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The Rise of the AI: Impact of AI and Machine Learning in Construction

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The field of construction is well placed to benefit from the advent of machine learning and artificial intelligence. As part of the BIM 360 Project IQ Team at Autodesk, I've had the privilege of being a part of Autodesk's foray into machine learning for construction. This talk will focus on summarizing the developments in this space, and we'll cover some ways in which one can prepare to maximize value from this technology. The class has 2 sections. The first part provides a broad survey of some of the applications of AI and machine learning in construction, and the potential impact. These processes are making changes across various areas, including risk management, schedule management, subcontractor management, construction site environment monitoring, and safety, to name a few. In the second part, the focus will be on construction industry leaders who will talk about their experiences with smarter tools in their daily jobs, and their views of the impact that these tools might have in the short and long terms.

Key Learnings

  • Understand the impact and applications of AI and machine learning in the field of construction
  • Learn certain simple steps that can be incorporated to take advantage of this wave of data-centered products
  • Understand from industry leaders and early adopters the applications and value of machine learning in construction
  • Learn best practices about data capture, standards, and tools that will help you maximize your advantage from machine learning and AI today

Speakers

  • Anand Rajagopal
    Anand is the Head of AI Development for AutoCAD at Autodesk, where he has spent the last decade exploring the intersection of AI and Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC). With a passion for harnessing the potential of data and AI, Anand has dedicated his career to improving the connectivity of data across the entire construction lifecycle. He has developed innovative products that cater to both superintendents in the field and drafters in the office. Anand holds two patents for his research focused on enhancing job site safety through data utilization.
  • Joshua Kanner
    Josh Kanner is Founder & CEO of Smartvid.io, an AI-powered cloud platform that helps companies identify highest risk projects and act to prevent incidents from occurring.. Most recently he was co-founder of Vela Systems, a pioneer in the use of web and tablet workflows for construction and capital projects. There he led the company’s product, marketing and business development functions. Vela Systems grew from bootstrapped beginnings to include over 50% of the ENR Top Contractors as customers and deployments all over the globe. The company was successfully acquired by Autodesk in 2012 and has been rebranded as BIM 360 Field. Prior to founding Vela Systems, Josh was responsible for product management and strategy at Emptoris (now part of IBM), a web-based strategic sourcing software company with customers including Motorola, GlaxoSmithKline, Bank of America, and American Express. He still gets excited to put on a hard hat and walk a job.
  • Joshua Lannen
    Josh Lannen's current position with BOND Brothers is a quality assurance / quality control (QA/QC) manager, and he oversees BIM 360 software deployment. Lannen started his career in 2000 with Turner Construction working on projects for clients such as Liberty Mutual, Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, and Harvard Business School. Over the last 16 years, he has held the positions of field engineer, assistant superintendent, superintendent, and project manager. Lannen was a key team member on the Tata Hall project for Harvard Business School, where he provided support and technical assistance in addition to the utilization of BIM 360 software to its full capabilities. In his current role as QA/QC manager for BOND, he oversees the quality program and BIM 360 software database for the entire company. He is continually improving best practices and keeping the company current on industry advances and trends. Lannen earned a BS in civil engineering from Northeastern University and is a member in good standing with American Society of Civil Engineers.
  • Christina Hartsuiker
    Christina has been actively working in the general contractor world since 1998. She began her career in construction in the field, first as a bridge decking Carpenter (1993), and on to Field Engineer and Assistant Superintendent. Her Project Manager roles were spread equally in large high-rise/large industrial projects and in mid-range tenant improvement projects. Christina’s background is diverse, well rounded, and provides her with in-depth insight into the quality control process. As Regional Quality Director, Christina partners with her co-director to secure the corporate company quality processes, while also directly overseeing 7 or their division's quality control managers and their project’s quality control plans and team implementation throughout the three phases of construction. She is the Quality department advocate with Autodesk 360 Field, Swinerton's chosen quality management tool, and leads the corporate template management, as well as company user network and support.
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