Welcome to the AI AEC Show, where technology meets innovation in the architecture, engineering, and construction world. Join us as we explore how artificial intelligence is transforming the industry, enabling firms to boost productivity, enhance profitability, and deliver more with less. From groundbreaking AI-driven solutions to real-world success stories, we bring you insights from leaders and pioneers pushing the boundaries of what's possible. The show host, Aarni Heiskanen, is regarded a ...
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BIM, Email, and AI: Rethinking Project Information Management
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33:22Send us a text In this episode of the AI AEC Show by AEC Business, I sat down with Carl Veillette, Chief Product Officer at Newforma. With a career that began in architecture and evolved into co-founding BIM Track, followed by joining Newforma, Carl brings a unique perspective on how the industry can better manage the explosion of construction data…
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Construction’s Next Leap: AI as a Strategic Partner
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22:33Send us a text In this episode of the AI AEC Show, Aarni Heiskanen welcomes back René Morkos, PhD, the visionary founder and CEO of ALICE Technologies, to explore the latest advances in artificial intelligence for construction scheduling and project optimization. The Shift: Generative AI Comes to Construction Since their last conversation, René hig…
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Skema.ai: Reimagining BIM with Reusable Intelligence
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31:14Send us a text Welcome to another edition of the AI AEC Show! In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Marty Rozmanith, Co-founder and CTO of Skema.ai. Marty is an authority on AEC tech; he was instrumental in the development of Revit and now leads the charge at Skema, the company behind what they call the world’s first BIM Knowledge Re…
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AI Strategies for Smarter Proposal Writing in AEC
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33:37Send us a text In this episode of the AI AEC Show, Aarni Heiskanen sits down with Steve Karp, Chief Innovation Officer at Unanet, a leading provider of ERP and CRM solutions for government contractors and AEC firms. With over 30 years of experience in tech and finance, Steve shares a unique perspective on how AI is reshaping proposal writing and co…
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From Fantasy to Fact: Cristina Andersson on Our Robotic Future
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19:15Send us a text In this episode of the AI AEC Show, I sat down with Cristina Andersson, a Finnish robotics pioneer whose journey from educator to EU-level robotics strategist is as fascinating as it is inspiring. From launching the EU Robotics Week in Finland to advising ministries on AI and robotics in healthcare, Cristina has a front-row seat to t…
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What’s Next for AI in Construction – An Interview with Oracle’s Josh Kanner
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30:13Send us a text In this episode of the AI AEC Show, I sat down with Josh Kanner, Senior Director of Product and Strategy at Oracle Construction & Engineering, to explore how AI is transforming construction. Josh, a seasoned AI-driven construction tech expert, shared insights on how Oracle is helping its customers harness AI for smarter decision-maki…
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Leveraging AI for Competitive Edge in AEC: A Conversation with OpenAsset
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25:29Send us a text AI can help companies win new business by enabling them to use existing digital assets efficiently and finding new ways to communicate with potential clients. These are some of the findings of my discussion with OpenAsset’s Rachelle Ray and Eric Liou on this episode of the AI AEC Show. Tune in! Our topics In this interview, we discus…
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Nemetschek’s AI Evolution: What’s Next for AEC?
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30:21Send us a text In this episode of the AI AEC Show, host Aarni Heiskanen is joined by Charlie Sheridan, Chief Data and AI Officer at Nemetschek Group. The discussion delves into artificial intelligence's transformative impact on the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry. Charlie shares his extensive technology background, from h…
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Strategic Implementation of AI in AEC With Dr. Sam Zolfagharian
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33:48Send us a text In this episode of the AI AEC Show, host Aarni Heiskanen welcomes Dr. Sam Zolfagharian, co-founder and president of YegaTech, a consulting firm focused on AI strategies for the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry. Dr. Zolfagharian shares her background in structural engineering and her journey into the world of…
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Automating Code Compliance with AI and BIM
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25:07Send us a text Welcome to another insightful episode of the AI AEC Show, where we delve into the intersection of technology and innovation in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry. I'm your host, Aarni Heiskanen. I had the pleasure of speaking with Amr Raafat, the Chief Innovation Officer at Windover Construction and the ho…
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Balancing Tradition and Technology in Bringing AI to AEC
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27:32Send us a text In this episode of the AI AEC show, host Aarni Heiskanen discusses the integration and challenges of AI in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry with Antti Ainamo, a keynote speaker and an associate professor at the University of Tartu. Antti shares his journey from a business background to AI research and ex…
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Microsoft and AEC: Insights from Ajoy Bhattacharya
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24:01Send us a text In this episode of the AI AEC Show, host Aarni Heiskanen welcomes Ajoy Bhattacharya, Director of Technology Strategy at Microsoft and keynote speaker at the upcoming InfraBIM Open 2025 conference. They discuss Microsoft's strategy for the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry, highlighting the transformative role…
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Chat Your Way to Construction Success with Buildots' Dot
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29:24Send us a text What if you could have a conversation with your construction management tool? In this episode of the AI AEC Show, we dive into how Buildots’ innovative AI assistant, Dot, is making that a reality. Aarni Heiskanen interviews Amir Berman, the Director of Product Management at Buildots. They discuss the game-changing impact of AI on con…
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Send us a text In this episode of the AI AEC Show, host Aarni Heiskanen interviews Aaron Szymanski and Francesco Iorio, the visionary founders of Augmenta, to explore how generative AI is revolutionizing building design. Augmenta’s platform gives designers superpowers by automating complex workflows, doubling productivity, and enabling better, fast…
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Navigating the AI Landscape in AEC with Stjepan Mikulić
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20:14Send us a text In this episode of the AI AEC Show, I interview Stjepan Mikulić, founder of AI in AEC and keynote speaker for the upcoming AI in AEC conference in Helsinki. Is AI a hype, or should the construction sector embrace it as the next significant technological innovation? Find out on the AI AEC Show. The topics Our discussion topics include…
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The Future of AI Agents with Alexander De Ridder of SmythOS
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39:28Send us a text In this inaugural episode of the AI AEC Show, I sat down with Alexander De Ridder, a technology visionary and founder of SmythOS. We discuss AI agents and how they will change our everyday. SmythOS is a platform that aims to revolutionize human-AI interaction by enabling seamless collaboration through AI agents. SmythOS was one of th…
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