AEC AI and Tech Strategy Podcast

Strategies for Scalable AI Adoption in AEC Firms – Ep 093

AEC AI and Tech Strategy Podcast

Show Notes

In this episode, I talk with David Harwood, P.E., P.Eng., Senior Vice President of Business Transformation at Terracon, about how to lead with confidence through scalable AI adoption in AEC. We dive into the strategic alignment of data, organizational processes, and governance to equip AEC firms for digital transformation with scalable AI. If your team […]

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