#077 - AI's Transformative Impact on Architecture and Engineering - Conversational Design, Predicting Delays and Saving £200bn

In today’s episode of Bricks & Bytes, we have Alan Mosca, Co-Founder and CTO at nPlan

In this episode, we learn about how AI is starting to transform construction planning, design, and risk analysis, how generative AI is helping architects rapidly iterate over design options, and much more!

Tune in to find out about:

• How NPlan accurately analyses historical project data to predict future delays and budget overruns with over 90% accuracy
• His predictions for design to be completed with conversational AI
• What jobs AI threatens the most
• Tips for technical founders in ensuring their AI products solve real problems and the importance of vertical specialisation.

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Alan Mosca | Co-Founder and CTO at nPlan

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Timestamps:

(00:00:00 - 00:02:13) - Intro

(00:03:31 - 00:08:18) - How Alan got into machine learning and AI

(00:08:19 - 00:16:12) - Use of AI to predict construction project risks 

(00:16:13 - 00:24:18) - How to apply AI/ML to optimization and planning in construction

(00:24:19 - 00:45:26) - Impact of AI in construction

(00:45:26 - 00:48:26) - Outro