Who we are
AECO at a glance
AECO Innovation Lab is a digital transformation partner, bringing together the best from industry, academia, and government to provide collaborative, innovative, research driven answers to challenging industry problems. We want to create an environment for government and industry to work together to achieve faster, greener, better building solutions for society.
Our mission
AECO Innovation Lab is dedicated to breaking down silos and increasing the productivity of AEC and government institutions by providing a hub for collaboration, knowledge sharing, and digital transformation.
Our vision
AECO Innovation Lab empowers the architecture, engineering, construction, and associated government sector by connecting stakeholders to produce research driven, innovative, commercial solutions that tangibly improve business outcomes.
The Leadership Team
Our leadership team is committed to delivering an environment of collaboration and innovation throughout the company and to transform the most rev
Arash Shahi
Chief Executive Officer
Arash is an entrepreneur and innovator who feels fortunate to have enjoyed a remarkable career with significant achievements in the architectural, engineering, construction (AEC) and academic sectors.
A high-performance executive with interpersonal savvy, Arash is recognized for his ability to bring stakeholders together on collaborative initiatives, and as a digital technology visionary. He was recently named as one of the Top 40 Under 40 in Canadian Construction for his innovative work. Arash holds a PhD in construction engineering and management technologies and co-founded the Building Innovation Research Centre at University of Toronto.
Arash’s experience, educational background and passion for the AEC sector propelled him to co-create AECO Innovation Lab, which is poised to revolutionize the adoption of digital technology in AEC and related industries and governments. AECO provides research, software, and business development services to transform insights into real-world solutions.
Mark Anderson
Chief Commercial officer
Mark Anderson has over 20 years of business experience connecting people and managing partner relations. He has worked with diverse groups and organizations to establish collaborative teams focused on achieving shared goals. Mark’s most recent efforts helped establish the One Ontario coalition, with over 35 organizations involved in helping Ontario streamline the development approval process. He has been instrumental in stakeholder engagement operations of AECO and One Ontario and brings a wealth of strategic experience to the team.