May 2025 In-Person AI/ML x Building Tech Joint Forum Meeting

When

5.21.2025 12:30PM - 1:45PM

Where

STO Building Group 330 W 34th St. New York, NY 10001

AI/ML Preparedness and Building Tech Research Track members will have the opportunity to gather in-person for this forum meeting at the 2025 Building Tech Conference in NYC.

This talk introduces the concept of data representations and their foundational role in building effective AI applications within the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry. We will explore what makes a good representation, how to evaluate one, and why these decisions significantly influence the success of AI models. The session surveys a range of data representations currently used in AEC practice and research, including emerging approaches at the intersection of AEC and AI. We’ll close with a discussion on where the AEC industry currently stands in its AI journey, highlighting both progress made and opportunities ahead.

Speaker: Benjamin Friedman, Lead Data Scientist, DLR Group

This forum will include a presentation and a BuiltWorlds moderated Q&A session.

Sofie Richardson

Research Analyst, BuiltWorlds

Sean Wrenn

Director of Programming, BuiltWorlds

Benjamin Friedman

Lead Data Scientist, DLR Group

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