AI & MACHINE LEARNING

The BuiltWorlds AI/ML Preparedness Research Track equips organizations with the insights and strategies needed to navigate the evolving role of AI and machine learning in the built environment. Through dynamic working group sessions and in-depth industry benchmarking analyses, participants gain a clear understanding of current adoption trends, emerging use cases, and future opportunities, enabling them to make informed decisions and stay ahead in a rapidly transforming industry.

Focus Areas:

Research Reports

In addition to our library of annual reports, BuiltWorlds AI/ML Research Track Members have exclusive access to track-specific tech specialty reports on a variety of topics:

Working Group Sessions

BuiltWorlds’ working group sessions are exclusive, closed-door gatherings reserved for research track members. Facilitated by the BuiltWorlds team and led by expert speakers from within the network, these sessions bring together industry stakeholders for deep, collaborative discussions, both virtually and at BuiltWorlds events throughout the year.

2026 Sessions

In-Person Working Group Session @ BuiltWorlds AI Conference | February 17, 2026

  • AI From Pilot Programs to Disruption
  • Session facilitators: Brian Nahas, Director of AI; David Grosshuesch, Director, Data Analytics & Insights, Mortenson

In-Person Working Group Session @ BuiltWorlds Chicago Global Summit | April 14, 2026

  • Trimble Tech Lab & IIT Fabrication Center Interactive Tour
  • Session speakers: Ivan Mutis, Associate Professor, Illinois Institute of Technology; Reed Kroloff, Dean, Illinois Institute of Technology; Brick Cassidy, Director of The Fabrication Center for the College of Architecture, Illinois Institute of Technology

In-Person Working Group Session @ BuiltWorlds Paris Global Summit | June 9, 2026

  • Dassault Systèmes' 3DS Velizy Campus Interactive Tour
  • Session speakers: Remi Dornier, VP, Architecture, Engineering & Construction Industry, Dassault Systèmes; Corinne Bulota, Industry Vice President, Dassault Systèmes

In-Person Working Group Session @ BuiltWorlds Construction Tech Conference | July 14, 2026

  • Getting AI to Work: Honest Conversations on Adoption in Construction
  • Session facilitator: Candy Lau Pindrik, National Director, Data Analytics & AI, Swinerton

Virtual Working Group Session | August 13, 2026

  • Embodied Spatial Intelligence: Construction Robotics & AI
  • Session facilitator: Chen Feng, Institute Associate Professor, NYU

In-Person Working Group Session @ BuiltWorlds Buildings Conference: Data Centers & AI Infrastructure | September 30, 2026

  • AI Tools for Streamlining Hyperscale Data Center Construction
  • Session facilitator: John Colley, Director, BRG

2027 Sessions

In-Person Working Group Session @ BuiltWorlds AI Conference | February 2027

  • Session facilitator: TBA

In-Person Working Group Session @ BuiltWorlds Chicago Global Summit | April 2027

  • Session details: TBA

In-Person Working Group Session @ BuiltWorlds Paris Global Summit | June 2027

  • Session details: TBA

In-Person Working Group Session @ BuiltWorlds Construction Tech Conference | July 2027

  • Session facilitator: TBA

Virtual Working Group Session | August 2027

  • Session facilitator: TBA

In-Person Working Group Session @ BuiltWorlds Buildings Conference | September 2027

  • Session facilitator: TBA

Past Speakers Include

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Hrishi Maha

Leader AI/ML and Data, DPR Construction

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Karoliina Torttila

AI Director, Trimble

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Majid Seydgar

AI Specialist, Pomerleau

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Brian Nahas

Director of Artificial Intelligence, Mortenson

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Robin Patra

Director, Data, Analytics & AI, ARCO Construction

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Ray Daddazio

Senior Consultant & President Emeritus, Thornton Tomasetti

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Rishi Midha

Senior Data Scientist, EllisDon

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David Lederhendler

CEO, Yeji Data Lab, Inc.

Want to test out a Working Group Session before joining the track? 

Limited spots are available at each session. Email research@builtworlds.com for more information.

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