Peggy talks about one of the biggest business challenges today: turning data into insights, and ultimately better business decisions. She says we have more information available than ever before, but that doesn’t automatically mean creating better insights.
She also discusses:
· How too much information can sometimes make decisions harder.
· The next phase of digital transformation.
· Four big trends driving this shift.
· How AI (artificial intelligence) is changing the conversation.
· Her candid thoughts on what construction and manufacturing leaders should be focusing on next.
Peggy talks about one of the biggest business challenges today: turning data into insights, and ultimately better business decisions. She says we have more information available than ever before, but that doesn’t automatically mean creating better insights. She also discusses: · How too much information can sometimes make decisions harder. · The next phase of digital transformation. · Four big trends driving this shift. · How AI (artificial intelligence) is changing the conversation. · Her candid thoughts on what construction and manufacturing leaders should be focusing on next.
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AI is changing everything in the AEC industry — but not in the way most people fear. In this episode of The Peggy Smedley Show, host Peggy Smedley sits down with Claire Rutkowski, Executive Director of AI Productivity and Enablement at WSP, to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping the engineering workforce.
They dig into how AI is catching recurring clash patterns, flagging spec drift before it becomes costly rework, compressing meeting prep time, and freeing engineers to focus on judgment, creativity, and higher-value decisions. Claire also shares how WSP is upskilling its workforce, why the most skeptical engineers are often the most valuable voices in the room, and what it means to mentor a generation that's ready to go AI-native.
Topics covered:
Is AI coming for engineering jobs? The honest answer
How AI agents work alongside engineers today — and where it's heading
Clash detection, spec inconsistencies, and change order prevention
Smarter coordination meetings powered by AI
Upskilling engineers: persona-based training at scale
The shift from project delivery to full asset lifecycle intelligence
What separates firms that will lead from those that fall behind
Guest: Claire Rutkowski, WSP Executive Director of AI Productivity and Enablement 🌐 wsp.com | Follow Claire on LinkedIn
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