Canadian AI for Construction

​Three moderated panels, startup presentations, and a networking reception exploring how AI adoption is entering Canada's construction sector.

​The room brings together general contractors, engineering consultancies, construction law firms, professional regulators, labour organizations, safety bodies, AI research institutes, construction technology founders, government agencies, and investment firms.

​The panels are expected to explore themes such as:

​Panel 1: Workforce Readiness

• ​Education and training adapting for AI in construction

• ​AI-enabled devices and wearables creating friction with existing safety culture

• ​Labour relations evolving alongside new tools and monitoring

• ​AI adoption and women's participation in the industry

​Panelists include trades bodies, workforce technology founders, labour organizations, educators, and safety bodies.

​Panel 2: Integration and Implementation

• ​AI adoption differing by organization size and type

• ​Integration across disciplines and delivery models

• ​What adoption looks like from the perspective of firms building the tools

• ​What AI research says is achievable today versus what is not

​Panelists include general contractors, engineering consultancies, enterprise technology leaders, construction technology founders, and AI research institutes.

​Panel 3: Standards and Governance

• ​Contract language adapting for AI in project delivery

• ​Professional practice guidelines and regulatory frameworks evolving

• ​Surety and bonding evaluating AI-powered contractors

• ​Standards for governing AI's reasoning process

​Panelists include construction litigators, construction lawyers, professional regulators, insurers, and project

​2:00 - 2:20 Arrival and registration

​2:20 - 2:25 Presentation

​2:25 - 3:10 Panel 1: Workforce Readiness

​3:10 - 3:20 Q&A

​3:20 - 3:25 Presentation

​3:25 - 4:10 Panel 2: Integration and Implementation

​4:10 - 4:20 Q&A

​4:20 - 4:35 Break and refreshments

​4:35 - 4:40 Presentation

​4:40 - 5:25 Panel 3: Standards and Governance

​5:25 - 5:35 Q&A

​5:35 - 5:45 Closing

​5:45 - 7:00 Networking reception and food

​Panelist lineup to be announced.

​Organized by AEC Stack as part of the Canadian AI for Construction initiative.

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