Inevitable AI-Powered Infrastructure Development with Unlimited Industries
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Dec 3, 2025 Alex Modin, CEO and co-founder of Unlimited Industries, is revolutionizing infrastructure development with AI-driven automation. He discusses the challenges faced by traditional engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) firms in handling first-of-a-kind projects. Alex explains how Unlimited leverages AI to explore design permutations, cut costs, and accelerate project timelines. He believes the future lies in fully autonomous construction, enabled by their innovative capital projects platform, which aims to enhance efficiency and drive climate initiatives.
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How EPCs Structure Large Projects
- EPCs are vertically integrated contractors that handle engineering, procurement, and construction for large capital projects.
- Their one-stop structure suits complex projects but entrenches slow, traditional workflows dominated by billable hours.
Incentives Drive EPC Behavior
- Most EPC contracts use a cost-plus hourly model that incentivizes more billable hours, not better outcomes.
- Turnkey fixed-price contracts exist but fail for first-of-a-kind projects where risk is unclear.
Front-End Iteration Is The Leverage Point
- Front-end engineering feedback loops are painfully slow, limiting iteration and innovation on projects.
- Accelerating those early design cycles unlocks disproportionate value for first-of-a-kind builds.