Full Transcript for BIM and AI in Construction

no, or you could answer three, which is yes and or no. 00:03:18.907 --> 00:03:26.057 But I would love to support in exploring the possibilities. 00:03:26.057 --> 00:03:27.902 We've got those coming on through. 00:03:27.902 --> 00:03:35.742 I see some um interest here in exploring more. 00:03:35.742 --> 00:03:36.625 I love to see that. 00:03:36.625 --> 00:03:39.931 All right. 00:03:39.931 --> 00:04:06.775 Now our third poll question here does your firm have an AI tool decision matrix with ethical guardrails considered yes, no, or yes and or no? 00:04:06.775 --> 00:04:10.002 I would love support in revising or creating one. 00:04:10.002 --> 00:04:22.836 All right, all right. 00:04:22.836 --> 00:04:25.461 Even more interest here in learning more. 00:04:25.461 --> 00:04:31.252 So that's awesome to see. 00:04:31.252 --> 00:04:31.593 All right. 00:04:31.593 --> 00:04:33.494 So those were the poll questions for today. 00:04:33.494 --> 00:04:37.396 Thank you so much for engaging with us and Jamil. 00:04:37.396 --> 00:04:44.020 I'm sorry, mark, I will go ahead and turn things over to you so you can get things rolling. 00:04:45.161 --> 00:04:48.323 Thank you so much, misty, for your kind introduction managing the poll. 00:04:48.323 --> 00:04:49.983 I'm excited to see those results as well. 00:04:49.983 --> 00:04:57.487 And especially thank you to Applied Software for providing a platform for our firm to share ideas and stoke positive change in the construction community. 00:04:57.487 --> 00:05:04.266 And thank you, matt Dillon, for hosting the Q&A later today. 00:05:04.266 --> 00:05:10.519 Our firm has enjoyed partnering with Applied Software over the last five years in mutually creating impactful and positive change and providing a great service to the industry. 00:05:10.519 --> 00:05:12.797 I'm thrilled to speak about this topic. 00:05:12.797 --> 00:05:14.496 It's something I hold dear to me. 00:05:14.496 --> 00:05:30.102 I'm looking forward to my conversation with Matt and I'm very much looking forward to hearing the audience in the Q&A and, having already seen the results of the polling in the webinar Today, I'll share my vision with you on how I feel AI will impact building information modeling. 00:05:30.571 --> 00:05:38.044 Towards the end of the presentation, I'll share with you 18 AI tools that are in the market today and could be useful for your firm in the Q&A section. 00:05:38.044 --> 00:05:41.139 And in the Q&A section, I can talk about the elephant in the room. 00:05:41.139 --> 00:05:51.922 How dangerous is AI really For now, though in the near term, I do believe that AI tools will be used to augment and improve our work experience. 00:05:51.922 --> 00:06:04.938 In the midterm, I believe that AI tools will elevate many of the industry's technical minds to subject matter experts and implementation consultants and, in the far term, there will be far-reaching impacts and integration of AI into nearly every element of our lives. 00:06:04.938 --> 00:06:23.817 The concepts I will speak to you about today are future-looking and, in addition to building this company over the last six years, I've invested heavily in developing innovative concepts like these that I will present, having performed internal R&D as well as met with a number of early-stage companies to develop joint partnership ventures and go to market arrangements. 00:06:23.817 --> 00:06:28.562 If you and your company are working on such ideas or interested in collaborating, I would love to hear from you. 00:06:28.562 --> 00:06:42.540 Even in our current work, you are likely using some form of artificial intelligence via real time collaboration, robotics on construction sites and planning and scheduling. 00:06:42.540 --> 00:06:49.359 The most attainable examples would be the text autocomplete in your email program that many of you have likely already seen and noticed. 00:06:49.359 --> 00:06:57.276 In addition to the day-to-day tools already in use or soon to be in use, how will AI revolution building, information modeling? 00:06:57.276 --> 00:07:04.321 Some questions to ask throughout the presentation would be how will your firm decide on and integrate these tools? 00:07:04.321 --> 00:07:10.982 How will your firm decide which guardrails to consider in your tool selection, if you're not already thinking about these questions. 00:07:10.982 --> 00:07:12.474 Our firm would love to collaborate with you. 00:07:12.474 --> 00:07:16.350 In the meantime, I'd like to take you on a visionary journey. 00:07:16.350 --> 00:07:17.152 Please join me. 00:07:22.260 --> 00:07:32.083 In the dynamic landscape of the construction industry, the intersection of artificial intelligence and building information modeling marks a transformative paradigm shift. 00:07:32.083 --> 00:07:41.762 This synergy, fueled by advanced algorithms and machine learning, brings forth a wave of innovation that deeply impacts various facets of construction processes. 00:07:41.762 --> 00:07:51.980 Consider the project planning process, where AI algorithms analyze historical data, project specifications and external factors to optimize scheduling. 00:07:51.980 --> 00:08:04.651 Through machine learning, these algorithms adapt to evolving conditions, predicting potential delays and providing actionable insights for proactive decision making. 00:08:04.651 --> 00:08:10.692 This not only enhances project efficiency, but also significantly contributes to timely project delivery. 00:08:10.692 --> 00:08:17.412 Moreover, ai-driven BIM excels in improving accuracy throughout the construction lifecycle. 00:08:17.412 --> 00:08:25.960 During the design phase, intricate details and complex geometries are meticulously handled by AI algorithms, minimizing errors and ensuring precision. 00:08:25.960 --> 00:08:34.155 This not only mitigates the risk of design flaws, but also contributes to a reduction in rework, translating to a cost savings for stakeholders. 00:08:34.155 --> 00:08:42.991

