent shortage in the form of higher recruitment costs, reduced project quality, and other operational inefficiencies
78% say continued investment in sustainable transportation infrastructure is critical
Leaders in the transportation industry report their organizations are facing significant hurdles, from aging infrastructure and climate volatility to talent and skills shortages and funding gaps. At the same time, new technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) are reshaping the entire asset lifecycle, from concept and build through delivery, maintenance, and repairs.
To succeed amid continued disruption, leaders in the transportation industry are investing heavily in digital solutions, including AI, hoping to mitigate the impact of rising costs and fewer workers.
For the State of Design & Make: Spotlight on Transportation report, Autodesk surveyed and interviewed 900 leaders and experts from 14 countries across the transportation industry for their insights about digital transformation, AI, talent, collaboration, and sustainability.
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