# Event Details - **Event Name**: MET Construction Symposium Series: Construction at BU - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 07 Apr, 2026 at 12:15 pm – Tue, 07 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: AI, Robotics, Digital Twins, and Project Management PracticeAbout this EventThe rapid adoption of artificial intelligence, robotics, and digital twin technologies is reshaping design, procurement, construction, operations and other aspects of the built environment. This half-day symposium will bring together industry practitioners, academics, and students to explore emerging technologies and their implications for project delivery, workforce skills, safety, and sustainability.Hosted by BU Metropolitan College's Construction Management and Technology program, the event aims to:Strengthen industry–university collaboration and create networking opportunities for students, alumni and professionals.Showcase applied research and practice at the interface of AI, robotics and digital twins.Stimulate interdisciplinary discussion on the transformation of the construction industry with core project management principles.Intended AudienceConstruction and architecture professionals (project managers, engineers, contractors)Technology providers and start-ups (AI, robotics, digital twin platforms)Academics and researchers in construction, architecture, engineering and computer scienceBU students (undergraduate and postgraduate) and alumniOutcomes and DeliverablesA shared understanding of current and near-term applications of AI, robotics, and digital twins in constructionPractical insights into how BU applies emerging technologies in capital planning and project deliveryClearer pathways for students pursuing careers in Construction Technology, with strengthened alumni–student engagementIdentification of research and industry collaboration opportunities, along with recommendations for curriculum enhancement and skills developmentAgreed follow-up actions, including a potential workshop series, student-led projects, industry placements, and joint research proposalsAgenda🕑: 12:15 PM - 01:00 PMRegistration, Lunch, Panel DiscussionInfo: The AI Paradox in the Built Environment: Innovation, Impact, and Responsibility – Mike Cipriano, Vijay Kanabar, Rich Maltzman, Mary Willis🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:10 PMWelcome by the Dean (Opening Remarks and Objectives)Info: Tanya Zlateva, Dean, Metropolitan College & Extended Education, Boston University🕑: 01:10 PM - 01:15 PMOverview of the Construction Management and Technology Program at BUInfo: Vijay Kanabar, Director, Project Management Programs, BU Metropolitan College🕑: 01:15 PM - 01:30 PMContext SettingInfo: Anil Sawhney, Visiting Professor, Boston University🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:10 PMKeynote 1: AI in ConstructionInfo: Aleksey Chuprov, Senior Vice President, Data & IT, Suffolk🕑: 02:10 PM - 02:50 PMKeynote 2: Robotics in Architecture and ConstructionInfo: Mahesh Daas, DPACSA, President, ACSA Distinguished Professor, Boston Architectural College🕑: 02:50 PM - 03:30 PMKeynote 3: How BU Uses Technology in Capital Planning and Project DeliveryInfo: Michelle Maheu, Associate Vice President, Planning, Design & Construction, Boston University🕑: 03:30 PM - 04:00 PMCoffee Break and Student Poster Presentations🕑: 04:00 PM - 05:10 PMPanel: Construction TechnologyInfo: Topics: Current State, Outlook, and Pathways into the Profession | Panelists: Chris Halliday, Shawmut Design and Construction; Andrew Woodward, Suffolk; Ryan Cleverdon, Turner Construction Company; Paul J. Tyrell, HDR; Kristine C. Gorman, Parsons | Moderator: Anil Sawhney🕑: 05:10 PM - 05:20 PMIndustry Spotlight: DBIA OverviewInfo: DBIA Overview – Paul J. Tyrell, HDR; Kristine C. Gorman, Parsons🕑: 05:20 PM - 05:30 PMIndustry Spotlight: Autodesk — Adoption Trends & Skills for the FutureInfo: Debra Pothier, Principal, AECO Strategy, Autodesk🕑: 05:30 PM - 05:40 PMIndustry Spotlight: Bluebeam — Digital Collaboration in ConstructionInfo: James Chambers, Director, Global Industry Development, Bluebeam🕑: 05:40 PM - 05:50 PMStartup Spotlight: Cantena (AI-based Construction Startup)Info: Ernesto Rivera (Boston University ’26); Estiven Lezama (Harvard ’27); David Santana (MIT ’27); Mohamed Mohamed (UMass Boston ’27)🕑: 05:50 PM - 06:00 PMClosing RemarksInfo: Rich Maltzman, BU Metropolitan College🕑: 06:00 PMNetworking Reception & Optional Campus TourInfo: Informal networking and discussions - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/boston/met-construction-symposium-series-construction-at-bu/100001984503602697 - **Event Categories**: business, workshops, nonprofit, artificial-intelligence - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fmet-construction-symposium-series-construction-at-bu-tickets-1984503602697 - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Boston - **state**: MA - **country**: United States - **location**: 1010 Commonwealth Ave - **lat**: 42.3515092 - **long**: -71.1210658 - **full address**: 1010 Commonwealth Ave, 1010 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, United States ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 10 - **organizer**: Boston University Metropolitan College (https://allevents.in/org/boston-university-metropolitan-college/23130142) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/465b8896b660e8b7fddc6a3b18e04035d23b980f5f0d65ebfc6f36fc668c4247-rimg-w1200-h600-dc49bad4-gmir.jpg?v=1775109340 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/0f52730542cec26219e327f74e547d22132cfb42a26c848f1255506407c17a1a-rimg-w400-h400-dc4abbd3-gmir.jpg?v=1775109339 ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? 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