IIBEC Metro NY chapter to present “Building Smarter with AI” symposium on Sept. 17

Manhattan, NY The IIBEC Metro New York Chapter is hosting “Building Smarter with AI,” a one-day symposium event for leaders driving the future of construction, on September 17.

Picture a room packed with forward-thinking builders, suppliers, contractors, and innovators, all swapping stories about how AI is flipping the script in jobsite efficiency, project design, and business growth. Spoiler: It’s not a dry tech expo. This is hands-on, real-world content that turns ideas into action.

The Details
When: September 17 
Time: 11am-to 7pm.
Where: Civic Hall, 124 E 14^th St. 

Tickets: Includes full-day access, keynote and panel sessions, networking, lunch and cocktail reception. Exhibitor tables and premium sponsorships are also available. 

The Playbook You Can Actually Use
This event isn’t about flashy demos — it’s about practical takeaways. Here’s what awaits:

• Real-world case studies that prove AI works in construction.

• Tool showcases: See solutions that your peers are already using.

• Mindset shift: Learn not just to react to change — but to lead through it 

• Your action plan: Leave with a playbook you can put into motion immediately.

Who’s Talking
The line-up of industry voices turning theory into profit:

Stefanie Couch, Stephan Lythe, Brian Sullivan, Nick Heim, Michael Ramos, Michael Zucchi, and James Lythe — each bringing hands-on expertise from sectors like design, marketing, operations, technology implementation, and strategic growth in construction. Together, they form a powerhouse lineup that’s less about buzzwords and more about building outcomes that stick. Plus, the value of who you meet is just as powerful as what you learn — this symposium is networking on steroids, showcasing connectors, decision-makers, and disruptors shaping tomorrow’s built world.

We are bringing the conversation to life with a live podcast session of LLM Live! with Kenny and Carter. Known for their sharp takes and dynamic discussions on AI and the built world, they’ll dive straight into the questions everyone’s asking and the opportunities no one wants to miss.

Still Thinking “Not Tech-Savvy Enough”? Think Again.
You don’t need a computer science degree. The format is made for real-world professionals including: builders, architects, engineers, sales pros, material suppliers, retailers. This event speaks your language: practical, profitable, and real.

Ready to Level Up?
This is where you move from watching the future unfold to actually helping build it. 

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