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Send us a textThis week we explored the benefits of generative AI in construction with Construct AI Co-Founder Philip Clifford-Brown. Together we discussed:➡️The inspiration, journey and challenges behind building a generative AI solution in construction➡️How construction professionals can benefit from the AI platform➡️The impact of big tech on AI start-upsGuest Speaker Profile: Phillip Clifford-BrownWith over 20 years of experience in information technology and software, Phillip is the Managing Director at Weston Analytics, a company that provides exceptional solutions for workforce management in the rail and construction markets. His mission is to help organisations optimise their human capital, reduce risks, and enhance performance.As a leader and entrepreneur, Phillip has a proven track record of delivering innovative and impactful projects across various sectors and domains, including enterprise software, e-commerce, CRM, BI, and SaaS. He has also founded and managed his own consulting firm, offering strategic and technical guidance to clients worldwide. Phillip holds an MSc in Computing for Commerce and Industry from the Open University.LinksLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pcliffordbrown/Construct AI: https://constructai.com/Support the showSubscribe to the Project Flux Newsletter! All our podcasts commentate on the weeks hottest news brought to you by the Project Flux Newsletter! Get a step ahead on the world of AI and tech, subscribe and get the weekly newsletter to your inbox every Monday! Sign Up to Newsletter Project Flux is independently owned, funded, and operated by its founder. Any external references or features are for community benefit only and do not imply endorsement, control, or ownership.

Send us a textIn our first episode of the Weekly Pulse, hosts James Garner and Yoshi Soornack discuss 👇⭐️The mission to reach safe super intelligence: when AI becomes smarter than us🗣️ The conflict between AI automation and augmentation and what this means for you💸 The most valuable company in the world, its lead on AI, and its potential downfall🍟 McDonalds failed AI: Bacon ice cream and nugget overloadSome of these sound crazy, and thats because they are. BUT the lessons are important within projects.Support the showSubscribe to the Project Flux Newsletter! All our podcasts commentate on the weeks hottest news brought to you by the Project Flux Newsletter! Get a step ahead on the world of AI and tech, subscribe and get the weekly newsletter to your inbox every Monday! Sign Up to Newsletter Project Flux is independently owned, funded, and operated by its founder. Any external references or features are for community benefit only and do not imply endorsement, control, or ownership.

Send us a textIn the this latest episode of the Project Flux Podcast we sat down with Nermeen Latif, Technical Director at WSP and fellow member of the Project Data Analytics Task Force to discuss AI’s big predictions and bold movements.Topics discussed:🍏 How Apple are pushing the frontier of cloud computing to unlock new AI capability🤖 The AI candidate running for UK parliament, is it just a gimmick?✝️ The Popes moral concern for AI, deeming it a “cognitive-industrial revolution”🏪 The top 10 technologies that will evolve construction and project deliverySpeaker Profile: Nermeen LatifLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nermeenlatif/Nermeen Latif is a seasoned senior manager with over 20 years in project delivery. Her expertise spans assurance reviews, PMO establishment, and project controls delivery. Nermeen has conducted numerous assurance reviews on process maturity, schedule assurance, and programme gateway reviews. She has designed and set up PMOs tailored to clients’ organisational maturity and applied her project controls experience to ensure effective decisions.Nermeen has also revamped governance, project management, and controls processes, and developed strategic plans and what-if models for board-level decision-making. Her key strength is communication, adept at influencing stakeholders and resolving conflicts to achieve project outcomes.Support the showSubscribe to the Project Flux Newsletter! All our podcasts commentate on the weeks hottest news brought to you by the Project Flux Newsletter! Get a step ahead on the world of AI and tech, subscribe and get the weekly newsletter to your inbox every Monday! Sign Up to Newsletter Project Flux is independently owned, funded, and operated by its founder. Any external references or features are for community benefit only and do not imply endorsement, control, or ownership.

