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Send us a textIn this episode, Yoshi and James discuss the concept of AI winters and the current state of the AI industry. They explore the history of AI bubbles and the factors that led to their bursts. They also discuss the differences between the previous AI winters and the current AI revolution, highlighting the advancements in AI infrastructure and commercial viability. The conversation then shifts to techniques for maximising the value of AI models, such as few-shot prompting and using the voice feature. They also touch on the upcoming voice feature in ChatGPT. Finally, they discuss an event summary from the Major Projects Association on the landscape of AI. The conversation discusses the importance of getting data and skills right for effective AI implementation. It emphasises the need to start from where we are now and not be discouraged by past mistakes. The conversation also explores how to communicate the opportunities of AI in a way that is accessible and encourages adoption. It highlights the role of showing people how easy it is to use AI tools and providing examples of how AI can improve tasks like email writing. The conversation then delves into the investments being made by big tech companies in AI infrastructure and talent, raising concerns about the potential for a market crash. Finally, the conversation touches on the new Turing test for AI, which is now focused on tasks like gymnastics.TakeawaysAI winters are periods of disillusionment and reduced funding in the AI industry.The current AI revolution is different from previous AI bubbles due to advancements in AI infrastructure and commercial viability.Techniques like few-shot prompting and using the voice feature can maximize the value of AI models.The upcoming voice feature in ChatGPT will enable more conversational interactions.The Major Projects Association provides valuable insights into the landscape of AI. Data and skills are essential foundations for effective AI implementation.It's important to start from where we are now and not be discouraged by past mistakes.Communicating the opportunities of AI should be done in a way that is accessible and encourages adoption.Showing people how easy it is to use AI tools and providing examples of their benefits can help drive adoption.Big tech companies are investing heavily in AI infrastructure and talent, raising concerns about a potential market crash.The new Turing test for AI focuses on tasks like gymnastics.Key Links:All topics are from this week’s newsletter: https://projectflux.beehiiv.com/p/ais-first-winter-new-age-ai-differentSupport 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 Data Analytics Taskforce site

Send us a textIn this weeks episode of our new spotlight series we sat with Tom Haley - Director & Founder of Quantik, and RICS Accredited Quantum Expert Witness.We spoke about:1️⃣ Leveraging AI in large vs small businesses2️⃣ The autonomy of quantity surveying start-up firms and the opportunity to make a difference.3️⃣ AI’s impact on quantity surveyors and the focus on value-add4️⃣ How to stay relevant in a modernising industry5️⃣ How QS’s are slowly becoming project managersTom discusses his motivation for establishing his own firm, Quantik, after working in large corporations. He highlights the limitations of making a difference and changing the future of the profession within a large organisation. Tom believes that quantity surveying can be done differently, which motivated him to start his own firm. He also discusses the impact of AI on the industry and how it can transform the role of quantity surveyors. Tom emphasises the importance of understanding AI, data science principles, and data security as key skills for quantity surveyors in the future. He addresses concerns about job displacement and sees AI as an opportunity to improve efficiency and elevate the role of quantity surveyors.TakeawaysWorking in large corporations provides valuable experience and opportunities, but there are limitations in making a significant impact and changing the future of the profession.Establishing one's own firm allows for the exploration of different ways of doing quantity surveying and the opportunity to make a difference.AI has the potential to transform the industry and reshape the role of quantity surveyors by improving efficiency and allowing them to focus on value-added tasks.To stay relevant in the industry, quantity surveyors will need to develop skills in understanding AI, data science principles, and data security.Job displacement is a constant concern with technological advancements, but AI presents opportunities for individuals to differentiate themselves and provide valuable expertise.The role of quantity surveyors is evolving, and they are becoming more involved in project management and providing advisory services.Chapters00:00 Career Trajectory and Motivation for Establishing Quantik06:36 The Impact of AI on the Construction Industry21:07 Skills for the Future: Understanding AI, Data Science, and Data Security25:52 Addressing Concerns: Job Displacement and the Role of Quantity SurveyorsGuest Speaker Profile (Tom Haley):Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-haley-frics-fciarb/Website: https://www.quantik.co.uk/Keywordscareer trajectory, large corporations, establishing own firm, limitations, making a difference, changing the future, quantity surveying, AI, industry transformation, role reshaping, skills, data science principles, data security, job displacement, opportunity, efficiency, elevate roleSupport 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 Data Analytics Taskforce site

Send us a textIn this weeks episode we dived into:🔎 How AI models give you up-to-date information, learn how to make the most of this technique in your projects🫧 How businesses use tools like ChatGPT to guide their journey into more advanced AI capability📄 Insight into two excellent reports by the London Property Alliance and CIOB’s AI in Construction Playbook.🧠 How powering AI with brain matter can potentially solve AI’s fast burning carbon footprint🏅 Recency bias, stealth nerfing and just personal preference in finding the best Gen AI modelTimings:03:15 The Power of Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG)05:06 The Role of Primary Cloud Platforms in AI Modernisation09:23 Introducing Claude 3.5 Sonnet: A New Frontier in Language Models15:22 Subjectivity and User Experience in Comparing AI Models21:13 Exploring Wetware Computing and Brain Organoids25:30 Ethical Implications of Using Human Brains in AI31:26 AI-Generated Commercials and the Future Impact of AIKey Links:Our topics are based on this weeks’ newsletter and the links can be found in the newsletter.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 Data Analytics Taskforce site

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 Data Analytics Taskforce site

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 Data Analytics Taskforce site

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 Data Analytics Taskforce site

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 Data Analytics Taskforce site

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 Data Analytics Taskforce site

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 Data Analytics Taskforce site

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 Data Analytics Taskforce site