Opening Remarks
Javier officially kicked off the event’s first full day of sessions by sharing the “why” behind BST Global’s ambition to host this AI-focused, industry-first summit. He also presented his perspective on the driving forces impacting the AEC industry, and how AI and big data will transform nearly every aspect of our industry.
Read MoreThe Future of AEC: From Data as a Byproduct to a Data-Centric Business
In the past 18 months, the industry has seen an explosion in the adoption of generative AI and large language models by individuals and organizations. Latest advances in GPT models have opened the door to a new era in the use of natural language as the interface between humans and computers, while also providing the…
Read MoreDesigning for a Sustainable World
For most data and analytics leaders, the goal is to leverage AI and data science techniques to drive company growth and productivity. While this is key, driving value through the lens of sustainability and resilience is where Arup’s mission of “ Shaping a Better World” plays an important role in how the company leverages AI.…
Read MoreReimagining Client & Employee Experiences With AI
Artificial intelligence has emerged as a truly transformative technology. Much like its disruptive predecessor, the internet, it is emerging not solely as a technology innovation, but as a catalyst for reimagining experiences. There are myriad benefits to applying AI within the AEC industry, not the least of which is the potential to reshape client interactions…
Read MoreGeneration, Hallucination & Mitigation: Navigating the Complex Journey to the Data-Driven Consultancy of Tomorrow in the Age of AI
The expectations for AI have never been higher but the challenges and risks are real. Though not for the faint of heart, it’s critical to the future of the AEC industry that firms maintain a standard of care and mitigate risks while fostering the transformation necessary to use data, AI and machine learning effectively. Justin…
Read MoreHarnessing the Power of AI in a Cyber-Driven Era: Opportunities & Challenges for AEC
In today’s digital world, cyber threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated and frequent. As the AEC industry continues embracing AI technologies to drive innovation and efficiency, it is critical to ensure that cybersecurity risks are managed effectively. Ricardo explored the opportunities and challenges AEC organizations face in harnessing the power of AI in a cyber-driven era.…
Read MoreConverting the AI Opportunity to Value With a Client-Centric Data Strategy
Jason discussed building a corporate data strategy centered on clients to improve the odds of AI investments rapidly returning on initial investment and helping secure a broader corporate transformation, all while fostering client loyalty. Developing and implementing a data strategy can be daunting, so this session explained how to break the process down into manageable…
Read MoreAI: The Human Element
J Nick discussed the human element of AI implementations and use, focusing on staff retention, upskilling, reskilling and recruitment. He explained how to communicate with business staff and leaders about the changes and opportunities that could lead to process automation, knowledge base enhancements, generative output, assistive tech and more.
Read MoreThe New Sexy: Transforming Quality, Safety & Risk Management Through AI
When it comes to AI in the AEC industry, it has mostly been the cover page–ready applications of AI to the infrastructure lifecycle getting the attention. However, there are equally valuable applications of AI within core support functions in our organizations, specifically Quality, Safety and Risk (QSR) management. Kevin covered a series of real-world and…
Read MoreRedefining Design Landscapes: Exploring Generative AI’s Impact Across Visual, Spatial & Semantic Realms
Jonathan explored the impact of generative AI on the design process and how large language models (LLMs) have the potential to reshape architectural and design workflows. Through the lens of three technological application domains — visual, spatial and semantic — Jonathan discussed how these advancements are influencing innovative space planning and challenging traditional design paradigms.…
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