Send us a textIn the this latest episode of the Project Flux Podcast we sit down with the almighty ChatGPT.Hear it from the horses mouth! Join us as we interview our special guest ChatGPT on the latest partnership between OpenAI and Apple, and if Apple Intelligence will ignite another uptake in AI technology or do quite the opposite…Topics discussed:🍏 Apple’s AI Intelligence reveal yesterday and how it will evolve projects🕵️‍♂️ User privacy concerns - Elon Musks threat to stop apple devices accessing X🎙️ Highlights on the APM hosted debate between Dave Corbin (Gleeds) and Dev Amratia (nPlan)🗣️ An interview with Martin Paver (Projecting Success) on the evolution of Project Hack🏗️ Highlights from Digital Construction Week 2024Support the showSubscribe to the Project Flux Newsletter! All our podcasts commentate on the weeks hottest news brought to you by the Project Flux Newsletter! Get a step ahead on the world of AI and tech, subscribe and get the weekly newsletter to your inbox every Monday! Sign Up to Newsletter Project Flux is independently owned, funded, and operated by its founder. Any external references or features are for community benefit only and do not imply endorsement, control, or ownership.

Send us a textThis week we looked into the ascendency of AI in project delivery with the Nodes & Links CEO and Co-host on the “Beyond Deadlines” podcast Greg Lawton.  Join us as we uncover: 🫰The overlooked value in projects that AI can leverage 🔗 The founding vision of Nodes & Links 🤔 The importance of business understanding and first principles in AI and projects 🧞‍♂️ The future of AI driven projects: “We're about to have the largest explosion in workforce power that will be the next catapult” 🧘 AI as a mind automation tool Speaker Profile (Greg Lawton) ⁃ Nodes & Links: A technology company that works with global leaders in the project delivery space, from energy and construction to aerospace and defence. Nodes and Links are backed by world-leading investors and innovate with leading universities ⁃ Beyond Deadlines: An insightful podcast, newsletter and blog focused on content specifically designed for planners and schedulersSupport the showSubscribe to the Project Flux Newsletter! All our podcasts commentate on the weeks hottest news brought to you by the Project Flux Newsletter! Get a step ahead on the world of AI and tech, subscribe and get the weekly newsletter to your inbox every Monday! Sign Up to Newsletter Project Flux is independently owned, funded, and operated by its founder. Any external references or features are for community benefit only and do not imply endorsement, control, or ownership.

Send us a textIn this week’s episode, hosts James Garner and Yoshi Soornack go deeper into critical developments of AI safety. Join us as we uncover🌟 Global AI Safety Summit: A pivotal event for AI safety and ethics. Global leaders and major AI firms like Microsoft and Google pledged to working against the development of rogue, malevolent AI. This summit introduced the first international network for AI. Can global governance match the speed at which AI technology is advancing? 🔧 AI Project Teams: Microsoft introduced autonomous agent capabilities in Copilot Studio, enabling agents to independently manage complex business processes. Additionally, Team Copilot in Microsoft Teams now helps manage projects and facilitate team collaboration more effectively.🤖 Immersion = Excitement: Excitement grows and uncertainty lessens the more you use AI. This positive sentiment is driving wider AI adoption in sectors like construction and real estate, enhancing efficiency, innovation, and competitive advantages. 💬 Elon Musk’s Vision: At VivaTech, Elon Musk stated that in the long term, jobs could become optional as AI and robots provide all goods and services, making employment a matter of personal choice rather than necessity. What do you think of this positive outlook on AI? 📈 Enhancements in ChatGPT’s Data Analysis: OpenAI has significantly improved ChatGPT’s capabilities to handle large datasets, understand complex queries, and generate automated reports. These enhancements are crucial for fields like quantity surveying and project management, promising more accurate data-driven decisions and efficient project monitoring.🌍 AI in Construction and Sustainability: Construction companies are leveraging AI to meet sustainability goals by optimising resources and reducing waste. However, the increased use of AI raises concerns about its environmental impact, particularly with Microsoft's rising carbon emissions despite climate pledges.Support the showSubscribe to the Project Flux Newsletter! All our podcasts commentate on the weeks hottest news brought to you by the Project Flux Newsletter! Get a step ahead on the world of AI and tech, subscribe and get the weekly newsletter to your inbox every Monday! Sign Up to Newsletter Project Flux is independently owned, funded, and operated by its founder. Any external references or features are for community benefit only and do not imply endorsement, control, or ownership.

