Tag: AEC
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Navigating the AI Landscape in AEC with Stjepan Mikulić
In this episode of the AI AEC Show, I interview Stjepan Mikulić, founder of AI in AEC and keynote speaker for the upcoming AI in AEC conference in Helsinki. Is AI a hype, or should the construction sector embrace it as the next significant technological innovation? Find out on the AI AEC Show. The topics…
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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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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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Employee-Driven Application Development in AEC
Most AEC companies rely on off-the-shelf software, which they customize using in-house templates, libraries, and workflow automation. However, if this approach becomes too restrictive, firms often partner with external software developers or establish internal coding teams to create tailor-made tools. While custom software development can address urgent and specific needs, it comes with significant costs,…
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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
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Construction Productivity Measurement Conundrum – AEC Business
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) regularly publishes interesting reports about construction worldwide. I found their latest construction productivity report interesting. Two things stuck out for me: how companies measure productivity and what productivity interventions are most impactful. The report was based on RICS’ Q3/2023 Global Construction Monitor data, which surveyed 3285 company responses.…
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AI in AEC 2025 with Vesa Järvinen
In this episode of the AEC Business Podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Vesa Järvinen of AINS Group about the AI in AEC conference. We also delved into the present and future of AI in the construction sector, exploring how this transformative technology is being integrated and its potential impacts. The world’s first…
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Construction’s Mission Impossible? – AEC Business
“Good morning, Construction. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to lead the construction industry in a high-stakes race against time. The challenge: double the industry’s growth by 2040.” That is the gist of McKinsey’s August 2024 article, “Delivering on construction productivity is no longer optional.” The article paints a picture of an…
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Making Renovation Less Risky – AEC Business
Dutch bank ING’s research found that the overall EU construction market’s share of renovation and maintenance grew from 48% in 2008 to more than 54% in 2022. Despite its prevalence, renovation remains a conscious risk-taking for developers and builders. Due to various surprises, the costs of these projects can increase unpredictably, and builders may even…