Collaboration within construction teams undergoes a revolutionary transformation with the integration of AI into BIM workflows. 00:08:42.991 --> 00:08:48.892 Advanced algorithms facilitate seamless communication among architects, engineers and contractors. 00:08:48.892 --> 00:09:00.798 Real-time data sharing and instant updates ensure that all stakeholders are on the same page, fostering a collaborative environment that accelerates decision-making and minimizes the likelihood of miscommunication. 00:09:00.798 --> 00:09:08.942 In essence, this amalgamation of AI and BIM is not merely a technological leap. 00:09:08.942 --> 00:09:10.189 It's a catalyst for a new era of construction excellence. 00:09:10.189 --> 00:09:42.551 By harnessing the power of artificial intelligence, construction professionals are empowered to navigate complex challenges with greater foresight, efficiency and precision, ultimately redefining industry standards and paving the way for innovative and sustainable construction practices. 00:09:47.900 --> 00:09:55.434 Let's continue our journey into the evolution of design processes within the construction realm, where the marriage of AI and BIM takes center stage. 00:09:55.434 --> 00:10:04.794 This exploration reveals the seamless integration of AI into BIM workflows, unlocking the possibilities that redefine the landscape of smart and efficient design. 00:10:04.794 --> 00:10:10.544 Imagine a scenario where architects are engaged in designing a complex structure. 00:10:10.544 --> 00:10:18.534 Where architects are engaged in designing a complex structure, ai algorithms embedded within the BIM framework analyze historical design data, local building codes and environmental factors. 00:10:18.534 --> 00:10:29.752 By doing so, they assist architects and construction professionals in generating design iterations that not only comply with regulations, but also optimize for sustainability and energy efficiency. 00:10:29.752 --> 00:10:38.261 This not only accelerates the design phase, but also ensures that the final structure aligns with contemporary standards for environmental consciousness. 00:10:40.106 --> 00:10:46.562 As design iterations progress, smart algorithms play a pivotal role in streamlining decision-making processes. 00:10:46.562 --> 00:10:56.672 Ai evaluates the implications of design choices in real time, considering factors such as material costs, construction feasibility and energy efficiency. 00:10:56.672 --> 00:11:04.653 Architects and engineers can thus make informed decisions swiftly, optimizing the design for both functionality and cost-effectiveness. 00:11:04.653 --> 00:11:13.543 Furthermore, the integration of AI into BIM workflows empowers design professionals to break new ground on sustainability and innovation. 00:11:13.543 --> 00:11:22.669 Smart algorithms can analyze data related to sustainable building materials, energy consumption patterns and environmental impact. 00:11:22.669 --> 00:11:35.632 By leveraging

this information, architects, engineers and construction professionals can collaboratively create structures that not only meet aesthetic and functional requirements, but also contribute positively to the environment. 00:11:35.632 --> 00:11:41.472 In essence, the synergy between AI and BIM and design processes is a game changer. 00:11:41.472 --> 00:11:51.592 It propels construction professionals into a realm where the iterative nature of design is augmented by intelligent algorithms, fostering creativity, sustainability and efficiency. 00:11:51.592 --> 00:11:55.970 This integration represents more than a technological advancement. 00:11:55.970 --> 00:12:03.428 It is a paradigm shift towards a future where smart design is synonymous with thoughtful, informed and sustainable construction practices. 00:12:07.421 --> 00:12:19.153 Immerse yourself in the impactful role of artificial intelligence in the realm of construction as we unveil the prowess of AI-driven clash detection, a technological marvel revolutionizing the construction phase. 00:12:19.153 --> 00:12:30.215 Through cutting-edge applications of AI within building information modeling, we witness a paradigm shift in identifying and mitigating clashes, paving the way for error-free construction processes. 00:12:30.215 --> 00:12:33.747 Clashes paving the way for error-free construction processes. 00:12:33.747 --> 00:12:40.810 Consider this large-scale construction project where multiple disciplines contribute to the BIM model architectural, structural and mechanical, electrical and plumbing, as well as other traits. 00:12:40.810 --> 00:12:53.143 Ai algorithms meticulously scrutinize these intricate models, detecting potential clashes among various components, such as duct conflicting with structural elements or electrical conduits intersecting with plumbing systems. 00:12:53.143 --> 00:13:02.860 In traditional approaches, clash detection often relies on clash detecting tools that may not consider how and why the clash exists, leading to time-consuming coordination. 