Meet Ferris: AI That Speaks the Language of the AEC - Daniel Calabro (S3-01)

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Daniel Calabro joins ENHANCE to unpack how AI is reshaping civil and structural engineering through his work with Ferris. He shares why he built Ferris as a “virtual partner” for engineers—helping manage massive calculation workloads, detect errors with a verified calculation agent, and use an automated submittal reviewer that doubles as an educational tool for younger engineers.Daniel and Andy zoom out to the bigger questions: how AI can augment rather than replace engineers, what that means for jobs in the AEC industry, and how to handle ethical issues like responsibility, trust, and hallucinations. They dig into Ferris’s approach to data security and bespoke software, why generic models aren’t safe enough for critical work, and how Ferris could eventually live inside tools engineers already use, like Slack or Teams, to support real‑time decisions in design and forensic engineering.It’s a thoughtful look at how AI can reduce errors, decision fatigue, and busywork—without losing the human judgment that keeps our structures safe.Connect and learn more about our fantastic guest:Daniel’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-calabro-ferris369/Ferris’s Website: https://www.askferris.io/At ENHANCE, we’re dedicated to uncovering the “why” of industry professionals and sharing their unique stories.If you enjoy what you hear, please help us grow by leaving a 5-star review on your podcast player! Don't forget to follow ENHANCE on all your favorite platforms!Thank you for your support, and God bless!Brought to you by 29e6.co.