AI & Automation: The Future of Engineering with Jesse Light - SML Consulting Structural & Forensic Engineers

Jesse Light shares his career journey in the AEC industry, emphasizing automation and software integration's role in enhancing efficiency and cost savings. The discussion includes AI applications developed with universities, examples of Power Automate use, and AI's return on investment. Jesse addresses recurring revenue models, file delivery optimization, and managing engineering fee structures and scope changes. The conversation explores AI's impact on employee roles, project searches, and detail management. Jesse highlights the importance of technology understanding and data centralization for business owners, addressing AI-related employee concerns and cybersecurity. Closing remarks encourage technology adoption and reflect on the podcast's mission.

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(0:00) Introduction by Justin Neagle and Will Foret (1:10) Guest introduction: Jesse Light (2:10) Jesse Light's background and career journey in AEC (5:00) Automation and software integration in engineering (10:53) Efficiency improvements, cost savings, and leveraging AI (16:48) AI applications and university collaboration for coding (18:25) Power Automate examples and AI investment returns (20:56) Recurring revenue models and optimizing file delivery (26:06) Fee structures and managing scope changes in engineering (33:36) Employee roles, AI's long-term impact, and short-term evolutions (40:35) AI for project searches and detail management (43:24) Technology understanding and data centralization for business owners (48:06) Employee AI concerns and cybersecurity in cloud computing (54:27) Advice for investing in technology and company services (58:33) Technology adoption encouragement and upcoming events (59:55) Closing remarks and podcast mission