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Hi there, tech minds!
AI isn't just transforming code anymore -- it’s wiring itself into concrete, steel, and job site logistics.
In this issue, we’re diving into how artificial intelligence is reshaping the real world: from Mike Rowe’s bold call to action for the trades, to Bentley Systems' futuristic take on infrastructure, to how Boxcore’s no-fluff tech is helping crews work safer and smarter.
Whether you're on the tools or in the office, this isn’t just about disruption… it’s about evolution.
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Mike Rowe Says AI Won’t Build Our Buildings 🏗️
Bentley’s AI Is Building the Future—One Digital Twin at a Time 🏗️🤖
Smarter Sites, Safer Crews: AI Is Quietly Transforming Construction 👷♂️
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AI-Driven Jobsites, Future-Ready Teams
Your Next Safety Officer Might Be AI
Your Data, Your Edge: Secure AI for Builders
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Mike Rowe Says AI Won’t Build Our Buildings 🏗️ read the full 950-word article here
Article published: July 17, 2025
I just read “Mike Rowe warns of massive trade-job vacancies: 'AI is coming for the coders’” from Blaze Media, and if you're in construction, you’ll want to sit down for this one.
Mike Rowe—yes, Dirty Jobs Mike Rowe—is sounding the alarm: while everyone’s obsessing over AI and software, America’s construction and skilled trades are in a full-blown labor crisis.
He told a crowd at Carnegie Mellon that we’re short half a million electricians, tens of thousands of welders, and the pipeline for new talent? Mostly stuck in eighth grade.
Meanwhile, AI is speeding up—not laying bricks or pouring concrete, but making coders obsolete. The real danger, Rowe says, isn’t automation—it’s forgetting who builds the physical world we live in.
Key Takeaways:
🏗️ Construction needs bodies: The U.S. must add 500K electricians, 140K skilled workers for shipbuilding, and thousands more in construction.
🤖 AI won't fix your roof: “AI is coming for the coders,” Rowe says, but it’s not touching plumbing, welding, or HVAC.
🚨 National security depends on labor: Navy submarine production is falling behind due to lack of tradespeople.
👷 “They’re in 8th grade”: Rowe says the next generation of builders is still in school—and no one’s talking to them.
Bentley’s AI Is Building the Future—One Digital Twin at a Time 🏗️🤖 read the full 830-word article here
Article published: October 23, 2025
I just read “Bentley Integrates AI in Next-Gen Infrastructure Tools” by AI Magazine, and it’s official: infrastructure engineering just got its own co-pilot.
Bentley Systems is unleashing AI-powered digital twins through tools like OpenSite+, OpenUtilities Substation+, and SYNCHRO+, aiming to streamline design, planning, and collaboration on massive construction projects.
Their AI assistant—Bentley Co-pilot—lets engineers ditch tedious number-crunching and get real-time feedback through natural language prompts.
But what stood out? CEO Nicholas Cumins isn’t selling a Silicon Valley fantasy.
He says this tech isn’t replacing engineers—it’s empowering them.
In a sector where time is money and mistakes cost millions, AI and digital threads are rewriting how we build the world.
Key Takeaways:
🧠 AI becomes your co-pilot: Bentley’s Open applications let engineers give voice commands instead of doing manual calculations.
🏗️ Digital twins reduce rework: Virtual replicas help predict problems, simulate real-world conditions, and prevent expensive construction errors.
🔗 Digital threads connect the lifecycle: Scalable systems now link every step from planning to maintenance, improving project outcomes.
🌍 Google Maps + Bentley = wow: Real-time 3D photorealistic environments are now part of infrastructure design workflows.
Smarter Sites, Safer Crews: AI Is Quietly Transforming Construction 👷♂️ read the full 1,398-word article here
Article published: October 26, 2025
I just read “AI in Construction: How Smart Technology Is Reshaping Safety and Workforce Management” from Boxcore, and let me tell you: this isn’t Silicon Valley fluff—it’s AI with steel-toe boots on.
Padraig Reilly, Boxcore’s founder, isn’t hyping future potential; he’s showing how AI is already shaving hours off admin work, flagging safety risks, and helping real crews build smarter across Ireland, the UK, and the US.
Whether it’s facial recognition at the gate or instant alerts about expired safety certs, this tech is designed for job sites, not spreadsheets.
Reilly’s team isn’t pushing innovation for innovation’s sake—they’re laser-focused on practical tools that crews actually want to use.
Construction has never been known for early tech adoption, but Boxcore’s proving AI can be simple, scalable, and shockingly effective.
Key Takeaways:
🧍♂️ Facial recognition replaces punch cards: AI confirms worker identity and safety compliance in seconds—even without a turnstile on site.
📄 OCR bots crush paperwork: AI reads permits, inspections, and RAMS instantly, cutting admin hours and catching expired docs before audits.
⚠️ Predictive alerts stop problems early: Boxcore spots fatigue trends and missing certs before they become safety violations or site delays.
🚧 AI onboarding trims gate delays: New workers get pre-approved before they arrive, with verified credentials and digital inductions ready to go.
Why It Matters
We talk a lot about AI in headlines, but what’s actually happening on the ground? This week proved the tools are already here.
They’re cutting paperwork. Preventing injuries. Getting crews through gates faster. And yes -- making the life of a project manager just a little less chaotic.
Let’s be clear: AI won’t swing a hammer. But it might just make sure the right person does it, safely and on time.
Until next week, keep building smarter.