The AEC Innovation
Weekly Blueprint
Stop policing models. Start leading change.
Master the business of AEC innovation through a proven operational roadmap.
My mission is to help others succeed, and my reward is knowing I did something to help you achieve your goals.
The Industry Challenge
Are you "Stuck" in the
Specialist Silo?
Most BIM, VDC, and Technologists have the "technical guts," but they lack the operational roadmap to make innovation stick. If you're tired of being treated like a service department, it’s time to shift your perspective.
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The Technical Trap
Moving beyond ISO, LOD, and AI buzzwords into real business value.
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The Integration Gap
Aligning technical execution with C-Suite organizational targets.
01. The Friction
Real-World Conflict
A tactical story of a project or career "stuck" point that we need to solve.
02. Mentorship Lab
Video Explainer
An exclusive high-impact video breakdown of the week's lesson.
03. Knowledge Vault
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Actionable Tool
Downloadable templates, guides, or checklists you can implement TODAY.
04. Community Portal
Inner Circle
Lifetime access to our Members-Only Community of Practice.
Ecosystem Overview
Watch this short video to lean more about setting up your personal experience within the UNSTUCK Ecosystem. It's not just a weekly newsletter, it's a blueprint for success.
LET'S COLLABORATE
Ready to Level Up Your Career?
Actionable Systems for Scaled Growth
The OpEX5 Operating System: Exclusive access to my proven operating system for AEC success. I offer direct strategic support through OpEx5 LLC:
- 1-on-1 Coaching: Personal mentorship to navigate your specific career or project hurdles.
- OpEX5 AEC Integrator Live Group Cohort: 5 Week intensive group transformation focused on organizations with BIM/VDC communities looking to lead change. (10) 45 minute sessions to educate, collaborate, take action and drive results for your career and improve the business.
- Public Speaking / Client Engagements: From Keynotes for conferences or tailored engagement for your organization, to hands-on sessions to jumpstart your team’s digital transformation.
- Strategic Advisory: High-level consulting for firms looking to integrate knowledge management and digital transformation into true operational excellence.
Jennifer Suerth
"I feel fortunate to have worked closely with Rick at Mortenson, and I credit much of my career success to his great leadership. He continues to be a mentor to me, and he's been pushing innovation and thought leadership long before technology roles in construction existed like they do today.
You can't talk about Virtual Construction or technology in our industry without Rick's name coming up. He's not only innovative and brilliant, but he's a true leader and collaborator. The construction industry would be a lot different of a place if there were more people like Rick.
His passion and continued efforts to push innovation are what make him successful in anything he tackles."
-Â Jennifer Suerth
Senior Director of AEC Strategy | Autodesk
Rolando Mendoza
"Rick has tremendous passion to help people become the innovators they were born to be. His thoughtfulness and focus in developing and fostering innovation that focuses on outcomes is unparalleled in an industry that struggles to invest in research and development. His ability to inspire projects and organizations to step outside of the box and always ask “Yes, and...” has inspired thought leadership throughout our industry.
His voice and leadership has impacted the development of viable solutions in VDC, VR/AR, Project Controls, 4D simulation, visualization, DFMA just to name a few. His relentless focus on helping people be the best version of themselves in an industry that is ripe for innovation has been inspiring. A true leader, and a true innovator by nature."
-Â Rolando Mendoza
Director of Design - Principal @ Bermello Ajamil & Partners
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Swathi Kottali
"I’ve personally benefited from Ricardo’s clarity, honesty, and deep understanding of what it actually takes to move from “policing models” to leading real digital transformation in AEC. Long before “innovation” became a buzzword, he was helping people think differently—about systems, people, and leadership.
Seeing him open up that mentorship journey to the broader AEC BIM/VDC + Technology community is powerful. This is the kind of guidance many of us wish we had earlier in our careers—and I’m genuinely excited to see the impact this will have on the current & next generation.
If you’ve ever felt stuck, plateaued, or unsure how to grow beyond execution into influence—this is worth paying attention to."
-Â Swathi Kottali
Regional BIM/VDC Manager | Yates Construction