BST Global Fortifies Leadership to Steer AEC Industry’s AI Future

TAMPA, FL – March 12, 2026 – BST Global, a specialized provider of AI-powered project intelligence™ solutions, has bolstered its executive leadership, appointing two seasoned industry veterans to its management team. The move signals a clear strategic effort to deepen its expertise and accelerate its growth strategy within the rapidly evolving Architecture, Engineering, and Consulting (AEC) sector. Stan Bunn has been named Executive Director of Strategic Accounts, and Steve Shepherd has taken the role of Executive Director of Solutions Delivery.

The appointments come at a pivotal moment for both the company and the industry it serves. As AEC firms grapple with digital transformation, BST Global is positioning itself as a central player in guiding the industry's adoption of artificial intelligence. The addition of Bunn and Shepherd is designed to reinforce this position by strengthening both high-level client partnerships and the practical execution of its sophisticated software solutions.

“Stan and Steve are highly respected and proven leaders within the AEC industry, and we are thrilled to have them join the BST Global Executive Management team,” said Javier A. Baldor, BST Global’s Chief Executive Officer. “Each brings exceptional leadership, deep industry experience and a demonstrated commitment to helping our clients achieve their full potential. As we continue to execute our ambitious vision and growth strategy, their expertise and leadership will be instrumental in guiding our organization forward.”

Strengthening the Core for Strategic Growth

The dual appointments target two critical pillars of the company’s operations: high-level commercial strategy and ground-level solution implementation. As Executive Director of Strategic Accounts, Stan Bunn will leverage his more than three decades of experience to manage the company's most significant global client relationships. His mandate includes shaping enterprise commercial strategy, driving revenue, and working directly with C-suite leaders to align BST Global's AI-driven solutions with their long-term business objectives. This role is pivotal for embedding the company's technology not as a simple tool, but as a core component of a client's digital transformation journey.

Complementing this strategic focus, Steve Shepherd, in his role as Executive Director of Solutions Delivery, will ensure that the company's promises of innovation translate into tangible results for clients. He will continue to lead the global solution delivery and client enablement programs, focusing on enhancing implementation quality and accelerating the time-to-value for firms adopting BST Global’s platforms. With extensive experience in technology leadership, Shepherd’s oversight is crucial for maintaining a modern, scalable, and effective delivery methodology that can keep pace with the AEC industry's evolving demands.

Together, the roles represent a comprehensive approach to market leadership: Bunn is tasked with expanding the vision and securing strategic buy-in, while Shepherd is responsible for ensuring the vision is executed flawlessly, delivering measurable performance, visibility, and business outcomes.

Navigating the AI Revolution in AEC

BST Global's leadership expansion is set against the backdrop of a seismic technological shift in the AEC world. The industry, historically slower to adopt new technologies, is now in the midst of an AI-fueled revolution. The global market for AI in construction alone was valued at nearly $3 billion in 2023 and is projected to skyrocket to almost $17 billion by 2030, reflecting a compound annual growth rate of nearly 27%. This explosive growth underscores the immense pressure on firms to modernize or risk being left behind.

However, adoption is not without its hurdles. Many AEC organizations are hindered by legacy software, siloed data across disparate platforms, and a lack of standardized data formats. These challenges make it difficult to prepare the high-quality, structured data that AI and machine learning models require. Furthermore, significant barriers remain in the form of high implementation costs, a persistent skills gap, and a lack of clear strategic roadmaps for technology integration.

It is precisely this complex environment that companies like BST Global aim to navigate for their clients. By offering specialized, AI-powered solutions designed specifically for the project-based nature of AEC firms, they provide a pathway through the complexities of digital transformation. The new executive appointments are a direct response to this market need, bringing in leadership with the specific expertise required to address these industry-wide challenges.

Beyond ERP: A Vision for Project Intelligence

For decades, the AEC industry has relied on Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems to manage finances, resources, and projects. While BST Global has a flagship ERP offering, its strategic vision extends far beyond traditional management tools. The company is championing the concept of AI-powered “Project Intelligence™,” a paradigm shift from reactive reporting to proactive, predictive insights.

CEO Javier Baldor has often described this vision as creating a “Waze for projects”—a system that uses real-time data and predictive analytics to identify potential risks, forecast outcomes, and suggest course corrections before issues derail a project. This approach moves beyond simply tracking what has happened to intelligently guiding what should happen next.

The appointments of Bunn and Shepherd are integral to realizing this vision. Bunn's role in strategic accounts is essential for communicating the value of this forward-looking approach to firm leaders, helping them understand how project intelligence can drive better business outcomes. Shepherd’s solutions delivery team is then responsible for implementing this “Waze” system, ensuring the data flows correctly and the predictive insights are accessible, reliable, and actionable for project managers on the ground.

This focus on a comprehensive, AI-driven ecosystem helps differentiate BST Global in a competitive market that includes major players like Deltek, Autodesk, and Bentley Systems. While many competitors offer powerful tools, BST Global's strategy is to own the niche of holistic, data-driven project intelligence for the entire project lifecycle.

Building an Ecosystem of Innovation

To further cement its leadership role, BST Global has been actively cultivating an ecosystem of industry leaders and innovators. The company hosts an annual AI Summit that brings together thought leaders from some of the world's most influential AEC firms, including Jacobs, Stantec, WSP, and Gensler. These forums are not just marketing events; they are collaborative sessions aimed at shaping the future of AI in the built environment.

More formally, the company has established the AI + Data Consortium, a group of technology leaders from firms like AECOM and Arup dedicated to defining best practices, producing original research, and advocating for AI-powered innovation across the industry. By facilitating these conversations and collaborations, BST Global positions itself as a central hub of knowledge and a trusted partner rather than just a software vendor.

This community-building effort, combined with the strategic fortification of its executive team, paints a picture of a company on a clear mission. By investing in top-tier leadership focused on both strategy and execution, BST Global is making a definitive statement about its commitment to leading the AEC industry into a new era of intelligent, data-driven project delivery.