Smarter, Faster, Still Human: How AI Agents are Changing Design-Build

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People usually fall into one of two camps on AI: it’s either the most exciting tool since BIM or it’s a technology to fear. In this episode of the Design-Build Delivers Podcast, we look past the hype and into the jobsite, where AI agents are already reshaping how design-build teams work.

Brought to you by ARKANCE (Learn more at arkance.us/dbia), this conversation features Brian Skripac, DBIA’s Director of Virtual Design & Construction, and Paul Hedgepath, Director of Virtual Construction at MJ Harris. Together, they share how AI is moving from speculation to application and delivering real value in scheduling, safety and specs.

From waterproofing details resolved in seconds to healthcare owners eyeing AI for facilities management, the stories highlight both the promise and the practical barriers of adoption. Along the way, our guests tackle questions of trust, integration and what it takes to bring new tools into collaborative teams.

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1. Meet Brian and Paul (00:00:00)

2. AI's Adoption Curve (00:01:17)

3. Real-World Use Cases (00:03:37)

4. Beyond the Hype (00:08:51)

5. Agents Explained (00:15:15)

6. Bridging Office and Field (00:27:05)

7. Barriers and First Wins (00:33:42)

8. The Future of AI in Design-Build (00:39:40)

9. Wrapping it All Up (00:42:14)