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AI is creating intelligent ways of working in infrastructure projects

26 January 2022

How can artificial intelligence (AI) help management the issue of cost, time, and benefit realisation for infrastructure projects? How does the work of academia support the development and application of AI? How should new entrants to the profession approach the use of AI and apply solutions from other sectors?

Cuong Quang speaks with Andrew Knight as they discuss the current and potential application of AI in managing infrastructure projects.

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