00:13:02.860 --> 00:13:10.186 However, ai analyzes the BIM model at a granular level, predicting clashes with a high degree of accuracy. 00:13:10.186 --> 00:13:16.030 This not only expedites the detection process, but also captures subtle clash nuances that might be overlooked. 00:13:18.201 --> 00:13:22.051 The impact of AI-driven clash detection extends beyond mere identification. 00:13:22.051 --> 00:13:26.711 It catalyzes a smoother construction process by facilitating proactive problem solving. 00:13:26.711 --> 00:13:35.814 Upon identifying clashes, ai algorithms provide detailed reports highlighting clash locations and suggesting alternative design solutions. 00:13:35.814 --> 00:13:43.793 This empowers project teams to address issues swiftly, minimizing the need for extensive rework and revisions during the construction phase. 00:13:43.793 --> 00:13:51.447 The tangible benefits are substantial, translating into considerable time

and resources and savings. 00:13:51.447 --> 00:14:17.868 Translating into considerable time and resources and savings, with AI at the forefront of clash detection, exemplifies the convergence of advanced technology and construction, offering a transformative solution to an old-age challenge. 00:14:17.868 --> 00:14:32.209 Witness the tangible impact of accelerating error-free construction, as AI takes center stage in enhancing clash detection within BIM models, setting new standards for precision, efficiency and resource optimization in the construction industry. 00:14:41.999 --> 00:14:56.769 Within the same large-scale construction project being imagined, which involves multiple stakeholders and intricate design specifications, through AI analytics integrated into the BIM framework, vast data sets encompassing everything from project timelines to resource allocation, to material costs and energy consumption are systematically processed and analyzed. 00:14:56.769 --> 00:15:03.725 The AI algorithms not only extract meaningful patterns from this data, but also predict potential challenges and opportunities. 00:15:03.725 --> 00:15:09.324 For project managers, this means having a comprehensive understanding of project dynamics in real time. 00:15:09.324 --> 00:15:19.852 Ai-based analytics can provide insights into the progress of different construction phases, identify bottlenecks and predict potential risks. 00:15:19.852 --> 00:15:28.889 Armed with this information, project managers can make data-driven decisions to optimize workflows, allocate resources more efficiently and ensure the project stays on course. 00:15:28.889 --> 00:15:36.686 Moreover, ai analytics and BIM empower stakeholders to make informed choices that extend beyond the construction phase. 00:15:36.686 --> 00:15:48.527 For instance, in the realm of facility management, data-driven insights derived from BIM models can inform decisions about maintenance schedules, energy efficiency enhancements and space utilization optimization. 00:15:48.527 --> 00:15:55.988 This holistic approach ensures that the benefits of AI analytics continue to manifest throughout the entire lifecycle of a built environment. 00:15:57.834 --> 00:16:02.631 The synergy between AI and BIM and data-driven decision-making transcends the immediate project. 00:16:02.631 --> 00:16:13.689 Its impact echoes throughout the industry Stakeholders, armed with actionable insights, become architects of change, steering construction practices towards greater efficiency, sustainability and innovation. 00:16:13.689 --> 00:16:26.651 In essence, the integration of AI analytics into BIM not only unlocks the potential of data, it reshapes the decision-making landscape, ushering in a new era where informed choices drive the success of the construction industry. 00:16:26.651 --> 00:16:42.124 As I bring you into the last chapter of our journey, let's cast our gaze into the future of construction collaboration, unveiling the profound impact of AI on the coordination and communication dynamics within BIM. 00:16:42.124 --> 00:16:52.829 Immerse yourself into a landscape where AI-enhanced BIM transcends conventional boundaries, fostering seamless collaboration among diverse stakeholders, architects, trade partners and beyond. 00:16:52.829 --> 00:17:04.243 Witness firsthand how this fusion of technologies propels the industry towards unprecedented levels of transparency, real-time interaction and success in constructing sustainable and innovative projects. 00:17:06.241 --> 00:17:15.815 Ai-enhanced BIM acts as the connective tissue of a geographically dispersed team of construction professionals, facilitating seamless communication across geographical boundaries. 00:17:15.815 --> 00:17:27.271 Language barriers are overcome, as AI algorithms assist in translating design specifications and project updates in real time, ensuring that all stakeholders, regardless of location, are on the same page. 00:17:27.271 --> 00:17:32.365 In the realm of project coordination, ai becomes the orchestrator of synergy. 00:17:32.365 --> 00:17:37.754 Consider a situation where changes to the design are required due to unforeseen circumstances. 00:17:37.754 --> 00:17:53.040 Ai algorithms, with their ability to analyze the entire BIM model and assess the implications of design alterations, swiftly communicate these changes to all relevant parties all relevant parties. 00:17:53.040 --> 00:17:57.592 This not only expedites decision-making, but also ensures that every stakeholder is aware of modifications in real-time, minimizing the risk of divergent interpretations. 