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EPISODE 397: Is AI the future of the AEC industry?

Join me and my co-host Ariel Castillo as we discover how artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the architecture, engineering, and construction industries with this week\u2019s guest, Mehdi Nourbakhsh, a former structural engineer turned AI expert and CEO of YegaTech.

With decades of experience, Mehdi dives deep into the transformative potential of AI\u2013from automating mundane tasks to crafting sustainable futures.

He shares his transition from structural engineering to the forefront of AI development, highlighting how AI is not just a tool but a game-changer in design, construction, and operational efficiency.

We also explore the evolution of AI technologies, their current applications in the industry, the future of the AEC industry, and how people can overcome resistance and fear to leverage AI effectively.

Let\u2019s get started!


Key Takeaways:

Introduction (00:00)
From structural engineering to AI in the AEC industry (05:05)
Evolution of AI technologies over the last two decades (10:48)
Defining AI in the context of the AEC industry (13:55)
Opportunities for leveraging AI in AEC companies (16:24)
Examples of AI applications on the corporate side of AEC (20:35)
Steps for organizations to start leveraging AI (24:47)
How to address employee fears about AI (28:47)
Real-world consequences of resistance to AI adoption (34:09)
Importance of data governance and strategy in AI implementation (39:19)
Resources for companies interested in AI (42:19)
Construction technology news of the week (44:17)


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Follow Mehdi Nourbakhsh on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mehdinour/

Check out YegaTech for more information: https://yegatech.com/

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See this week\u2019s news articles! \U0001f5de\ufe0f\u2b07\ufe0f

\u27a1\ufe0f Apple Vision Pro Launch
https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2024/01/apple-vision-pro-available-in-the-us-on-february-2/

\u27a1\ufe0f Meta to add \u2018AI-generated\u2019 label to images created with OpenAI, Midjourney and other tools
https://edition.cnn.com/2024/02/06/tech/meta-ai-generated-images-label-third-party-tools/

\u27a1\ufe0f Finance worker pays out $25 million after video call with deepfake \u2018chief financial officer
https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2024/02/04/asia/deepfake-cfo-scam-hong-kong-intl-hnk/index.html

\u27a1\ufe0f Aurora exec Nat Beuse explains why 2024 stands to be a \u2018big year\u2019 in AVs
https://www.emergingtechbrew.com/stories/2024/02/06/nat-beuse-aurora-avs-2024-driverless

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