Send us a textIn this episode of Project Flux, we delve into three standout advancements: Anthropic's Claude, Perplexity’s real-time election tracker, and OpenAI’s recent acquisition of chat.com. These updates illustrate AI’s expanding influence, with Claude streamlining complex tasks across industries, Perplexity setting new standards for live, AI-powered updates, and OpenAI enhancing brand visibility and accessibility through strategic acquisition.We then engage in a thought-provoking conve...
Send us a textIn this episode of the Project Flux podcast, Sri discusses his journey as a founder of Rocketlane, a SaaS platform designed to improve client project delivery. He shares insights into the challenges faced by project managers, the importance of real-time data, and how AI can enhance project management processes. In this conversation we also discuss the much-anticipated ChatGPT Search feature, its integration challenges, and comparisons with competitors like Perplexity and Google....
Send us a textIn this episode of the Project Flux podcast, James Garner and Yoshi Soornack discuss: the upcoming project delivery hackathon at Rolls Royce, the significant impact of AI on society highlighted by recent Nobel Prize awards, and the evolution of AI technologies. They explore the collaboration between Boston Dynamics and Toyota in robotics, the role of nuclear energy in powering AI, and the latest innovations from Perplexity, including their new features and legal challenges in th...
Send us a textIn this episode of the Project Flux podcast, we discuss the latest advancements in AI and robotics, particularly focusing on Tesla's recent WeRobot event. We explore the implications of autonomous vehicles and humanoid robots in various industries, including construction. The conversation also delves into the limitations of current AI models, as highlighted by recent research from Apple, and the potential for integration and consolidation within the construction technology secto...
Send us a textSummaryIn this episode of Project Flux, host James Garner interviews Professor Sarah Davidson, a leading expert in Building Information Modeling (BIM) and information management. They discuss Sarah's journey in the field, the evolution of BIM, and the integration of AI in enhancing information management processes. The conversation explores the challenges faced in the adoption of BIM, the potential of AI to improve efficiency and decision-making, and the importance of clear info...
Send us a text“Super intelligence will be here in a few thousand days.”These huge words from Sam Altman mixed with Zuckerberg’s impressive Connect 2024 showcase have once again brought the world of advanced tech to the fore.In this weeks episode, we were joined by mixed reality enthusiast and management consultant specialist Ryan Clarke to focus in on:🕶️ Meta’s reveal of Orion - the most advanced glasses in the world📟 The future of mixed reality and its place in construction🏙️ The fall of con...
Send us a textDoes human connectivity impact workplace performance? and how does this dynamic respond to business coaching in the age of AI?This week we’re joined by Philip Crocker, expert in business and performance coaching, to discuss:🔺 How important human connection is in response to performance coaching🕵️ Dark pattern choices by Linkedin AI in how it consumes your data🌱 The evolution of OKR’s within the AI age and where it fits🖇️ Human strengths and AI’s limitations in meta-cognition and...
Send us a textIt needs considering now more than ever…so in this weeks podcast we sat with Mark Lockton, specialist in business adoption of digital, data and AI to discuss:🍓 If people are falling behind advancements such Open AI's o1, the most advanced LLM to date⬛️ The impact of AI’s blackbox thinking on businesses💭 How perceptions of AI differ amongst smaller and bigger businesses✔️ Effective way’s to influence different stakeholders to adopt digital transformationGuest Speaker Profile:Mark...
Send us a textIn this weeks episode, were joined by Richard Bendall-Jones, Product Manager and Risk Engineer at nPlan. Together we discussed:👷 How AI is evolving scheduling and risk in construction👨🦰 The behavioural dynamics of humans in adopting AI-driven tools⚠️ How to use AI in risk management to identify trends ad overcome human bias🌾 How AI can level the playing field in getting started in project managementGuest Speaker ProfileRichard Bendall-Jones is a Product Manager and Risk Enginee...
Send us a textProject Flux is proudly sponsored by ConstructAI. Check out their incredible AI solution built specifically for the construction industryIn this week’s episode we are joined by Cecilia Lindström, Research Director a Future Places Studio. In this jam-packed episode we discuss:1️⃣ The “AI and the Built Environment” report by the London Property Alliance. Watch to learn:📚 A 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸-𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 in how humans must set the problem and verify the outcomes of AI🔝 Where we might see 𝗲𝗳𝗳...
