Building the Future: AI in the AEC Industry

Bio: John Wolf is an engineer at Drummond Carpenter where he leads the firm's Augmented Intelligence Application Initiative (AI)², a strategic program focused on integrating artificial intelligence into real-world engineering practice. Through (AI)², John has developed and deployed proprietary tools that leverage machine learning, domain-adapted large language models, custom NLP pipelines, and process automation frameworks to address complex AEC challenges and streamline technical workflows. With a passion for using AI to enhance efficiency and augment professional judgment, he will be sharing practical examples of how emerging technology can simplify everyday engineering work and open new possibilities for problem-solving. John holds a Master of Environmental Engineering from the Johns Hopkins Whiting School of Engineering and serves as Assistant Secretary for the SAME Detroit Post.