00:17:57.592 --> 00:18:04.881 Transparency is a cornerstone of successful collaboration and AI within BIM can serve as a beacon of clarity. 00:18:04.881 --> 00:18:10.205 Stakeholders have access to real-time project data, progress updates and potential challenges. 00:18:10.205 --> 00:18:20.691 This transparency cultivates a shared understanding of project objectives and constraints, fostering a collaborative environment where everyone is empowered to contribute meaningfully to the project's success. 00:18:23.201 --> 00:18:30.047 In this journey of peering into the future, the impact of AI-enhanced collaboration and coordination extends beyond immediate project benefits. 00:18:30.047 --> 00:18:36.130 The ripple effect is felt across the industry as a whole, setting a new standard of how construction projects are executed. 00:18:36.130 --> 00:18:49.090 The fusion of AI and BIM not only enhances efficiency, but also paves the way for sustainable and innovative construction practices, positioning the industry at the forefront of technological advancement and collaborative excellence. 00:18:49.090 --> 00:18:52.121 Thank you for taking this forward looking journey with me. 00:18:52.121 --> 00:18:56.832 I'd love to now share with you a sample of tools that are already in the market today. 00:18:57.980 --> 00:19:08.820 While the concept of AI is still

nascent and much of what I have presented today is a vision of the future, there are tools today that actively use AI concepts and can be integrated into your company today. 00:19:08.820 --> 00:19:21.842 I definitely welcome the audience to take a screenshot of this if they would like, as well as the next slide, which is several sources used to prepare this presentation. 00:19:21.842 --> 00:19:26.072 What makes the tool is the real-world application of the concept. 00:19:26.072 --> 00:19:32.043 Again, in the near term, I believe that AI tools will be actively used to augment and improve our work experience. 00:19:32.043 --> 00:19:35.639 In the midterm, I believe that AI tools will be actively used to augment and improve our work experience. 00:19:35.639 --> 00:19:44.835 In the midterm, I believe AI tools will elevate many of our industry's technical minds to subject matter experts and implementation consultants and in the far term, there will be far-reaching integration of AI in every element of our lives. 00:19:47.721 --> 00:19:49.908 The tools presented here are for ideation only. 00:19:49.908 --> 00:19:55.792 There may be better, suitable alternatives based on your company's needs and know what you're buying. 00:19:55.792 --> 00:19:59.770 Is it sold as AI but is really a non-AI computational model? 00:19:59.770 --> 00:20:03.008 Must the product have AI to be useful? 00:20:03.008 --> 00:20:08.370 What process should a company follow to find the best tools to use? 00:20:08.370 --> 00:20:11.769 Is your firm already working on compiling a needs list? 00:20:11.769 --> 00:20:18.864 How will the company successfully implement and integrate this tool For the vision outlined today? 00:20:18.864 --> 00:20:23.424 Future tools will require tremendous amounts of data, collaboration and investment to come to fruition. 00:20:23.424 --> 00:20:30.821 I'm so excited to be at the forefront of this vision and so excited to share it with you, and excited to see the tools that continue to materialize. 00:20:30.821 --> 00:20:32.849 Thank you for your time. 00:20:37.360 --> 00:20:38.122 Thank you so much. 00:20:39.225 --> 00:20:39.666 Oh yes, ma'am. 00:20:39.666 --> 00:20:40.228 Thank you, misty. 00:20:40.228 --> 00:20:45.563 Just have a couple more slides on the sources and then a little bit about us as well. 00:20:45.563 --> 00:20:49.092 So I jumped the gun there, misty. 00:20:49.653 --> 00:21:02.816 That's okay, Thanks, but do want to say that this is definitely a snapshot into our lives, a view into our lens areas our firm is investing in, and a small essence of what is possible, what is coming and what we're all working with. 00:21:02.816 --> 00:21:14.663 Do you need help in performing any of these needs-based assessments for AI tools which would best bring AI and help you integrate, or are you seeking BIM consulting, detailing or scanning services? 00:21:14.663 --> 00:21:23.683 If your questions don't get answered in the Q&A today or you would like to learn more, I would love to continue the conversation, and I'm best reached at moden, at bimdesignsnet. 00:21:23.683 --> 00:21:28.420 And once again, I do want to thank you so much for making the time to hear me today. 00:21:28.420 --> 00:21:35.233 Time is our most valuable asset and I treasure that you would spend your time with me, and I'm excited to transition to the Q&A portion. 00:21:37.559 --> 00:21:38.422 Okay, thanks, Mark. 00:21:38.422 --> 00:21:43.288 Let's talk about that elephant in the room that you mentioned. 00:21:43.288 --> 00:21:45.832 We hear about it all the time. 00:21:45.832 --> 00:21:47.074 Is the danger of AI real? 00:22:01.679 --> 00:22:10.848 Yeah, thank you for asking, Matt, and I do know that there's a lot of publicity on it and you know there's a lot of science fiction movies about what is possible and a lot of the science fiction. 00:22:10.848 --> 00:22:19.942 I feel that this will be the primary how all of us typically primarily see AI, and I also see that Pandora's box is wide open. 00:22:19.942 --> 00:22:25.513 Ai is currently programmed by humans and humans set those ethical guardrails for AI. 00:22:25.513 --> 00:22:40.241 So well-defined ethical guardrails will reduce the quote-unquote real danger of AI, and I do believe personally that there's a need for regulation and oversight in developing AI at the corporate level and the government level. 