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AI is no longer just a tech buzzword, it’s actively reshaping how leading general contractors approach safety, risk, and field operations.
In this interactive discussion, seasoned safety expert James Alexander, CSP, CHST brings together leaders Brett Parker, Corporate Safety Manager at MEB General Contractors and Carly Hayden, Senior Safety Manager at Columbia Construction, to explore how AI is being used on the ground, not just in the office. This is a conversation grounded in reality—not hype.
Speakers will share how they’re putting AI into practice across pre-task planning, inspections, observations, training, and permit workflows, and what it takes to drive adoption at the field level. You’ll also hear what’s working to overcome worker skepticism, how GCs are measuring ROI, and how these technologies are helping reduce incident risk, improve audit readiness, and unlock new visibility across sites.
Attendees will walk away with:
- Strategies for introducing AI in a way that resonates with field teams and superintendents
- Real-world examples of AI tools being used today (no vaporware!)
- Lessons learned from rollout challenges—and what’s helping drive adoption
- A breakdown of what KPIs matter when measuring the impact of AI on safety outcomes
- Insights on how AI is helping contractors move from reactive to proactive safety culture
- A peek at what’s coming next in predictive analytics and connected systems
Whether you’re just beginning to explore AI or already testing solutions, this session will give you practical insights, cautionary lessons, and tangible takeaways you can bring back to your safety, ops, or innovation teams.