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Project Flux is a pioneering podcast that explores the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence across various industries, including construction, music, infrastructure, and life sciences, with a focus on revolutionising the project delivery profession. Each episode brings to light how AI is redefining efficiency, innovation, and strategic decision-making in project management. Through engaging conversations with industry leaders, technologists, and forward-thinkers, the podcast offers a comprehensive look at the challenges and opportunities AI introduces, the nuances of its integration, and its potential to reshape project delivery on a global scale.
Project Flux is the go-to resource for professionals seeking to navigate the evolving landscape of AI in project delivery, offering insights, strategies, and inspiration to harness the power of AI for a more innovative and effective future.
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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...
Send us a textSummaryIn this episode of the Project Flux Weekly Pulse, James Garner and Dave Officer discuss the big stories in projects and productivity from the past week. They start by talking about OpenAI's Roadmap to AGI, which outlines the stages of artificial general intelligence development. They discuss the implications of AI reaching higher levels of intelligence and the potential job losses it may cause. They also explore the market consolidation taking place among big tech co...
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 u...
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 discusse...
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 p...
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 Manag...
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...
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