Augment It: How Architecture, Engineering and Construction Leaders Leverage Data and Artificial Inte

Do you want to increase efficiency and productivity in your organization to meet industry demands? But are you struggling with a low budget and few resources to make it happen? As a manager, executive, or professional working in the architecture, engineering, and construction industry, you are under pressure to do more with fewer resources, reduce waste, produce faster...and somehow still turn a profit. The solution? Over the past several decades, technology has helped AEC companies increase efficiency and become more productive. Among all the emerging technologies, artificial intelligence is one of the most under-utilized in the AEC industry. When understood and used correctly, it removes inefficient workflows, empowers teams to become creative, and improves bottom-line results. The real issue is that there is a lot of conflicting, misleading and confusing (not to mention fear-inducing) information out there about AI, and none specific to the AEC industry — until now. Unlike other books and resources on this topic that are either very technical or too generic, Augment It is written for you, the AEC professional. In it, you will learn: What AI is and what it can and cannot do. What data is and how it can help your organization. How to find a good AI problem with a high return on investment. How to plan and execute your first AI project. How to build and scale AI projects in your company. How to define your AI strategy But best of all, this book provides examples and user case studies that show how AI is being used in businesses and operations today. By reading and implementing the techniques explained in this book, you will transform yourself — and your organization — into an industry innovator with a sustainable and profitable future.