AI isn’t just about flashy tools—it’s about transforming how AEC firms research, analyze, and make decisions. In this episode of KP Unpacked - the number one Podcast in AEC, Jeff Echols and Frank Lazzaro dive deep into the power of AI research tools and how you can use them to work smarter, not harder.

Key takeaways from this episode:

• Why AI research tools are changing the game for AEC firms
• Frank’s personal formula for finding 12 minutes of efficiency daily using AI
• Real-world examples of how AI tools outperform traditional research methods
• The top AI tools you should be using: ChatGPT Deep Research, Storm, and Perplexity
• How to avoid AI's common pitfalls in data analysis and research workflows
• Actionable tips to start using AI research tools in your business today

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Are Gen Z professionals really unambitious, entitled, and disconnected—or just playing by a different set of rules? In this bold episode of KP Unpacked, KP Reddy and Jeff Echols break down the generational clash transforming AEC firms, sparked by this LinkedIn post from KP.

They cover:

• Why “pay your dues” thinking no longer works
• How Gen Z’s ambition is faster and bigger
• What real relationships look like in a remote-first world
• Why merit > networking for this generation
• How inauthenticity kills trust instantly

This isn’t just a culture chat—it’s a blueprint for modern leadership.

🧠 Insights from KP & Jeff

• Boomers and Gen X often confuse different values with lack of ambition.
• Gen Z sees through performative workplace behavior and calls out inefficiency.
• Innovation doesn’t come from doing things “the way we’ve always done them.”
• Leadership must adapt to more frequent check-ins and faster execution cycles.
• Legacy systems and tenure-based promotions feel rigged to younger professionals.

This is the number one podcast in AEC.
Let’s unpack.

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What if your “too early” is actually right on time?

In this episode of KP Unpacked - the number one podcast in AEC, Jeff Echols sits down with structural engineer turned AI innovator Kevin Jeswani to unpack one of KP Reddy’s boldest articles: Your Career Deserves a Firestarter Moment.

Kevin’s story is the ultimate proof that you don’t need a senior title to start driving change in the AEC industry.

From automating his own workflows to launching data-driven initiatives at startups, Kevin shares how he broke out of the traditional career path, embraced AI before it was trendy, and built a role that didn’t exist on any job board.

🚀 Key takeaways:

• Why "waiting your turn" is a career killer in the age of AI
• How engineers can transition into innovation roles without starting over
• The real mindset shift behind disrupting yourself before you're disrupted
• What early-career professionals really need to hear about leadership

This episode is a wake-up call for anyone stuck in the loop of outdated career advice. Whether you’re five months or fifteen years into your career—it’s time to spark your own fire.

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