Construction Data & AI: Past, Present, and Future

​Construction’s relationship with data has changed dramatically, and AI is accelerating that shift. What has the industry learned along the way, and what will it take to turn today’s AI excitement into practical value?

​Join Kroo, Forvis Mazars, and construction executives at Autodesk’s Boston office during Boston Built Week for a candid, forward-looking conversation about where construction data and AI are headed. Light bites will be catered for this event.

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​We are excited to welcome the following panelists, moderated by Kathryn Schneider (Director, Forvis Mazars):

• ​Rick Walega (CFO, Erland Construction)

• ​Paul DiMarino (CIO, Shawmut Design & Construction)

• ​Amanda Finnerty (Director of Operations Technology, BOND)

• ​Barry Chiu (CEO & Co-Founder, Kroo)

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​The discussion will explore:

• ​How contractors’ use of data has evolved—and what may change next

• ​Why interoperability matters and where tools such as MCP fit

• ​What makes construction data ready for AI

• ​How contractors can shape a data and AI strategy

• ​Where AI is delivering practical value today, and where the hype may outweigh the reality

​This is an official Boston Built Week event.