AI Conversations In Construction
AI Conversations in Construction
Venue: ITC Royal Bengal, Kolkata
Time: 4:00 pm Onwards
AI Conversations in Construction is an industry session focused on exploring how artificial intelligence is beginning to reshape the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) sector. The session brings together professionals, technologists, and industry leaders to discuss how AI can enhance design workflows, improve project coordination, and unlock smarter decision-making across the construction lifecycle.
About C-TrIBE
C-TrIBE (Construction Technology Tribe) is a global community dedicated to accelerating innovation in the construction industry. It brings together construction companies, technology startups, investors, and industry experts to foster collaboration and drive the adoption of emerging technologies in the built environment.
Through events, knowledge-sharing initiatives, and ecosystem building, C-TrIBE plays an active role in strengthening the construction technology landscape. The community includes a growing network of ConTech founders, venture capital firms, and industry leaders working together to advance digital transformation in construction.
Why AI in Construction?
Recent research by Anthropic highlights that architecture and engineering are among the professions where AI already demonstrates strong theoretical capability. However, the study also shows that real-world usage remains relatively limited, revealing a significant gap between potential and adoption.
This gap represents a major opportunity for the AEC industry. As AI tools continue to evolve, they can increasingly support design exploration, technical analysis, documentation, and project coordination, helping teams work more efficiently while improving decision-making.
For an industry that manages complex data, multidisciplinary collaboration, and large-scale projects, AI has the potential to become a powerful co-pilot for design, planning, and project delivery.
Speakers
Chaitanya Bharech – Founder, Cognito Consulting | Founder, C-TrIBE
Chaitanya Bharech works at the intersection of construction and technology, helping organizations adopt digital tools and emerging technologies to improve project outcomes and operational efficiency.
Naman Mehta – Founder, IntelliBuild Group | Member, C-TrIBE
Naman Mehta focuses on integrating AI, BIM, and digital workflows within the AEC industry, developing solutions and training initiatives that enable architects and construction professionals to leverage AI in their daily workflows.
Session Focus
The discussion will explore how AI is transitioning from experimentation to practical implementation in construction, including topics such as:
AI-assisted design and engineering workflows
Automation in documentation and project coordination
Data-driven decision making in construction projects
The evolving role of AI in digital construction ecosystems
The session aims to spark meaningful conversations about how the AEC industry can harness AI to improve productivity, reduce inefficiencies, and enable the next generation of construction innovation.