Episode 41: Beyond the AI scepticism, built environment wins

In this episode of the DBA Podcast, Adam interviews Will Cavendish, the Global Digital Leader at Arup. Will shares his journey from DeepMind to Arup and discusses the revolutionary impact of AI on the built environment.

He explores the rapid adoption of AI technologies, the role of large language models, and the profound opportunities AI presents for sustainable design and infrastructure. The episode also delves into the global landscape of AI adoption, the internal capability development at Arup, and the future prospects for AI in various sectors.

Here's what's inside: 00:00 Introduction and Guest Background 01:26 Early AI Experiences and Observations 04:20 AI's Role in the Built Environment 15:22 Global Perspectives on AI Adoption 24:44 Future of AI and Consulting 31:08 Looking Ahead to 2025 32:58 Conclusion and Farewell DBA is powered by TEMPO Institute, an education platform to help drive a digital built environment.