Inside the Numbers: AI Risk in Engineering with Jim Compton and Joe Bates

Jeff Urbanchuk

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September 21, 2026

Artificial intelligence is moving fast and engineering firms are being asked to adopt it just as quickly. But what does that mean for risk?

On this episode of Engineering Influence, Jim Compton and Joe Bates dig into new research from the ACEC Research Institute examining how AI adoption is reshaping risk exposure across the engineering industry. They break down what the data actually shows: where firms are seeing the most risk, how leadership is thinking about liability and oversight, and what firms of every size should be considering as they build out their own AI strategies.

Whether you’re just starting to explore AI tools or already integrating them into your workflows, this conversation offers a data-driven look at where the industry stands and where it’s headed.

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Jeff Urbanchuk

Jeff Urbanchuk is the SVP of Communications & Marketing at ACEC