Author: Peggy Smedley
Certainly, most in the construction industry have heard about BIM (building information modeling) and its 3D, 4D, 5D, and 6D components. All of this is set to evolve with the rise of AI (artificial intelligence), as Fortune Business Insights suggests the global AI in construction market will grow from $4.86 billion in 2025 to $6.02 billion in 2026, and to $35.53 billion by 2034, which is a 24.8% growth rate. Keep in mind, as the technology continues to evolve, the heart of BIM is in the processes surrounding it and in the storytelling that comes with the model. This is…
Peggy dissects the three pillars of quantum technology: quantum computing, quantum sensing, and quantum communications. She says the quantum revolution is inevitable and the new innovations that could come as a result of this are exciting. She also discusses: · The growth anticipated for the entire market and for each pillar. · The opportunities that exist within each pillar. · The inherent risks companies will face, such as Q-Day. https://peggysmedleyshow.com
Peggy Smedley and Morgan Hays, senior director product management, construction, Bentley Systems, talk about 4D modeling and what comes next with the help of AI (artificial intelligence). He says 4D modeling and 4D-based planning is a massive step forward in the way the construction industry plans both during preconstruction and during execution. They also discuss: · The marriage that occurs between the reality capture and the model—and how technology is advancing to enable greater data sharing. · How 4D is being democratized, becoming available to everyone. · Several case studies of how 4D can help on projects. https://www.bentley.com/synchro
Peggy Smedley and Tim Lindner, warehouse automation consultant, talk about robots and what they really mean for workforce trends. He says he sees a shift in the type of people that companies that deploy robots will need. Enter the robot wrangler. They also discuss: · If robots are displacing workers—or if they are replacing the work. · Blending machine intelligence with human intelligence. · The movie robot that is most like the humanoid robot you can expect to work with. https://www.voxware.com/
What industries will quantum computing matter the most? More importantly, what industries are poised for rapid disruption first? Will it be molecular simulation in healthcare and pharmaceuticals? Will it be complex routing in manufacturing? Or will it be a completely different industry altogether? There are many areas ripe for disruption where quantum can make previously impossible decisions possible. Let’s take a closer look. If you haven’t been keeping up with our blog series last week, let me recap briefly. We unpacked the basics of quantum and if quantum is the next evolution of AI (artificial intelligence). While this might not…
What type of impact could quantum computing have on the construction industry? Will it enable us to schedule and build faster? Could it reduce jobsite risk? Could it lead to stronger and more environmentally friendly materials? Let’s explore the potential implications in today’s blog. If you read last week’s Constructech blog, then you know we looked at a large-scale project in Chicago—the Illinois Quantum & Microelectronics Park—that will lead to greater innovation in quantum computing. When completed, the facility will be a destination to bring together companies, researchers, manufacturers, suppliers, end users, and other partners who are working to develop…
Peggy and cohost Dennis Draeger, foresight director, Shaping Tomorrow, talk about the promise versus the peril of Aiglatson. He says the difficulty is the risk isn’t so much on the AI, the risk is on humanity giving up its responsibility to AI. They also discuss: · The most credible existential risks of AI. · How Aiglatson leaders should benchmark them against other risks. · A comparison of AI to other historical innovations such as the printing press. https://peggysmedleyshow.com
Peggy Smedley interviews Tim Lindner, warehouse automation consultant, about how humanoid robots and robots in general have had a big impact since we started talking about them in 2015. He says there are a number of examples in history when something was in a fixed position, and it began to move. They also discuss: · If AI is changing the capabilities of robots, compared to even five years ago. · How logistics and distribution companies can adapt to changing robots. · Places where we will come into contact with humanoid robots. https://www.voxware.com/
Is quantum the next evolution of AI (artificial intelligence)? Not exactly. Here’s the hard reality. AI will at some point hit its ceiling in terms of what it can do with energy, optimization, etc. This is where quantum will enter the equation. Quantum is a complementary layer to artificial intelligence, not a replacement. It will help with optimization, ultimately exceeding the speed and capability of classical computers. At its core, quantum computing uses quantum mechanics to solve computer problems. Simply, it enables computers to do their work faster. Quantum qubits will be what is going to be key. Qubits are…
Quantum Shore Chicago is set to completely transform the lakefront where I used to call home. If you grew up in or near Chicago, you know the city was once the site of many steel mills. Now, it is being reimagined with a greater focus on technological innovation, namely quantum. Once the site of steel mills that built this nation’s bridges and skyscrapers, today the area of Chicago is being reimagined to forge new ideas and industries that will shape the forefront of technology for decades to come. The former U.S. Steel South Works site at 8080 S. DuSable Lake…