About This Episode

In this episode, Patric Hellermann and Shubhankar Bhattacharya revisit the topic of AI in construction and AEC startups 18 months after their initial discussion. They examine the current state of AI applications, discuss the challenges and opportunities, and share their updated perspectives on AI's role in the industry.

In This Episode

The hosts reflect on the AI hype cycle and its impact on investment trends

Patric and Shub discuss the defensibility of AI-based solutions and the importance of focusing on building real businesses

They explore energy efficiency concerns in AI applications, particularly for complex tasks like 3D modeling

The conversation highlights the value of applying AI thoughtfully to solve specific industry problems

Timestamps

(00:00) - Introduction and recap of previous AI discussions

(02:13) - Reflections on AI investments and market trends

(10:11) - Discussion on the defensibility of AI solutions

(18:27) - Exploring practical AI applications in construction

(28:01) - The importance of building businesses vs. chasing AI trends

(33:54) - Exciting AI applications in material design and 3D modeling

(38:56) - Energy efficiency concerns in AI applications

(41:03) - Concluding thoughts on AI in construction

Resources or Companies Mentioned

OpenAI: https://openai.com/

Nvidia: https://www.nvidia.com/

Procore: https://www.procore.com/

Plan Radar: https://www.planradar.com/

Fieldwire: https://www.fieldwire.com/

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