In this episode, I talk with Stjepan Mikulić, founder of AI in AEC, about how AI and BIM are redefining project design, management, and delivery. Explore how these technologies are transforming workflows and setting new standards in efficiency, sustainability, and innovation.
***The video version of this episode can be viewed here.***
Engineering Quotes:
Here Are Some of the Questions I Asked Stjepan :
- How can professionals in the industry not only stay updated on what’s happening in the AI space but also learn how to effectively implement it?
- How is AI transforming project design, management, and delivery in the AEC industry?
- Is AI seen as a powerful tool for organizations, but easier to start using for personal productivity?
- What should AEC firms consider when adopting AI and other emerging technologies?
- Which AI tools have made the biggest impact on productivity in the AEC industry, and why?
- How does the level of input, whether it’s low for personal AI tools or higher for enterprise-wide AI systems, impact the success and results you achieve?
- How can smaller firms with limited resources benefit from AI technologies?
Here Are Some Key Points Discussed in This Episode About How AI and BIM Are Setting New Standards for Project Design and Delivery:
- Professionals can stay updated by using free AI tool databases and following industry updates on platforms like LinkedIn. They can effectively implement AI by identifying specific challenges, selecting tools that solve real problems, and ensuring their teams are equipped with the right knowledge and training.
- AI transforms project design, management, and delivery by streamlining workflows, solving common pain points, and improving efficiency for architects, engineers, and construction professionals. It enhances productivity, optimizes processes, and integrates seamlessly with tools like BIM to set new standards for quality and sustainability.
- AI is a powerful tool for organizations, but it is easier to adopt for personal productivity first. Tools like ChatGPT and Loom help individuals simplify daily tasks, offering quick improvements that serve as a foundation for broader AI adoption within organizations.
- AEC firms should focus on identifying their most significant challenges and bottlenecks before adopting AI. By addressing specific issues first, firms can choose tools that deliver real improvements, avoid unnecessary complexity, and ensure a smooth integration process across the organization.
- AI tools like ChatGPT and Loom improve productivity by automating routine tasks such as note-taking and communication. Platforms like Speckle enhance data sharing for large-scale projects, while tools like Substrata improve client interactions by analyzing communication and providing actionable insights.
- The level of input significantly impacts the results. Personal AI tools require minimal effort and deliver quick improvements in time savings and task efficiency. Enterprise-wide systems demand greater planning and investment but provide transformative results that improve workflows, collaboration, and long-term business outcomes.
- Smaller firms can benefit by mapping out their daily processes and identifying repetitive tasks for automation. Simple, affordable AI tools for tasks like email, data management, and presentations help improve efficiency and save time, delivering noticeable results without significant costs or complexity.
More Details in This Episode…
About the Guest: Stjepan Mikulić
Stjepan is the founder of AI in AEC, a company that educates architects, engineers, and construction professionals in the practical use of AI. Although young, this company has clients in 54 countries across the entire globe! Before embarking on his solopreneur journey, Stjepan has worked as a constructing architect at Europe’s largest engineering practice, Sweco, and as a Project BIM Lead in the world-renowned architectural studio BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group). Stjepan’s main piece of work is the world’s largest database of AI tools for the AEC industry called the AEC AI Hub, accessible to everyone for free and recognized by more than 18k LinkedIn professionals.
About the Host: Nick Heim, P.E.
Nick Heim, P.E., is a civil engineer with seven years of experience in the repair and restoration of existing structures and host of the AEC Engineering and Technology Podcast (“AECTECH”), where he brings valuable insights and expertise to listeners worldwide.
Nick’s interests lie at the intersection between the built world and technology, and he can be found looking for the ever-changing answer to the question, “How can we do this better?” Nick can be found on LinkedIn, producing content about the use of technologies in his civil engineering career and small business.
Sources/References:
AI in AEC
ChatGPT
Loom
Notion
Miro
Copilot
Speckle
Substrata
Google Workspace
Connect with Stjepan Mikulić on LinkedIn
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