23 Apr 2025

How is generative AI shaping the future of construction?

Episode summary:

Can generative AI really change the way we build - and is it worth the hype? In this episode of Deconstructing Digital, we’re joined by Shelly Dar Rapaport, Senior Solutions Architect at Amazon Web Services, to unpack how generative AI is reshaping the construction industry. From predictive maintenance and site safety to smarter planning and sustainability, we explore real-world use cases where AI is already making a measurable impact. Shelly shares how teams can boost efficiency, cut risk, and drive digital adoption - one smart decision at a time.

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Shelly Dar Rapaport
Senior Solutions Architect, Amazon Web Services

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Generative AI is no longer a futuristic concept, it’s already changing how the construction industry thinks, plans, and delivers. Shelly Dar Rapaport of Amazon Web Services joins us to explore how this powerful technology is being used across the built environment.

AI is moving from boardroom discussions to real-world results. We also dig into the cultural shifts needed to make the most of these tools and why curiosity might just be your greatest asset.

Topics covered: 

  • Unlocking the value of generative AI – why it’s more than just a buzzword
  • From floorplans to foresight – how AI can flag risks, boost efficiency, and improve design
  • Safety, sustainability, and smarter planning – where AI is already making a measurable impact
  • Breaking down barriers to insights – putting data at everyone’s fingertips
  • Driving digital adoption – how curiosity and culture accelerate transformation
  • Responsible AI – understanding bias, ethics, and the role of human oversight

This episode lifts the lid on how generative AI is already reshaping the construction industry. 

Shelly brings a clear, practical perspective on how AI can support better outcomes, empower teams, and become a powerful enabler of digital transformation. Whether you’re exploring AI for the first time or scaling your strategy, there's plenty here to spark ideas and action.

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