Ep. 170: "A Very Real Trend" – The Impact of AI on Asset and Facility Management with James Waddell of Cognitive Corp
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James Waddell discusses the impact of AI on asset and facility management, exploring its applications and challenges.
James Waddell is President and Chief Research & Innovation Officer at Cognitive Corp where he is passionate about using AI to improve how buildings are designed, run, and experienced. Mike Petrusky welcomes James back to the show for an update on the current state of AI in asset and facility management, its practical applications, and its potential impact on the industry. They explore the challenges of implementing AI, the importance of having a strategic intent, and the need for humans to work alongside AI tools in the future of the built environment. James shares some of his career journey in the world of facility management, real estate and the workplace and offers a unique perspective on the evolution of AI in the industry. AI has now become a sophisticated tool capable of producing high-quality work results, so Mike and James discuss the importance of communicating the value of AI to stakeholders and measuring its impact on your organization as they offer the inspiration you need to be an Asset Champion! Connect with James on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jcwaddell/ Learn more about Cognitive Corp: https://www.cognitive-corp.com/ Explore Eptura™: https://eptura.com/…
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