00:22:40.241 --> 00:22:55.039 And the question of how to manage and collaborate with AI will have to be answered, as has been answered and constantly being answered in human-to-human collaboration as well constantly being answered in human-to-human collaboration as well. 00:22:58.720 --> 00:22:59.020 Great, great. 00:22:59.020 --> 00:23:00.264 So AI-powered CEOs are an intriguing concept. 00:23:00.264 --> 00:23:04.120 Can you explain how AI is being utilized to augment the decision-making and leadership role of a CEO in a company like BIM Designs? 00:23:05.621 --> 00:23:05.862 Sure. 00:23:05.862 --> 00:23:06.622 Thanks for asking. 00:23:06.622 --> 00:23:07.443 Yeah. 00:23:07.443 --> 00:23:19.676 So, for those that may not be aware, this is a reference to Mika, who is an AI robot that a Polish beverage company, named Diktador, announced in 2023. 00:23:19.676 --> 00:23:29.174 So I put a little bit of thought into this, since that made some big news waves internationally and within the AI community. 00:23:32.699 --> 00:23:54.534 Internationally and within the AI community, I think, in regards to repetitive and necessary CEO tasks, such as the sharing and repeating the company vision, upholding and teaching company values, creating simplicity out of complexity, I really think that there's things that an AI powered algorithm or entity can do wonders on today, and quite possibly also relationship building. 00:23:54.534 --> 00:24:07.167 You know, there's maybe slightly more sophisticated elements of seeking investment and strategic planning and harnessing the power of individual

thought and turning that into group collaboration. 00:24:07.167 --> 00:24:15.813 I believe the power of AI has the ability to get there, and we've got, you know, a has the ability to get there and we've got a road to travel to do that. 00:24:15.813 --> 00:24:34.128 But I think we will see humanoid-like or human representations of this artificial intelligence, and learning how to embed that and work with it and collaborate with it is really going to be our strength in that that and work with it and collaborate with. 00:24:34.148 --> 00:24:36.899 it is really going to be our strength in that. 00:24:36.899 --> 00:24:45.016 Okay, so, with the adoption of AI in the AEC and the owner sector, what challenges or concerns should companies be aware of and how? 00:24:45.037 --> 00:24:45.699 can they address them effectively? 00:24:45.699 --> 00:24:53.972 Well, I think there's a number of things to consider and integrate into the decision-making process. 00:24:53.972 --> 00:24:58.585 So you know, to start, is the technology actually AI? 00:24:58.585 --> 00:25:01.672 Is it machine learning or another computational model? 00:25:01.672 --> 00:25:05.047 And it's you know, maybe at its essence. 00:25:05.047 --> 00:25:14.164 Is that question necessary, I would say, other than knowing what you're buying and making sure that you're being advertised something that truly is? 00:25:14.164 --> 00:25:21.288 Of course, it's so difficult to peek behind the curtains and even if any of us could, would we be able to understand the code? 00:25:21.288 --> 00:25:37.633 Maybe a select few of us would, but I would, in the essence of building trust with your vendors, really dig in to understand what is their engineering and scientific approach to solving these problems, so that you can make sure that what is being sold is what's being bought. 00:25:39.840 --> 00:25:42.225 I also lean on the data. 00:25:42.426 --> 00:25:52.553 I would want to make sure that the data that I'm training the AI algorithm with is my own data to be able to share, and who owns that data is a question I would want to answer. 00:25:54.260 --> 00:25:56.906 I'd also want to build and earn trust with the algorithm. 00:25:56.906 --> 00:26:19.845 I wouldn't place trust implicitly and definitely be on the lookout for hallucinations and as far as long-term efficacy, data volume and accuracy and ownership of that data, I believe, is the current challenge and may be for quite some time, especially for large enterprises that have particularly sensitive IP protection protocols. 00:26:19.845 --> 00:26:31.606 A few years ago, I heard a quote from Peter Sandergaard, who is a senior vice president of Gartner, and he says that information is the oil of the 21st century and analytics is the combustible engine, and in between that is the AI. 00:26:31.606 --> 00:26:38.932 That information is the oil of the 21st century and analytics is the combustible engine, and in between that is the AI that interprets the data and produces

