Building a Smarter Future: The Role of DAM & AI in AEC Success

Tired of digging through chaotic folders, endless email threads, or files named “FINAL_v3_reallyFINAL_useTHISone”? You’re not alone.

In this session, we’ll explore how AEC firms can modernize their marketing workflows with Digital Asset Management (DAM) and AI. We’ll unpack common pain points—like finding the right project photos, building resumes, or pulling proposal content—and show how a DAM strategy purpose-built for the AEC industry can transform hours of manual work into seconds with automation.

Whether you're just starting to explore DAM or you're already using OpenAsset, you’ll walk away with something valuable. We'll cover recent feature releases, share practical tips for organizing your assets, and show how new AI tools like tagless search and automated content generation are changing the game.

Expect interactive polls, a conversational demo, and real-world strategies you can bring back to your firm, including how to make a strong business case to leadership.

About our Speaker: Omni Ehmann – Sr. Account Executive, OpenAsset

With over 13 years of experience in the software industry, Omni Ehmann helps AEC firms adopt technology that simplifies workflows, saves time, and supports strategic growth. As an Account Executive at OpenAsset, she works closely with marketing and business development teams to solve everyday challenges around managing project photos, resumes, and proposal content. Her passion lies in making complex software feel approachable—and showing marketers how to turn disorganized folders into powerful, searchable libraries that actually work for them.

Omni also serves as the Director of Education for SMPS Columbus, where she leads the planning and execution of the chapter’s bi-monthly educational events. Her focus is on increasing the knowledge base and productivity of members through timely, relevant programming that supports their success within their firms.