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PANEL: Data Analytics & AI in Construction – Bridging the Gap Between Myths & Reality

08 May 2025
AI & DIGITAL CONSTRUCTION STAGE

This session explores common misconceptions about AI in the construction industry and how companies can move beyond the hype to realise tangible benefits. Industry leaders will discuss practical strategies for adopting AI, focusing on key considerations and best practices to ensure successful implementation and drive innovation.

Key discussion points:

  • Dispelling the myth of perfect data: How modern AI techniques can handle imperfect, real-world construction data.
  • Addressing concerns around AI hallucinations: Proven strategies for mitigating risks and ensuring reliable outputs.
  • Democratising AI: How commoditisation and lower costs are making AI accessible to construction companies of all sizes.
  • Building trust in AI decision-making: Techniques for creating transparent, auditable AI systems that can support critical construction decisions.
  • The human element: Why AI will augment, not replace, human expertise in the construction industry for the foreseeable future.
  • Moving beyond plug-and-play: The importance of training and onboarding AI models to align with company-specific processes and requirements.

 

Speakers
Dr Rowan Braham, Predictive Analytics and AI Lead - Laing O'Rourke
Emad Ghani, Digital Engineering Manager - Gamuda
Amin Shahkaram, Digital & Innovation Lead - Structures - Arcadis
Jack Perry, Digital Engineering Lead - Fulton Hogan

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