Episode 14 - AI's Potential in Improving Project Outcomes

In this episode, Dale and Alan discuss the recent AI Day from nPlan and the highlights of the event. They focus on GraphGen, a model that enables self-serve reporting in the construction and projects world. They also talk about Auto Report, which automates the process of creating lengthy reports, and Agent Barry, which can interact with different tools and generate reports. They explore the future of reporting, the role of AI in improving project outcomes, and the challenges of data sharing and controlling the narrative. They explore the idea of boundaries and silos in data sharing, highlighting the need to respect legal boundaries and competitive advantages. They also discuss the potential of peer-to-peer data networking, where access to data is shared without sharing the actual data. The conversation then shifts to the topic of GraphGen and its application in project planning and scheduling. They discuss the practicalities of using GraphGen, including the input process and the iterative nature of generating schedules. They also touch on the validation of schedules and the inclusion of different scheduling methodologies. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the limitations of data sets and the importance of feedback and improvement in AI models. Takeaways 🧻 GraphGen is a model that enables self-serve reporting in the construction and projects world. 🧻 Auto Report automates the process of creating lengthy reports, saving time for practitioners. 🧻 Agent Barry can interact with different tools and generate reports, providing a more efficient way of reporting. 🧻 The future of reporting may involve agent-to-agent communication, where reports are packets of information exchanged between agents. 🧻 AI has the potential to improve project outcomes, but controlling the narrative and data sharing remain challenges. Data sharing involves respecting legal boundaries and competitive advantages. 🧻 Peer-to-peer data networking allows for sharing access to data without sharing the actual data. 🧻 GraphGen can be used for project planning and scheduling, with an iterative process for generating schedules. 🧻 Validation of schedules is important, and feedback is crucial for improving AI models. Chapters 01:54 Enplan's AI Day: Introducing GraphGen and Auto Report 21:59 Challenges of Data Sharing in the Construction Industry 28:26 Data Sharing and Boundaries 30:00 Exploring Peer-to-Peer Data Networking 32:26 Automating Project Scheduling with GraphGen 34:11 The Practicalities of Using GraphGen 39:50 Validating and Adjusting Generated Schedules 53:57 GPT-4.0 and Hallucinations Subscribe on YouTube and follow us on Spotify: 🐧 YouTube: www.youtube.com/@GenAIPodcast 🐧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7vj7VdckiifSuyVc9EV0SB?si=078f3747c26e4d61 🐧 Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gen-ai-podcast #AI #ProjectManagement #Technology #Innovation #FutureOfWork