GenAI in AEC
Aurecon's Theodoros Galanos discusses the transformative potential of generative AI in architecture, engineering and construction (AEC), emphasising the importance of adaptability, collaboration, and domain expertise.
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Generative AI is transforming the way we approach work, creativity, and innovation. At Aurecon, we are at the forefront of this change, embracing the opportunities it presents to redefine creativity, spark innovation, and explore new frontiers. We recognise the profound impact Generative AI will have on future work methodologies and are dedicated to preparing our clients for a future shaped by Generative AI, ensuring they are fully equipped for the journey ahead.
This commitment is at the heart of Aurecon's annual Exemplar Forum, a digital knowledge-sharing event that brings together our people and clients to explore and foster collaboration, solving real-world problems using new-world applications. The forum establishes a new community of practice aimed at accelerating the adoption of state-of-the-art technology. That’s why this theme of our 9th Exemplar Forum was 'Realising the Full Potential of Generative AI'.
As capabilities and solutions powered by Generative AI advance, organisations find themselves at the frontier, navigating new ways of working while staying grounded in their purpose, values and ethics. The Exemplar Forum 2024 provides a platform for our people and clients to explore, learn, and test the applications of Generative AI, focusing on three key areas:
This year’s event featured a series of insightful presentations and discussions from Aurecon experts, Dave Mackenzie, Managing Principal, Digital who introduced Generative AI, Theodoros Galanos, Generative AI Leader, on its applications in Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC), and Patricia Summers, Prompt Engineer, exploring the power of prompt engineering. Watch Dave's introduction to GenAI below.
We also hosted global experts from renowned companies such as Microsoft, Nomic, Lamini, and Nous Project, who shared their insights on leveraging Generative AI to unlock asset information and enhance access to knowledge.
Explore these videos to experience the depth of expertise and innovation showcased at Exemplar Forum 2024.
Aurecon experts and global Generative AI leaders delivered insightful presentations on the future of AI across the engineering industry. Explore these videos to experience the depth of expertise and innovation showcased at Exemplar Forum.
39:34Aurecon's Theodoros Galanos discusses the transformative potential of generative AI in architecture, engineering and construction (AEC), emphasising the importance of adaptability, collaboration, and domain expertise.
30:40Patricia Summers is a Prompt Engineer in the GenAI team at Aurecon. She shares the step by step process involved in designing and refining prompts to guide Generative AI models.
51:42Nomic's founder and CTO, Andriy Mulyar, introduces Atlas: a real-time data visualisation platform that is bridging the gap between raw data and actionable insights, empowering business to make smarter decisions faster.
45:30Discover the future of AI in business with Sharon Zhou, co-founder and CEO of Lamini, as she shares invaluable insights from the heart of Silicon Valley.
31:09Lead Developer, Shannon Sands from Nous Research takes us on a journey through the cutting-edge world of open source AI. Nous Research is at the forefront of developing powerful, accessible AI models that rival their closed-source counterparts.
Exemplar Forum 2024 highlighted the immense potential of Generative AI in transforming various aspects of our industry. We learned about innovative applications, best practices, and the importance of staying ahead in a rapidly evolving technological landscape. This enhances our ability to solve difficult problems for our clients, lifting productivity and increasing speed to market across the entire asset lifecycle.
Our collective insights from this forum will guide us in leveraging Generative AI to drive innovation, enhance efficiency, and create value for our clients and communities.
Group Director, Digital & AI
