2026 signals
Where the field is moving:
- Cloud collaboration
- AI-assisted CAD
- Interop with Revit/Inventor
What to bet on
How to allocate your learning time:
- 70% on foundational skills that don't age
- 20% on trends with 3+ year traction
- 10% on experiments
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