Project Flux
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.
Episodes
114 episodes
AI Hype Exposed! Michael LePage
SummaryIn this episode of the Project Flux podcast, host James Garner speaks with Michael LaPage, Chief Learning Officer at Plan Academy. They discuss the impact of AI on project management, the importance of human relationships ...
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Season 1
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Episode 81
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Lidar That Draws Your Floor Plan in 60 Seconds!
SummaryIn this episode of the Project Flux podcast, host James Garner and co-host Yoshi welcome Josh Schumann, director of Pepper Build Construction and consultant for Nav Live. They discuss the evolution of construction technolo...
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Episode 80
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AI’s Dirty Secret: The Carbon Behind the Code
SummaryIn this episode of the Project Flux podcast, hosts James Garner and Yoshi Soornack speaks with Romain Tranchant, founder of Stack District and chair of the Innovation Committee at Infrastructure Mason. They dis...
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Season 1
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Episode 79
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44:53
The Future of Quantity Surveying with AI Agents
SummaryIn this episode of the Project Flux podcast, James Garner welcomes back Tom Haley, managing director of Quantik, to discuss the evolving landscape of AI in construction and project delivery. They explore the challenges of ...
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Season 1
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Episode 78
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42:26
The AI Reality Check: Inside the APM Digital Transformation Report
This conversation explores the findings of the Digital Transformation in Project Management Report, focusing on the impact of AI on project management practices, the cultural shifts required for successful implementation, and the importance...
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Episode 77
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52:28
The Weekly Pulse - US Tech Giants Pour Billions into UK AI Infrastructure
SummaryThis conversation delves into the current landscape of AI, focusing on the rapid investments and developments in the field, the strategic choices between augmentation and automation, the ethical implications of AI deception, and ...
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The Data Illusion: Why Everyone’s Playing the Wrong Game With AI
SummaryIn this episode of the Project Flux podcast, Ritavan discusses his book 'Data Impact' and emphasizes the importance of long-term thinking in data strategy. He introduces the Slassog framework, which focuses on saving, leve...
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Season 1
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Episode 76
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44:28
Navigating the AI Landscape: Trust and Accountability
This conversation explores the evolving landscape of AI, focusing on its implications for governance, infrastructure, and the emergence of autonomous coding. The discussion highlights the new RICS standards for AI in construction, the infrastru...
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From Rock Bands to AI Agents: The Unlikely Journey of a Creative Tech Entrepreneur
SummaryIn this episode of the Project Flux podcast, Vito Peleg, CEO and co-founder of Atarim, discusses the evolution of web development tools, the impact of AI on project delivery, and the importance of collaboration in creative...
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Season 1
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Episode 75
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51:43
Think, Act, Learn, Adapt: Why Agentic AI is Nothing Like a Chatbot
In this episode of the Project Flux podcast, hosts engage with Shwetha Balaji and Shreya Datta from McGill and Partners to discuss the rapid advancements in AI technology, particularly focusing on agentic AI. The conversation explor...
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Episode 74
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42:38
Why Construction Must Think like manufacturing
SummaryIn this episode of the Project Flux podcast, Dale Sinclair, the UK head of digital innovation at WSP, discusses the transformative impact of AI on the construction industry. He emphasizes the importance of pragmatism in design, t...
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Season 1
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Episode 73
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45:01
Why it's 1992 again
SummaryIn this episode of the Project Flux Spotlight Series, Derek Crager, CEO of Practical AI, discusses the transformative potential of AI in enhancing access to information and improving quality of life. He emphasizes the impo...
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Episode 71
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The Weekly Pulse - The $2.9 Trillion AI Gold Rush Reshaping Project Budgets Forever
This conversation explores the transformative impact of AI on various sectors, including project delivery, healthcare, and construction. It highlights the staggering financial investments in AI, the energy demands of data centers, and the revol...
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17:30
Olympics to AI: Clint Padgett’s Playbook for Project Success
In this episode, Clint Padgett, CEO of Project Success, shares his journey from the Navy to leading a successful project management consulting firm. He discusses the importance of defining project success through budget, time, and q...
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Season 1
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Episode 71
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48:04
Weekly Pulse - GPT-5's Rocky Launch Exposes AI's Growing Pains
This conversation delves into the current state of AI, highlighting the significant gap between awareness and actual usage among professionals, termed the 'Silicon Ceiling.' It discusses the latest advancements in AI tools, including Claude Opu...
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18:28
AI Won’t Fix Government
SummaryIn this episode, Vijay Luthra discusses the intersection of AI and public services, highlighting the challenges of government reform, the impact of legacy systems, and the cultural hurdles that impede progress. He emphasiz...
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Season 1
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Episode 70
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How Pascall + Watson Navigates the AI Revolution in Architectural Practice
What happens when a leading architectural firm takes a methodical approach to AI adoption? In this thought-provoking conversation with Pavan Birdi, Senior Associate at Pascall + Watson, we explore the strategic implementation of artificial inte...
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Season 1
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Episode 59
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42:14
The Weekly Pulse - Insights From This Week's Newsletter
This conversation delves into the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, exploring key developments such as President Trump's AI action plan, the implications of resource wars for AI infrastructure, corporate strategies exem...
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37:27
80% of Your Work Is Grunt Work—Let AI Handle It
Summary: In this wide-ranging discussion, Angelos Nicolaou shares insights on the future of AI, automation, and change management in construction and tech industries. He stresses the importance of making technolo...
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Season 1
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Episode 68
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The Weekly Pulse - From Film to Construction: AI's Expanding Role
This conversation explores the transformative impact of artificial intelligence across various industries, particularly in film, project management, and construction. It highlights the seamless integration of AI in creative processe...
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16:52
Navigating the Project Landscape
SummaryIn this episode of the Project Flux podcast, Yash Desai, the Innovation Lead at Mova, discusses the rapid evolution of AI and its implications for project management and software development. The conversation covers the ex...
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Season 1
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Episode 67
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53:26
Soft Skills Matter More Than Ever in the AI Age
SummaryIn this episode of the Project Flux Spotlight Series, James Garner speaks with Tom Esch, a consultant with a unique background as a former Catholic priest. They discuss the evolving landscape of AI and its implications for ...
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Season 1
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Episode 66
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45:49
AI Won’t Work If You Don’t Fix THIS First
SummaryIn this episode of the Project Flux podcast, Michael Schank, a digital transformation consultant and author, discusses the complexities of digital transformation, the importance of alignment within organizations, and the r...
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Season 1
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Episode 65
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The Weekly Pulse - Meta Poaches OpenAI's Best
In this episode of the Weekly Pulse, we explore the latest developments in AI, focusing on the escalating talent war, ethical concerns in AI development, new standards for project management, Musk's controversial Grok 4 initiative, and the shif...
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