Wired to Build

Aligning Innovation with Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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Summary

In this episode, Nick Caravella (⁠Avicado⁠) is joined by Justin Seymour (Avicado) and Cosmin Ticu (Kahua) to discuss the role of AI in construction and operations.

Throughout the conversation, they:

  • explore the different terms and concepts related to AI, such as descriptive analytics, predictive analytics, machine learning, and generative AI.
  • emphasize the importance of data ownership and the need for organizations to centralize and digitize their data.
  • discuss the challenges and concerns around AI, including job displacement and the need for transparency in AI models.

    • The episode concludes with practical steps for organizations to become AI-ready, including assessing their current analytics capabilities and starting with business intelligence.

    Takeaways

    • AI in construction and operations includes descriptive analytics, predictive analytics, machine learning, and generative AI.
    • Data ownership is crucial, and organizations should centralize and digitize their data.
    • Challenges and concerns around AI include job displacement and the need for transparency in AI models.
    • To become AI-ready, organizations should assess their current analytics capabilities, start with business intelligence, and gradually explore more advanced AI techniques.

      • Chapters

      00:00 Introduction and Excitement around AI in Construction and Operations

      03:20 Demystifying AI and Understanding Different Concepts

      08:24 Partnerships and Overcoming the Barriers of Bad Data

      15:05 Importance of Submittals and RFIs in AI Analysis

      18:23 Data Ownership and Collaboration in the Construction Industry

      25:02 Integrating Data and Establishing Common Ground

      32:01 AI Adoption and Meeting People Where They're At

      38:00 Becoming AI-Ready: Assessing Analytics Capabilities

      44:09 Conclusion and One Thing to Do to Become Wired to Build

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