Category: Artificial Intelligence
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viAct Raises $7.3 M in Series A Funding to Expand AI-Powered Safety Solutions
Safety AI startup viAct has announced the successful closure of a US$7.3 million Series A funding round. The round was led by Venturewave Capital, an Irish impact investing firm, with participation from Singtel Innov8, Korea Investment Partners, and PolyU Entrepreneurship Investment Fund. viAct is an AI company dedicated to enhancing safety and efficiency in high-risk…
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Skema.ai: Reimagining BIM with Reusable Intelligence
Welcome to another edition of the AI AEC Show! In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Marty Rozmanith, Co-founder and CTO of Skema.ai. Marty is an authority on AEC tech; he was instrumental in the development of Revit and now leads the charge at Skema, the company behind what they call the…
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AI Strategies for Smarter Proposal Writing in AEC
In this episode of the AI AEC Show, Aarni Heiskanen sits down with Steve Karp, Chief Innovation Officer at Unanet, a leading provider of ERP and CRM solutions for government contractors and AEC firms. With over 30 years of experience in tech and finance, Steve shares a unique perspective on how AI is reshaping proposal…
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From Fantasy to Fact: Cristina Andersson on Our Robotic Future
In this episode of the AI AEC Show, I sat down with Cristina Andersson, a Finnish robotics pioneer whose journey from educator to EU-level robotics strategist is as fascinating as it is inspiring. From launching the EU Robotics Week in Finland to advising ministries on AI and robotics in healthcare, Cristina has a front-row seat…
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Beyond BIM: Building Empathy in AEC
Construction focuses on the most tangible and physical aspects of our environment. Yet, it is often described as a people-oriented business. If people are essential, psychology should be as important a research area as building information modeling or AI. Still, we mainly discuss technology, design, regulations, or financials at construction meetups. A delightful exception to…
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Warning issued over use of AI to comply with lifting regs
“We’ve already seen cases where AI has provided misleading information about Thorough Examinations, leaving businesses with a false sense of compliance. To ensure your equipment meets legal requirements, always check official Health and Safety Executive or UK Material Handling Association guidance or, better still, speak to a CFTS-accredited examiner.” View the original article and our…
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Don’t Be Adam: Reinventing Processes Before Adding AI
Tuomas Syrjänen’s keynote at the AI in AEC 2025 conference was a wake-up call. Drawing on his extensive experience in data science, consulting, and board service in the construction sector, he challenged the audience’s assumptions about the industry’s future. Tuomas began his journey in data science in the 1990s, founded Futurice in 2000, and currently…
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Using Ambient Sound as Construction Progress Indicator
The AI in AEC 2025 conference showcased various technologies, applications, and case studies. Takahiro Morohashi, a researcher at the Kajima Research Institute, introduced an innovative technology that utilizes AI to analyze ambient sound from a job site. Getting data for situational awareness AI-powered construction progress monitoring applications require data from the job site to assess…
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What’s Next for AI in Construction – An Interview with Oracle’s Josh Kanner
In this episode of the AI AEC Show, I sat down with Josh Kanner, Senior Director of Product and Strategy at Oracle Construction & Engineering, to explore how AI is transforming construction. Josh, a seasoned AI-driven construction tech expert, shared insights on how Oracle is helping its customers harness AI for smarter decision-making, risk mitigation,…
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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,…