the analytics. 00:26:38.932 --> 00:26:44.567 So really, a lot of it is going to come down to the data, the use of the data and the ownership of the data. 00:26:44.587 --> 00:26:48.371 Yeah, you know. 00:26:48.371 --> 00:26:52.415 Going back to you know concerns about the dangers of AI and the guardrails. 00:26:52.415 --> 00:27:04.166 From a leadership perspective, how can the greater construction community help to ensure that implementation of AI technologies complies with industry regulations and standards regarding data protection and privacy? 00:27:06.015 --> 00:27:07.009 Yeah, thank you for the question. 00:27:07.009 --> 00:27:14.423 You know, very, very important question, as it's incumbent upon, you know, companies to self-regulate themselves. 00:27:14.423 --> 00:27:21.583 It's incumbent for companies to hold the government accountable and it's incumbent upon the government to hold companies accountable through regulation as well. 00:27:21.583 --> 00:27:27.020 So it's a, you know, it's a symbiotic effort and it's something that will take partnership and collaboration. 00:27:27.020 --> 00:27:40.981 And I do feel that to hold the industry accountable and to ensure data protection and privacy, it will absolutely be necessary to know what one is buying, to know what data is being handed over and how that data is used by the vendor. 00:27:40.981 --> 00:27:56.640 And again, I would look into the existing or net new needed IT and IP protection questionnaires that may exist within our firms to understand if they've been augmented for AI tools and if they need to be revisited or not. 00:28:00.510 --> 00:28:08.196 How has AI-driven innovation improved efficiency and precision in the AEC owner sector and what are some of the real-world examples of these improvements? 00:28:08.196 --> 00:28:09.201 Are there any? 00:28:10.790 --> 00:28:12.797 Well, I do think it's too soon to tell. 00:28:12.797 --> 00:28:26.021 There are a lot of products out there Some of those I presented earlier today and it may be difficult to measure, since AI is going to be so heavily integrated into the workflows and there may have to need to. 00:28:26.021 --> 00:28:30.336 What are the KPIs that we're addressing before we implement AI? 00:28:30.336 --> 00:28:33.943 And what are the KPIs we're addressing before we implement AI, and what are the KPIs and how do we take that measurement afterwards? 00:28:33.943 --> 00:28:38.761 So it will be important to measure the ROI in that sense, but it'll take a very conscious effort to do. 00:28:38.761 --> 00:28:41.236 It's difficult but not impossible. 00:28:41.236 --> 00:28:45.210 But I am very excited about what has already been announced to the market. 00:28:45.210 --> 00:29:02.961 You know, not yet mentioned but briefly shown in the tools section was Autodesk, Forma and InfoDrainage, and Autodesk has really been focusing the last few years on creating AI-based tools that deliver into the construction space and delivering on some of the use cases that I spoke about today. 00:29:02.961 --> 00:29:07.254 So I'm very excited to see the potential of those tools. 00:29:07.254 --> 00:29:10.218 In addition, other tools that oh go ahead, Matt. 00:29:10.919 --> 00:29:12.643 No, I'm sorry, I just I was just agreeing with you. 00:29:13.323 --> 00:29:14.685 Oh sure, in person. 00:29:14.685 --> 00:29:17.254 I'd love to hear your thoughts on on Forma and InfoDrainage as well. 00:29:18.417 --> 00:29:19.139 Well, to me, that's a. 00:29:19.139 --> 00:29:23.695 That's a really good example of how Autodesk is implementing AI. 00:29:23.695 --> 00:29:25.477 They've put a lot of R and D. 00:29:25.477 --> 00:29:38.957 Forma is really still in its infancy, but it's a platform that Autodesk has really gotten behind and we're going to see it evolve over time to be something significantly more than it is. 00:29:38.957 --> 00:29:56.958 But even right now, you know, for conceptual design, early site analysis, getting really good concrete feedback at an early stage of the design process as to sustainability, early stage of the design process as to sustainability, noise impact, site utilization, with really very little effort on the front end. 00:29:56.958 --> 00:29:59.243 It's promising, very promising. 00:30:00.511 --> 00:30:16.598 Yeah, I'm super excited to see it and I'm grateful that there's such a strong relationship between ASTI and Autodesk and BIM Designs and Autodesk that there would be some ability to see what's coming out in the future and be a collaborative participant in that. 00:30:18.250 --> 00:30:35.455 Some other tools to check out would be tools that improve the estimating process, like Toggleai and Blueprintsai, as well as Accounts Payables, tools that would integrate AI-like processes, ai-like tools such as VersaPay and Kensho. 00:30:35.455 --> 00:30:38.582 And then there's real-time sharing tools. 00:30:38.582 --> 00:30:51.956 I imagine a lot of us or most of us, if not all of us have seen popping into a Zoom meeting that it says, hey, this meeting is using an AI data companion, so that companion will summarize meetings and assign actions. 00:30:51.956 --> 00:31:06.146 And then imagine, going one step further, that those outputs of the AI data companion within Zoom are eventually integrated with other productivity tools that already have AI embedded into it, like ClickUp, so that actions can be assigned and managed automatically. 00:31:06.146 --> 00:31:15.376 So a massive streamlining and project management and project management and workflows um is is in the near future yeah, yeah, just something as simple as note-taking. 00:31:15.396 --> 00:31:22.720 You know we we use, uh, some ai here at applied software sometimes for handling that and summarizing meetings. 00:31:22.720 --> 00:31:35.518 So yeah, um, so do you think I will have a great impact in 3d and panoramic scanning technologies and how we acquire structural data in traditional buildings, and how does that align, if so, with

