EPISODE · Jan 26, 2024 · 24 MIN
CEA - The Importance of Technology and AI in the Workplace with Robert Otani
from The Civil Engineering Academy Podcast · host Isaac Oakeson
Will machine learning replace civil engineers? 😟 The answer is not what you think, whether you answered “yes” or “no.” Today’s guest is Robert Otani, a civil engineer and the Chief Technology Officer at Thornton Tomasetti. In this episode, he talks about how machine learning and AI will impact engineering jobs, as well as how he’s already using AI at his firm’s projects and overall business development so you can use it in yours too. 😉Tune in to Learn:How the introduction of BIM got Robert into the tech side of civil engineeringHis experience building tools to connect different software in construction managementThe software tools he's launched for the industry and where to get themShould civil engineers learn how to code?What machine learning will change in the future of the civil engineering profession?Will civil engineers still have jobs with the rise of AI?A positive impact of AI on civil engineering that gets overlookedHow he's already using AI at Thornton Tomasetti's projects and business developmentOur Partner:Built BarFreebie:CEA NewsletterResources Mentioned:Thornton TomasettiRevitPLS-CADDKonstru SoftwareSkipper SoftwareThread SoftwareTT ToolboxThornton Tomasetti & Autodesk WebinarComputers & Structures, IncRutgers UniversityPenn State UniversityJFK Terminal 1WSPArupBarclays ArenaConnect With Robert:[email protected] Exam Prep Resources:Main WebsiteCivil FE Review Course Civil PE Review CourseCivil PE Depth Review CoursesCA Seismic and Survey Courses (Waiting List)FE Practice ExamsFE CBT Exam SimulatorPE Breadth Practice ExamsPE Depth Practice ExamsPE CBT Exam SimulatorConnect With Us:Free CEA CommunityFree NewsletterYouTube [email protected]
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Will machine learning replace civil engineers? 😟 The answer is not what you think, whether you answered “yes” or “no.” Today’s guest is Robert Otani, a civil engineer and the Chief Technology Officer at Thornton Tomasetti. In this episode, he talks about how machine learning and AI will impact engineering jobs, as well as how he’s already using AI at his firm’s projects and overall business development so you can use it in yours too. 😉Tune in to Learn:How the introduction of BIM got Robert into the tech side of civil engineeringHis experience building tools to connect different software in construction managementThe software tools he's launched for the industry and where to get themShould civil engineers learn how to code?What machine learning will change in the future of the civil engineering profession?Will civil engineers still have jobs with the rise of AI?A positive impact of AI on civil engineering that gets overlookedHow he's already using AI at Thornton Tomasetti's projects and business developmentOur Partner:Built BarFreebie:CEA NewsletterResources Mentioned:Thornton TomasettiRevitPLS-CADDKonstru SoftwareSkipper SoftwareThread SoftwareTT ToolboxThornton Tomasetti & Autodesk WebinarComputers & Structures, IncRutgers UniversityPenn State UniversityJFK Terminal 1WSPArupBarclays ArenaConnect With Robert:[email protected] Exam Prep Resources:Main WebsiteCivil FE Review Course Civil PE Review CourseCivil PE Depth Review CoursesCA Seismic and Survey Courses (Waiting List)FE Practice ExamsFE CBT Exam SimulatorPE Breadth Practice ExamsPE Depth Practice ExamsPE CBT Exam SimulatorConnect With Us:Free CEA CommunityFree NewsletterYouTube [email protected]
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