In this episode of The Trailblazers podcast, David McLaren, Enterprise Data and AI Leader at GHD, joins BST Global Chief Marketing Officer Eileen M. Canady to discuss what it really takes for AEC firms to move from AI experimentation to meaningful, scalable impact. Drawing on his background in automation, application development and data strategy, David shares why strong data foundations, practical use cases and clear governance are essential for successful adoption. He explores where firms are already seeing value — from faster project starts to smarter knowledge retrieval and workflow automation — and explains why human oversight remains critical as AI capabilities continue to evolve. David also offers his perspective on the future of AI agents and how they may transform collaboration across teams and even across companies. Tune in to hear David’s full perspective and insights.

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