Purpose
This tool is designed to help organizations identify and evaluate potential risks related to external influences on the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) sector. It highlights policy, regulatory, and market trends that may impact planning, operations, partnerships, and program outcomes.
How to Use This Tool
- Review the listed risk categories and example impact areas.
- Use the sample risk identification questions to guide discussion and analysis.
- Incorporate relevant insights into a broader risk assessment process or decision-makingframework.
- Use alongside internal risk evaluation tools for a more complete understanding of potentialvulnerabilities.
Why It Was Created
The AEC sector operates in a rapidly evolving policy and regulatory environment. This reference was developed to provide organizations with a structured lens to proactively assess how external factors — such as federal executive orders, climate policy, workforce challenges, or funding changes — may influence their initiatives or strategic planning. It is intended as a flexible resource to support strategic foresight, cross-functional discussions, and risk-informed decision making.