modern design and sustainability standards? 00:31:37.069 --> 00:31:48.935 Yeah, I think in terms of safety on the job site, I think applying AI in this visual panorama is probably going to be the most impactful, and we already see tools like that today. 00:31:48.935 --> 00:31:53.193 So I would check out openspaceai and some other. 00:31:53.193 --> 00:32:00.793 I also named drone deploy earlier, but another couple of tools that weren't named earlier were Doxil and Cupix. 00:32:00.793 --> 00:32:13.319 All of those are related around capturing video on the job site in various forms, analyzing that video or changes in the video and then providing recommendations on that video. 00:32:13.319 --> 00:32:15.622 So it could be safety topics. 00:32:15.622 --> 00:32:21.475 It could be progress billing and not invoicing until the progress is complete. 00:32:21.475 --> 00:32:29.198 So various tools are out there today with great visions. 00:32:29.198 --> 00:32:47.021 Other elements not with a specific tool named, but other use cases could be like drones and hard hats and backpack sensors that are equipped scanners that are equipped with scanners and cameras to monitor projects in real time and ensure that work activity is compliant and with safety and sustainable standards in a construction project. 00:32:49.051 --> 00:32:51.539 And you mentioned that AI can augment job roles in the industry. 00:32:51.539 --> 00:32:59.356 Can you provide examples of how AI is enhancing those job roles and shifting the focus from mundane tasks to quality assurance and quality control? 00:33:01.000 --> 00:33:01.742 Yeah, absolutely. 00:33:01.742 --> 00:33:16.264 I do see that there will be a major uplifting of subject matter experts and I think that's a great opportunity for all of us and a couple of those areas to bring that subject matter expertise and I think that's a great opportunity for all of us and a couple of those areas to bring that subject matter expertise into would be like risk management. 00:33:16.264 --> 00:33:24.871 Ai can be used to analyze large volumes of historical data and inform project managers to mitigate future risk on the projects. 00:33:24.871 --> 00:33:36.782 Similarly, with scheduling optimization, AI can consider resource and material availability and weather conditions and other variables to inform project managers and help maintain project schedules. 00:33:39.551 --> 00:33:48.682 So what strategies do you believe should be considered to facilitate the transition for employees, ensuring that they can adapt and collaborate effectively with AI technologies? 00:33:54.149 --> 00:33:59.520 collaborate effectively with AI technologies, I think, removing ourselves from the concept that AI will be all-consuming and a fear-based approach. 00:33:59.520 --> 00:34:02.894 I really think it's important for all of us to lean in from curiosity. 00:34:02.894 --> 00:34:06.143 That'll really yield the highest level of success. 00:34:06.143 --> 00:34:14.539 The benefits of the technology will absolutely work their way into all sorts of business processes and they have in many ways, as has been discussed today. 00:34:14.539 --> 00:34:22.523 So really, how can each employee lean in with that curiosity and understand where AI tools can best support their individual responsibilities? 00:34:25.291 --> 00:34:29.503 Got a few questions in the Q&A section of the webinar. 00:34:29.503 --> 00:34:33.436 Neil asks if you have an opinion on Firmus. 00:34:36.081 --> 00:34:36.483 I haven't. 00:34:36.483 --> 00:34:38.436 I can take a look at it while we're live here. 00:34:39.831 --> 00:34:40.452 F-I-R-M-U-S. 00:34:46.163 --> 00:34:56.159 Right, I haven't heard of them, but just from the homepage I can see that they they're in line with the risk mitigation that was discussed earlier in the in the call, so I think that's you know that that's another tool worth considering. 00:34:57.509 --> 00:35:00.378 Same same person Neil is asking. 00:35:00.378 --> 00:35:00.719 He sees. 00:35:00.719 --> 00:35:10.103 I'll just read the questions, as I see data as being the biggest challenge, as most projects have a number of different companies who all address data differently. 00:35:10.103 --> 00:35:15.121 Until we can get all on the same page, or at least in the same book, integration is going to be difficult. 00:35:15.121 --> 00:35:17.974 Is there a solution that exists for that issue? 00:35:19.297 --> 00:35:25.632 Yeah, Neil, great comments discussing firmus and firmusai and also this question. 00:35:25.632 --> 00:35:28.915 I can't say I'm aware of a solution. 00:35:28.915 --> 00:35:40.547 Having been in the technology space, my guess is there'll be a look, a push for an agnostic data form or tools that will transform the data to be agnostic. 00:35:40.547 --> 00:35:51.666 So that would be a challenge to overcome and those tools may already exist internally at companies that are developing AI algorithms. 00:35:51.666 --> 00:36:03.297 So I definitely agree that the availability of the data and the accessibility of the data is a choke point for the growth and learning curve of algorithms. 00:36:03.297 --> 00:36:11.431 Just if you think about it from the concept of a BIM model, it's not possible to do clash detection when you only have one model to train from. 00:36:11.431 --> 00:36:21.798 It may take thousands or millions of prior projects, prior BIM models, to even be able to for the system to even think about what might be a potential solution. 00:36:24.891 --> 00:36:26.054 One more up, peter. 00:36:26.054 --> 00:36:31.134 I think this was kind of a little bit tongue-in-cheek, but I think it's a valid question regardless. 00:36:31.134 --> 00:36:40.500 It kind of goes back to the dangers of AI and some of the fears people have about it, and the question is how long before Revit technicians are replaced by AI? 00:36:40.500 --> 00:36:45.179 And I think the bigger question is is AI going to take jobs away? 00:36:45.179 --> 00:36:45.500

