Blueprint for the Future: Integrating AI into the Construction Lifecycle
Nov 19, 2024 - 8:00 AM (ET) - Sheraton Boston Needham | 100 Cabot Street, Needham, MA
Hosted by Massachusetts, Boston, MA
About this Event
8-10 AM
Please join the CFMA of MA as Kathryn Schneider of Forvis Mazars presents on a current hot topic— Artificial Intelligence (AI). This session will explore the transformative impact of AI on the project lifecycle within the construction industry. Attendees will gain insights into how AI technologies are revolutionizing project planning, execution, monitoring, and completion. The discussion will cover real-world examples of AI in action, from predictive analytics for risk assessment to automated progress tracking and beyond.
Registration includes Breakfast | CPE Credit Available
Featured Speakers
Kathryn Schneider, Director, Consulting
Kathryn Schneider is a Director at Forvis Mazars (forvismazars.us) in Newport, RI. With more than 25 years as a technology evangelist, Kathryn serves as a trusted advisor and industry ambassador. She leverages her knowledge and deep construction industry experience to advise companies on rationalizing their existing tech stack, identifying redundancies, and strategically selecting tools that align with business goals. By simplifying and consolidating technology resources, Kathryn helps organizations achieve cost savings, agility, and improved performance.
She serves on the Construction Financial Management Association Maine Chapter Board and is actively involved with numerous industry associations, such as Women in Manufacturing (WiM) and Women in Technology (WIT). She also volunteers her time with local clean water nonprofits.
She is a summa cum laude graduate of University of New Hampshire, with a B.S. degree in Business Administration.
Learning Objectives for CPE Credit:
1. Understand the fundamental AI concepts that are applicable to the construction project lifecycle.
2. Identify the benefits and challenges of integrating AI into various stages of construction projects.
3. Learn about the latest AI tools and techniques that are being adopted by industry leaders to enhance efficiency, safety, and decision-making in construction.
4. Understand your AI Readiness: Attendees will learn the key factors to establishing an AI framework, from the perspectives of legal, risk and the business.