AI, Strategy and the Future of Construction and Surveying with Suzanne Hill

Описание: AI is changing construction and surveying faster than most firms realise.
In this episode, I speak with Suzanne Hill about AI strategy, data ownership, risk, and what UK surveyors and construction firms must do before 2026.

We discuss:
• AI in surveying and construction
• Business model change
• Platform risk and data ownership
• Client displacement
• Leadership and strategic thinking

Guest links
• Suzanne Hill on LinkedIn – [  / suzannehill1  ](  / suzannehill1  )

Useful links
• UCD (University College Dublin) – [https://www.ucd.ie/](https://www.ucd.ie/)

Guest Bio
Suzanne Hill is a business strategist specialising in AI and the construction sector. She is the founder of AI for SMEs and has over two decades of experience working with construction companies across the UK, Ireland, and internationally. With a background in construction and strategy consultancy, Suzanne helps businesses understand how AI will impact their business models, revenue streams, and long-term competitiveness. She is also a keynote speaker and advisor to senior leadership teams navigating digital transformation.

YouTube Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:48 Suzanne’s construction background
03:21 Discovering AI and upskilling
05:07 Why most firms are only dabbling in AI
07:44 Business strategy versus technology strategy
13:10 Tool overload and misinformation
15:37 Using AI for strategic thinking
23:52 Why 2026 is a turning point
26:00 The AECOM AI acquisition example
29:56 Procore and data layer disruption
32:25 Data ownership and platform risk
35:35 Launching the Constructive Intelligence community
41:15 Final thoughts on cutting through the noise

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