Send us a textIn this week’s episode we were joined by Antony Slumbers, a globally recognised speaker, advisor and writer on proptech and space-as-a-service.The topics we discussed:🏠 The integration of generative AI in the real estate sector⌚️ How AI today is reminiscent of yesterday’s tech advancements👔 What leaders should do to balance current demands and future needs🔓 Startup opportunities📉 The need for new business models in the AI ageChapters00:00 Introduction and Background02:59 The Pot...
Send us a textIn this episode, hosts Yoshi and James discuss:1️⃣ The next generation of AI and its advanced reasoning capabilities2️⃣ AI tacking whole complex projects not just tasks3️⃣ The importance of emotional intelligence, our weakness and strength as humansChapters00:00 Introduction: The Next Generation of AI05:25 Advanced Reasoning and Multi-Step Thinking07:12 The Shift to AI Leadership and the Role of Emotional Intelligence10:21 AI's Ability to Answer Questions Humans Struggle to Defi...
Send us a textIn this week’s episode we interviewed Allister Lewis from ADDD, an automated data-driven design marketplace for construction technology. Together we covered:🚗 Allister’s journey from architect to BIM specialist to founder🍥 The impact of generative design in the built environment🧑💻 Choosing the right AI software in a dense market🔋 The power of interoperability and open-source solutionsGuest Speaker ProfileAllister Lewis is the founder of Automated Data Driven Design (www.addd.io...
Send us a textIn this episode we discussed:3️⃣ Moving to a 3-day work week with AI🍓 Next gen AI and whats to come🦾 Humanoid robots tested in BMW’s production line💷 UKRI’s £32m investment into 98 AI startups🙋♂️ What it’s like being forced to use AIKeywordsAI, three-day workweek, Bill Gates, humanoid robots, OpenAI, Strawberry, UK government fundingChapters00:00 Introduction and Discussion of AI and Work-Life Balance07:32 Advancements in Humanoid Robots and Their Impact on Manual Labor19:32 In...
Send us a textThis week, we sat down with Ali Mafi, founder of Timist, to discuss:⏳ The importance of measuring and managing project time🧐 How lean thinking informs project delivery and its challenges✅ The importance of task prioritisation. 🤖 Whether humans would outperform robots using this approachGuest Speaker ProfileAli Mafi, founder of Timist, discusses the importance of measuring and managing project time. He shares his journey in construction management and lean thinking, highligh...
Send us a textIn this episode of Project Flux Weekly Pulse, we discussed:🇪🇺 The worlds first comprehensive AI law in the EU Act: Will it stifle innovation?🏛️ The UK AI Plan and governmental approach to AI adoption: Undoing past progress?💰 Universal basic income in the age of AI: Will we ever have to work again?🗣️ The rollout of OpenAI's voice feature: Have you already got it?👷 Current levels of digital tool adoption in the construction industry: higher adoption?Key topicsEU Act, AI adoption, ...
Send us a textMartin Paver, CEO and founder of Projecting Success, discusses the importance of data-driven project delivery and the challenges in implementing it. He emphasises the need for collaboration and a collective effort to transform project delivery. Martin shares his career journey and the motivation behind founding Projecting Success. He highlights the limitations of traditional lessons learned data and the need for advanced data analytics. Martin also discusses the role of governme...
Send us a textIn this episode, James Garner and Martin Paver discuss the latest developments in AI in projects and productivity. They cover topics such as OpenAI's Search GPT, the challenges of AI investment, the skepticism surrounding AI companies, and the need for leadership and experimentation in adopting AI in the construction industry. They emphasise the importance of staying informed and continuously learning in order to keep up with the rapid pace of technological advancements.Takeaway...
Send us a textSummaryIn this episode of the Weekly Pulse, James and Yoshi discuss the UK government's approach to AI regulation, the latest developments from OpenAI, and the potential impact of AI on industries like construction and data analysis. They highlight the importance of striking a balance between innovation and regulation, as well as the need for standards and frameworks in AI development. They also explore the challenges of automating processes and the potential consequences of ado...
Send us a textSummaryDave Officer and James Garner discuss the use of AI in the creative process, specifically in the field of design and illustration. Dave shares his experience of incorporating AI tools, such as Adobe's Photoshop with Gen.ai functionality, into his work. He highlights the time-saving benefits of AI, such as automating tedious tasks like separating images from their backgrounds. However, Dave also emphasises the importance of maintaining the joy and uniqueness of the creativ...