The Building Podcast
Mark Wakeford is Chairman of the National Federation of Builders, vice-chair at Constructing Excellence Midlands and a Governor at Construction College, Moulton College. He has run a large regional building contractor and now chairs Evoenergy, one of the UK's foremost renewable companies, bringing low carbon solutions to corporate Britain.
Mark talks to leading experts from across the construction sector to discuss issues facing the built environment. He explores various challenges with his guests, who offer solutions, information and ideas that listeners can apply to their own situations, be it in a company, on a project or studying at college.
The Building Podcast aims to provide CPD on the go. Supporting the sector with easily digestible ideas to support a rapidly changing industry!
The Building Podcast
Mark talks to James Garner
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The fourth industrial revolution is in full swing as the Age of Intelligence affects our lives in so many ways. The construction industry is working hard to come to terms with the forecast changes and the uncertainty that swirls around the technology, its potential, its risks and the value that it can bring. James Garner is the Head of AI and Data for Gleeds, the international property and construction consultancy. His role brings him into contact with solutions around the world, both in large and small companies, and he sees the potential and the changes that are likely within our sector.
James is optimistic that Artificial Intelligence will bring about a step change in the productivity of construction, and that whilst the technology will arrive very quickly, people will have longer to adapt to see where and how they can add value. James believes that one of the benefits will be significantly less screen time, which is a modern invention, and one that we humans are not well equipped for. Less screen time will allow us to do what we do best, communicating with other humans and adding value to projects in more traditional ways.
Listen to this podcast to find out how to stay ahead of the fourth industrial revolution and how to become a future proofed employee. Hear why small companies, well led with vision are the future of our industry and why companies in all sectors should not be spending ludicrous amounts of money on AI projects without understanding why and the purpose. All companies can start effectively with a paid for AI facility that will keep confidential information confidential and not break the bank.
Gleeds is a global property and construction consultancy
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