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This was such a fascinating interview! James (Jim) Birdsall from Parsons Corporation joined me for this episode of The Trailblazers podcast to talk about his career journey and what he sees for the future of the AEC industry in the age of AI. Find the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/eYdd-kZY.

What will a truly data-enabled, AI-driven AEC firm look like five years from now and how close are we to getting there? That’s one of the questions I asked David McLaren from GHD in our latest episode of The Trailblazers podcast. As AI agents and agentic AI continue to evolve, it’s becoming increasingly important for firms to think beyond experimentation and focus on the data, governance and business readiness required to scale real impact. You can watch the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/ex7dXZCF.

I had a great conversation with Jacobs Senior Vice President of Enterprise AI Michael Brown for this episode of The Trailblazers podcast! He’s taking a really exciting approach to preparing and empowering his workforce to incorporate AI in their daily operations. Find the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/e8BjfXWi.

In every conversation I have with AEC leaders, one question keeps coming up: Why do so many promising AI tools stay stuck in pilot mode? In my discussion with Namitha Vinay of Mott MacDonald, we dig into exactly that. With technology evolving faster than ever, it’s easy to get caught up in the hype — but the real challenge is figuring out what helps delivery teams work smarter. Namitha shares a grounded perspective on what separates AI tools that scale from those that never make it past the proof‑of‑concept stage. Her insights on data foundations, governance and embedding solutions into real workflows point precisely to where our industry is headed. This clip is just a preview of our full conversation on The Trailblazers podcast. If your firm is navigating AI, knowledge management or digital transformation, you’ll want to hear the rest. Watch the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/evvbS5s4.

During my conversation with Ian Lumsden from Arup for The Trailblazers podcast, we covered some interesting topics around AI and sustainability. Ian’s passion for technology innovation that helps the built environment operate in a more climate-friendly way is inspiring! Find the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/ePW83cSb.

Water touches every part of our lives. The scale and complexity of this vital utility make it one of the most important proving grounds for AI in the AEC industry. In my conversation with Arcadis' James P. Cooper, PE 💧, I asked him to break down why this moment matters so much and what other sectors can learn from the transformation already underway. His perspective is eye‑opening, practical and relevant far beyond water. Watch the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/gtvZTAD8.