The fields of architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) have always thrived on collaborative design. From building information modeling to architectural rendering, designing the built environment takes a combination of different perspectives and skills.

Historically, most of the collaborative design in AEC has been done face to face and in work offices. However, we are now living in the age of digital transformation. New technologies and software are allowing more companies to collaborate no matter where they are through the use of cloud computing. This allows workers with an internet connection to design online and share their work with coworkers in real time.

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, more architects and designers are becoming displaced from their work office, and being asked to work remotely. Now more than ever, cloud-based design is vital to the AEC industries.