BST Global has announced the formation of its AI + Data Consortium, a collaborative effort to use AI and data to drive innovation in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry.
The consortium brings together leaders from globally recognized firms to share expertise and shape the future of the AEC industry. The group’s goal is to be a driving force behind AI-powered and data-driven transformation in the sector.
Who’s Involved?
The inaugural members of the AI + Data Consortium include key figures from some of the most influential AEC firms. These include:
- Tim Wark, Global AI Lead, AECOM
- Tembi Hommes, Global Chief Data Officer, Arup
- Darren Martin, Chief Digital Officer, AtkinsRéalis
- Javier A. Baldor, Chief Executive Officer, BST Global
- Eileen M. Canady, Chief Marketing Officer, BST Global
- Joseph Joseph, Partner & Chief Digital Officer, Gensler
- Ricardo Lorenzo, Chief Technology Officer, Parsons Corporation
- Jason B. Miller, Head of Innovation, Ramboll
- Shankar Kalyana, Senior Vice President & Chief Technology Officer, Stantec
- Chadi Habib, Chief Technology Officer & Business Solutions Manager, WSP
These members will be crucial in guiding the consortium’s activities and advancing the use of AI and data in the AEC industry.
Consortium Objectives
The consortium aims to address several key goals, including:
- Define industry best practices, standards, and recommendations
- Collaborate on strategic projects that elevate the AEC industry
- Produce original industry research via global surveys focusing on AI and data
- Share industry-specific insights and information
- Make connections with peers to increase our knowledge network
- Promote industry and client advocacy
- Pool industry data for benchmarking, analysis, and optimization
Javier A. Baldor, CEO of BST Global, highlights the consortium’s potential, stating, “There is a once-in-a-generation opportunity before us to reimagine and transform the future of our industry with AI, big data, and emerging technologies. We are honored to bring together the AEC industry’s brightest minds and visionaries to meet this challenge and lead the way forward with our AI + Data Consortium.”
Upcoming Event: AI Summit 2025
Each consortium member will speak at BST Global’s upcoming AI Summit 2025, scheduled for May 6-8, 2025, in Palm Beach. The summit is a key event for those in the AEC industry interested in exploring the impact of AI and data-driven strategies. It brings together leaders from top design, engineering, and environmental consultancies to discuss their approaches to the evolving technological landscape.
Tim Wark, Global AI Lead at AECOM, expressed his enthusiasm for the consortium, saying, “I’m very excited to be joining a group of industry leaders of this caliber as we look ahead to the tremendous changes and opportunities that the current AI wave is bringing about across the AEC sector.”
A New Chapter for AI in AEC
The launch of the AI + Data Consortium signals a pivotal moment for the AEC industry as leading minds come together to shape a future that embraces AI and data. The consortium aims to ensure that the sector remains innovative and competitive, setting new standards for how technology can enhance project outcomes. With collaborative efforts like these, the AEC sector is positioned to make the most of the opportunities that advanced technologies bring.
Source: Business Wire, October 15, 2024, Tampa, Fla.
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