Send us a textThis week, we sat down with Micah Piippo - Micah is the Scheduling Manager at Intel's Technology Development Construction group, where he excels in delivering projects on time and improving planning practices. Previously, he played a key role at Google in developing datacenter scheduling and co-founding the Computer Vision in Construction Team, achieving significant cost savings through automation. Micah holds a Master’s in Project Management from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota. He is also the creator of Beyond Deadlines, a YouTube channel and podcast dedicated to construction scheduling and technology, with a community of over 4,800 followers. What we cover in episode 8:🔍 Hello GPT-4O and Major Upgrades to Data Analysis in ChatGPT: We go deeper into the most notable features of GPT-4O including how it evolves data analysis in projects🔥 Political Turmoil, AI Safety and Leadership Changes: We discuss the implications of key figures departing OpenAI, including a collapse of their AI Safety Unit.💬 OpenAI Strikes Deal with Reddit: Reddit is an information goldmine for everything and anything, We give our thoughts on how this deal will play out, covering the risks and benefits for both businesses and users. Good luck to those responsible for filtering what comes out of Reddit!🏗️ AI-Powered Tool by Buildots to Predict Construction Delays: We get Micah’s expert take on how Buildots' AI delay forecasting tool works to predict construction delays. We think their is transformative potential here.📢 Google’s Announcements: Unlike OpenAI’s release, the Google demo didn’t have the same punch. Yet, we believe they have a huge opportunity to level the playing field with their software moatGuest LinksBeyond Deadlines Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/beyond-deadlines/id1699402060Beyond Deadlines Podcast Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/beyond-deadlines-7008072930370732032/Micah Piippo Profile Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/micahpiippo/Support the showSubscribe to the Project Flux Newsletter! All our podcasts commentate on the weeks hottest news brought to you by the Project Flux Newsletter! Get a step ahead on the world of AI and tech, subscribe and get the weekly newsletter to your inbox every Monday! Sign Up to Newsletter Project Flux is independently owned, funded, and operated by its founder. Any external references or features are for community benefit only and do not imply endorsement, control, or ownership.

Send us a textIn episode 7 of the Project Flux Podcast we are joined by Nick Stepanov, award-winning Data Analyst and Digital Transformation expert in construction. Nick’s delivered digital platforms for managing projects for blue-chip companies like Mott MacDonald, Transport for London, and HS2. He is Co-Founder of InForecast, an award-winning startup offering an AI-driven platform for streamlining ESG compliance in real estate.In this weeks episode we cover:1️⃣♻️ Supercharging Construction Design: Hear the latest from Autodesk’s Bernini, a generative AI development promising faster and more efficient creativity. How do Architects now balance form, function and sustainability?2️⃣🏗️ Digital Construction Week 2024: We cover the tech advancements we’re hoping to see that will push the frontiers of modern construction at DCW on June 5th & 6th!3️⃣🤖AI Adoption: 2024 Work Index Trend Study by Microsoft and LinkedIn: The stats are telling! Get to grasps with the latest AI adoption figures…did you know that 76% of employees are now using AI to boost productivity. Despite budget hesitations from executives, the demand for AI skills in candidates is increasing.4️⃣🔻 Debating AI's Influence: Is AI underhyped? In which areas does it need more acknowledgment or caution? We explore these questions and more!Guest Speaker ProfileLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-stepanov/InForecast: https://www.inforecast.ioAssociation for Project Management - Thames Valley Committee MemberProject Data Task Force: https://www.pdataskforce.comSupport the showSubscribe to the Project Flux Newsletter! All our podcasts commentate on the weeks hottest news brought to you by the Project Flux Newsletter! Get a step ahead on the world of AI and tech, subscribe and get the weekly newsletter to your inbox every Monday! Sign Up to Newsletter Project Flux is independently owned, funded, and operated by its founder. Any external references or features are for community benefit only and do not imply endorsement, control, or ownership.