Right? 00:36:47.329 --> 00:36:51.672 Yes, it's a very hard question for me to hypothesize or predict. 00:36:51.672 --> 00:36:57.213 What I believe is that jobs will change. 00:36:57.213 --> 00:37:32.847 Repetitive tasks or learnable tasks will become learned by the system, and that also creates an opportunity for detailers and or Revit technicians or knowledge subject matter experts to move to a consultancy basis or quality control basis or effectively collaborate as they would an apprentice or as they would a colleague, collaborate with the system to co-create the inevitable solution. 00:37:32.847 --> 00:37:49.119 So I don't know that it technically replaces and if there's a timeline for technically replacing, and I do see that the role and how that day-to-day role is performed may change and it may change abruptly or it may change over time. 00:37:49.119 --> 00:37:54.132 Change and it may change abruptly or it may change over time. 00:37:54.132 --> 00:38:06.284 And my closest recommendation would be look at the jobs that AI has already impacted since last year and look at how those jobs have, you know, permutated and changed and how those individuals have adapted. 00:38:07.730 --> 00:38:12.141 Yeah, you know I'll put a little personal anecdotal touch on this. 00:38:12.221 --> 00:38:20.355 You know, back when I was first getting started in architecture, back in the late 70s, early 80s, you know, computers were just becoming a thing. 00:38:20.355 --> 00:38:27.820 People were starting to use them for work and at home and there was a lot of concerns then about computers taking people's jobs away. 00:38:27.820 --> 00:38:40.739 And I remember, you know, you had secretarial pools with just these rooms full of people that were doing nothing but typing up letters and memos and things like that for upper level executives, and you had drafters. 00:38:40.739 --> 00:38:43.492 You know you had a whole room full of people that were doing nothing but drafting. 00:38:43.492 --> 00:38:51.931 And while those jobs technically may have gone away, I think the people that were performing them migrated over to other things. 00:38:51.931 --> 00:38:57.173 It just changed their role and it changed the way that they contributed to the overall project or the business. 00:38:57.173 --> 00:39:04.518 So I think that's really, really that's kind of where I see AI going, or how AI is going to impact things as well. 00:39:04.518 --> 00:39:13.563 It's not going to take jobs away, it's just going to change the way we work together and the way we work and deliver projects. 00:39:15.270 --> 00:39:28.349 Thanks, matt, and I'll add to that that the subject matter expertise of detailers, especially our journeyman detailers, is instrumental and pivotal in the construction process today and absolutely well into the future. 00:39:28.349 --> 00:39:52.143 Today and absolutely well into the future, the buildings could not be built today without our journeyman detailers, and I really feel that even if that role changes to how the tool is used or, you know, collaborating more closely with that tool, the subject matter expertise that our detailers have will, will you know, forever be needed. 00:39:54.630 --> 00:39:55.232 Well, I think that's. 00:39:55.232 --> 00:39:58.121 That's all the questions we have in the Q and a section. 00:39:58.121 --> 00:39:59.733 I don't see any more. 00:39:59.733 --> 00:40:02.842 So, Misty, I don't know. 00:40:02.842 --> 00:40:05.179 I think we may be finished. 00:40:06.451 --> 00:40:11.556 It looks like there was a request to show the resource page once more, or it sounds like you'll share that out, Misty. 00:40:12.311 --> 00:40:25.277 Yeah, that's what I was going to ask is, while we wait for any just final lingering questions, allowing some time for some people to type that in, if you could share the resources page and then I can share that out in an email to all of you guys. 00:40:25.277 --> 00:40:26.181 So you have that. 00:40:26.181 --> 00:40:34.514 This has also been recorded, so you guys will receive a link to the recording to review it within 24 to 48 hours. 00:40:34.514 --> 00:40:38.043 So if you don't receive either of those, you can reach out to me. 00:40:38.043 --> 00:40:43.880 I'm going to put my email in the chat box here and you can reach out. 00:40:43.880 --> 00:40:48.498 And if you guys have any additional questions, want to learn more, you know, reach out to us. 00:40:48.498 --> 00:40:51.052 We'd love to answer those questions and connect with you. 00:40:51.052 --> 00:40:54.960 But yeah, it looks like we don't have any more questions. 00:40:55.000 --> 00:40:56.203 So thank you all. 00:40:56.203 --> 00:40:59.536 Hey, mark, thank you for coming to this webinar. 00:40:59.536 --> 00:41:00.679 Matt, you as well. 00:41:00.679 --> 00:41:07.302 I know this is such an incredibly important topic, you know, right now, for many industries, including this industry. 00:41:07.302 --> 00:41:11.520 So thank you so much for bringing this to the forefront and talking through that. 00:41:11.520 --> 00:41:13.766 Thank you all for attending today. 00:41:13.766 --> 00:41:19.351 We hope it was meaningful and impactful for you and your businesses, and we do look forward to seeing you all on future webinars. 00:41:19.351 --> 00:41:20.835 So have a wonderful rest of the week. 00:41:22.259 --> 00:41:22.902 Thank you, misty. 00:41:22.902 --> 00:41:26.980 Thank you so much, misty, thank you Matt, thank you, thank you everybody.