Category: AI
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The Future of AI Agents with Alexander De Ridder of SmythOS
In this inaugural episode of the AI AEC Show, I sat down with Alexander De Ridder, a technology visionary and founder of SmythOS. We discuss AI agents and how they will change our everyday. SmythOS is a platform that aims to revolutionize human-AI interaction by enabling seamless collaboration through AI agents. SmythOS was one of…
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Buildots Launches Conversational AI Assistant
Buildots has unveiled Dot, an AI-driven assistant designed specifically for construction process management. This move could reshape how project teams interact with site data. Dot is one of the industry’s first interactive GenAI tools, enabling construction professionals to ask direct questions about their project’s status and get precise answers in real time. Launched in London…
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Report Highlights Trends in Construction Tech, Digitization, and AI
Bluebeam, a top technology provider for AEC professionals, has just released its “Building the Future: Bluebeam AEC Technology Outlook 2025” report. This report highlights key global trends in construction technology, including the role of AI and digital tools. Based on insights from over 400 AEC technology leaders, the report also uncovers challenges that prevent full-scale…
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BST Global Launches AI + Data Consortium for the AEC Industry
BST Global has announced the formation of its AI + Data Consortium, a collaborative effort to use AI and data to drive innovation in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry. The consortium brings together leaders from globally recognized firms to share expertise and shape the future of the AEC industry. The group’s goal is…
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Simplismart Secures $7M to Make AI Adoption Easier for Enterprises
AI adoption is skyrocketing, with OpenAI projected to generate over $10 billion in revenue next year. However, many businesses still struggle to integrate AI into their operations. Simplismart, a company founded by former Oracle and Google engineers, aims to address this challenge by simplifying AI deployment. With a recent $7 million funding round led by…
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Construction and AI: What Contractors Need to Know from ABC’s New Report
The Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) has just released its fourth annual construction technology report, which dives deep into AI’s evolving role in the construction industry. “ABC contractor members and the overall contracting community want more information on AI and how it can help them improve safety, quality and profitability—and win more work,” said Matt…
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Safeguarding AEC Data: Best Practices and Insights from Egnyte’s Kevin Soohoo
In this episode of the AEC Business Podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Kevin Soohoo, Senior Director of Global AEC Practice at Egnyte. We delved into the critical topic of data security in the AEC industry, particularly in the context of AI. Kevin provided an overview of Egnyte, a data management and governance…
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Tech Supercycle: Preparing Your AEC Firm for the Future
The WDBE Summit kicked off in Helsinki on October 3, featuring two days of partner and community sessions, along with four compelling keynote presentations. One of the keynote speakers was Mark Bryan, Senior Foresight Manager at the Future Today Institute, bringing over 20 years of experience in commercial design. In his talk, he stressed the…
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Unlocking Profitability in Construction with Data-Driven Innovation
Last Friday, I attended a seminar in Otaniemi that shared insights from the AIXCon R&D project. This initiative aims to drive systemic change in the construction industry by developing new data-driven methods and tools. AIXCon was a collaborative effort between Aalto University, VTT, and three companies: Trimble, Flow Technologies, and Celsa Steel, with KONE also…
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Experimental AI-Generated Episode of the AEC Business Podcast
How would you feel if an AI app turned your blog post into a natural-sounding conversation between two bots? I’ve tried many speech-related apps, but NotebookLM left me amazed. The post Experimental AI-Generated Episode of the AEC Business Podcast appeared first on AEC Business. View the original article and our Inspiration here