Send us a text🚀 Special Podcast Episode Alert! 🎧 Dive into our bonus episode as we unpack OpenAI's groundbreaking announcements! Was it all hype, or did they truly deliver? Let's find out! What's New from OpenAI: - From Multimodal to Omni-modal: AI now seamlessly integrates voice, vision, text, and more. 🌐 - Human-like Conversations: Experience interactions nearly indistinguishable from human assistants! 🗣️ - Desktop AI: Introducing a tailored desktop version for Mac users. 🖥️ - Advanced Imaging: Step up your game with consistent image generations, strategic brand placements, and clear textual representations in visuals. 🎨 - Efficiency and Economy: Achieving a 2x speed boost and a 50% cost reduction compared to GPT-4 Turbo. 💸 🔍 In-Depth Discussion: Join us as we debate the real-world applications and transformative potential of these developments. Is this the future of AI we were promised? 🔗 Tune into our latest episode for a detailed breakdown and expert insights on each new capability! Don't miss our take on whether OpenAI's latest advancements live up to the excitement. 🔄 Share this episode with those who love staying on the cutting edge of technology!Support the showSubscribe to the Project Flux Newsletter! All our podcasts commentate on the weeks hottest news brought to you by the Project Flux Newsletter! Get a step ahead on the world of AI and tech, subscribe and get the weekly newsletter to your inbox every Monday! Sign Up to Newsletter Project Flux is independently owned, funded, and operated by its founder. Any external references or features are for community benefit only and do not imply endorsement, control, or ownership.

Send us a textThis week we sat down with Executive Director of the Major Projects Association, Andy Murray. Andy is the Executive Director of the Major Projects Association, prior to which he spent 30 years as a practitioner, consultant and assurer of complex projects and programmes for public, private and third sector organisations both domestically and internationally.✨ GPT-2 Chatbot: It came and went✨ There's a buzz around the latest GPT-2 chatbot, what it is and why OpenAI would revisit an older model. 🔍 Introducing ChatGPT Search 🔍 Catch a glimpse of the future with OpenAI's upcoming ChatGPT search feature. Set to launch very soon, we expect this feature to evolve chatbot interactions with direct web-page results and AI-powered summaries.🧠 ChatGPT Plus: Remembering Your Style 🧠 OpenAI have rolled out the new memory feature! Now, ChatGPT can remember your coding style and voice tone, offering a more personalised and seamless interaction across conversations. 🏢 CoStar Acquires Matterport: A Strategic Move in PropTech 🏢 In a bold $1.6 billion move, CoStar has acquired Matterport, marking a significant shift from hardware to software with a focus on recurring revenue. This acquisition highlights the growing importance of rich data in real estate, suggesting a pivot towards service-driven models for businesses in this field.🎙 Insights from Sam Altman at Stanford Speech 2024🎙 "By a lot, GPT-4 is the dumbest model you'll ever have to use," says Sam. Despite its current prowess, the future looks even brighter with GPT-5, anticipated to be significantly smarter, marking a major leap in AI evolution.📊 Join the AI Revolution in Project Delivery 📊 Don't miss out on the "AI Revolution: Threat or Savior to The Project Delivery Workforce?" In collab with the the Project Data Analytics Task Force. Guest Speaker Profile: Andy MurrayLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andymurray/Major Projects Association: httSupport the showSubscribe to the Project Flux Newsletter! All our podcasts commentate on the weeks hottest news brought to you by the Project Flux Newsletter! Get a step ahead on the world of AI and tech, subscribe and get the weekly newsletter to your inbox every Monday! Sign Up to Newsletter Project Flux is independently owned, funded, and operated by its founder. Any external references or features are for community benefit only and do not imply endorsement, control, or ownership.