Category: AI
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Nemetschek’s AI Evolution: What’s Next for AEC?
In this episode of the AI AEC Show, host Aarni Heiskanen is joined by Charlie Sheridan, Chief Data and AI Officer at Nemetschek Group. The discussion delves into artificial intelligence’s transformative impact on the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry. Charlie shares his extensive technology background, from his early days at Intel, where he focused…
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Strategic Implementation of AI in AEC
In this episode of the AI AEC Show, host Aarni Heiskanen welcomes Dr. Sam Zolfagharian, co-founder and president of YegaTech, a consulting firm focused on AI strategies for the AEC industry. Dr. Zolfagharian shares her background in structural engineering and her journey into the world of AI. She discusses her firsthand experiences on construction sites,…
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Standardization, AI, and BIM with Jugal Makwana
I did an interview with Jugal Makwana at InfraBIM Open 2025 in Tampere, Finland. He had just delivered his keynote, “Role of Standards and Standardization in the Age of AI.” We discussed standardization, AI, and BIM. Jugal is a Senior Executive of Industry Transformation and Strategic/Open Ecosystem at Autodesk. Standardization has significantly transformed in recent…
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Balancing Tradition and Technology in Bringing AI to AEC
In this episode of the AI AEC show, host Aarni Heiskanen discusses the integration and challenges of AI in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry with Antti Ainamo, a keynote speaker and an associate professor at the University of Tartu. Antti shares his journey from a business background to AI research and explores three…
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Can AI create the perfect construction CV?
AI writing tools, such as ChatGPT, are gaining popularity among job applicants. But there are common pitfalls construction professionals should avoid in order to stand out from the crowd. By Nadine Buddoo. Image: Dreamstime.com In today’s fast-paced job market, many applicants make the mistake of relying too heavily on AI to help create CVs and…
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Microsoft and AEC: Insights from Ajoy Bhattacharya
In this episode of the AI AEC Show, host Aarni Heiskanen welcomes Ajoy Bhattacharya, Director of Technology Strategy at Microsoft and keynote speaker at the upcoming InfraBIM Open 2025 conference. They discuss Microsoft’s strategy for the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry, highlighting the transformative role of AI and innovation in construction. Ajoy shares insights…
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Will the AI Frenzy Continue in 2025?
In AEC technology, 2024 was undoubtedly the year of AI. Every company seemed to announce its pledge to embrace artificial intelligence in the coming years, not to mention the numerous startups that peppered their pitch decks with promises of bleeding-edge innovation. Tech developers who had been using machine learning before the generative AI boom were…
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Don’t Miss AI in AEC 2025: The Future of Building is Here
Are you ready to be part of the artificial intelligence revolution in the AEC sector? Then mark your calendars for March 19-20, 2025, and head to Helsinki, Finland, for AI in AEC 2025. You can also attend virtually. AI in AEC 2025 is the world’s leading event dedicated to exploring the transformative potential of AI…
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AI AEC Show: Chat Your Way to Construction Success with Buildots’ Dot
What if you could have a conversation with your construction management tool? In this episode of the AI AEC Show, we dive into how Buildots’ innovative AI assistant, Dot, is making that a reality. Aarni Heiskanen interviews Amir Berman, the Director of Product Management at Buildots. They discuss the game-changing impact of AI on construction management and the…
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AI AEC Show: Augmenta Gives Designers Superpowers
In this episode of the AI AEC Show, host Aarni Heiskanen interviews Aaron Szymanski and Francesco Iorio, the visionary founders of Augmenta, to explore how generative AI is revolutionizing design. Augmenta’s platform gives designers superpowers by automating complex workflows, doubling productivity, and enabling better, faster decision-making. Discover the fascinating origin story of Augmenta, born from…