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Professional Women in Construction New York Chapter hosts “How will AI Benefit the Build Environment” presentation

Shown (from left) are: Karoliina Torttila, director of AI, Trimble Inc.; Aman Krishan, principal, HOK;
Denis Leff, director digital engineering, Suffolk Construction; and Jeff Siegel from HNTB.

Manhttan, NY On June 14, Professional Women in Construction’s PDAC Committee hosted “How Will AI Benefit the Build Environment,” a fascinating and educational presentation into how architecture, engineering, and construction firms can utilize artificial intelligence. Hosted at Synergy, the event drew in a large crowd and participants left the event better informed on what the future might look like.

Moderator:
• Dan Conery, senior director, product strategy & management, Trimble Inc.

Panelists:
• Denis Leff, director digital engineering, Suffolk Construction
• Aman Krishan, principal, HOK
• Jeff Siegal, director of digital transformation solutions, HNTB
• Karoliina Torttila, director of AI, Trimble Inc.

Sponsors:
• HNTB and Trimble Inc.

Professional Women in Construction New York Chapter - Meeting/Event Information (pwc-ny.org)

PWC New York is the founding chapter of Professional Women in Construction (PWC), a national nonprofit organization founded in 1980 that seeks to support, advance, and connect women and promote diversity within the architecture, engineering, construction (AEC) and related industries. PWC’s members represent a broad spectrum of the industry that serves real estate owners, developers, facilities and property managers and public agencies. They include general construction and specialty contractors, architectural and engineering firms, environmental services, and suppliers. Because our core client industries have many needs, PWC also draws representatives from the services sector: law and accounting firms, insurance/surety and bonding companies, banks and financial services, graphic designers, printers, computer consultants, travel agencies, marketing specialists and more. Membership is open to professional women and men, private companies and public agencies in construction and allied industries. If you or anyone you know is interested in joining Professional Women in Construction, please email [email protected].

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