On 13 February 2026, practitioners from across Aotearoa gathered online for the AI Tools Showcase for Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC), co‑hosted by Felix Scholz of AcademyEX and Caelan Huntress … Continue reading "Inside the AEC AI Tools Showcase: Replay, prompts, and practitioner insights"

Executive Summary Alamance developed AI/ML algorithms to process 3D LiDAR data in real-time, transforming raw sensor data into actionable traffic insights for road works and intersections. The solution addresses critical … Continue reading "[Case Study] AI-Driven LiDAR Solutions for Traffic Safety"

Are you ready to develop your own capability with AI? Here’s a simple cheat code: subscribe to a bunch of newsletters. Reading newsletters regularly will help you keep your finger … Continue reading "AI Newsletters Worth a Subscribe"

Executive Summary Preformance Technologies is pioneering the integration of AI into the construction lifecycle – from pre-construction through to operations and refurbishment. By prioritising quality data and leveraging AI across … Continue reading "Preformance Case Study"

Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy that plans, designs, builds, and maintains infrastructure. It has a focus on digital solutions, including, AI, machine learning and data … Continue reading "Data-driven decisions for better city planning and management"

Design and construction are finally getting an AI upgrade that’s more than shiny demos. In a recent Engineering New Zealand webinar, researchers shared how data-driven methods are improving decisions across … Continue reading "From Data to Decisions: AI in Modern Design and Construction"

How is AI changing the way organisations in Aotearoa operate, compete, and lead? Our panel shared practical insights and real-world examples from across Aotearoa, covering everything from Copilot rollouts to … Continue reading "Industry Insights for Building Institute Aotearoa"

In this episode, Technology partner Tom Maasland speaks with Maria Mingallon, Regional Knowledge and Information Manager and Digital AI Lead at Mott MacDonald (Asia, Pacific, New Zealand and Australia) about … Continue reading "AI Impact Interview with Maria Mingallon"

This excerpt is from an article by David Boyland, Managing director, Asia and Maria Mingallon, Knowledge and information manager and digital AI lead, Asia Pacific, New Zealand and Australia Optimising … Continue reading "AI’s role in engineering: Innovating for efficiency"