How AI and Digital Engineering are Redefining the Future of Infrastructure: Jon Kramer in Forbes

I believe the future of infrastructure design will be defined by firms that treat AI not as replacement for expertise but as an amplifier of it.

– Jon Kramer, OHM Advisors President

In his latest Forbes Business Council article, OHM Advisors President Jon Kramer explains how digital engineering and AI-assisted modeling are shaping infrastructure design. By freeing engineers from repetitive tasks, these tools can enable greater focus on critical work and potentially accelerate informed infrastructure decisions. This is transformational for communities striving to do more with less.

But while the potential benefits are strong, Jon cautions AE leaders to apply these tools thoughtfully. As he explains, technology alone isn’t enough to replace human insight. 

“Technology accelerates decision-making, but ultimately, people determine the direction,” he says.

That’s why at OHM Advisors digital engineering is not someone’s job title— it’s a mindset embraced across teams. We’re integrating AI into traditional workflows while learning how to leverage data to design smarter and produce more sustainable outcomes for communities.

For AE leaders, Jon offers three recommendations:

1.    Create a digital-first culture and leverage AI to improve workflows
2.    Pause before acting on AI driven insights
3.    Keep people at the center of every decision

This article marks Jon’s third contribution to Forbes Business Council, following his earlier pieces on managing growth and career loyalty and leadership. Together, these features showcase the value of OHM Advisors’ voice in national conversations about growth and leadership.

Read Jon’s full article in Forbes. 
 

About OHM Advisors

OHM Advisors is the community advancement firm, delivering award-winning work across the architecture, engineering and planning spheres. Founded in 1962, we believe in the power of multidisciplinary teamwork to find ideas that aren’t just different—they are better. Recognized as an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm, our 800+ person team operates across multiple states throughout the U.S., partnering with leaders at all government levels, school districts, developers, universities and private companies to create great places for people.