This presentation will explore AI and its role in the architecture, engineering, and construction industry. We’ll examine current software solutions transforming project workflows and discuss practical strategies for implementation. The session will conclude with a discussion on governance considerations for responsible AI adoption.
About Josh McDowell
Josh McDowell, P.E., S.E., Principal at Mackenzie
Josh is a Principal in Mackenzie's structural engineering practice and has over 25 years of experience in the field. Josh oversees the structural design for range of project types, including commercial, retail, and industrial facilities, and has been the lead structural engineer for many of Mackenzie's civic and public safety projects over the last 10 years. He also has extensive experience in seismic strengthening code compliance in structural assessment and remodel projects.
About Matthew Tuan
Matthew Tuan, P.E., Project Engineer at Mackenzie
Matthew graduated from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with a BS (2018) and MS (2019) in Civil Engineering. He has 5+ years of experience on a variety of project from industrial and e-commerce facilities to office and public buildings. Matthew is currently pursuing an online master’s in computer science in hope of leveraging today’s rapidly evolving technology landscape to further the structural engineering field.