Peggy examines the economic impact of investment on our infrastructure, families, business productivity, and overall GDP. She highlights numbers from a recent report that illustrate the ultimate impact. She also discusses: A scenario in the next 10-20 years where federal spending levels remain in place. A scenario in the next 10-20 years where fede…

Peggy Smedley and Jason Zhang, associate professor of construction management technology, founder and director of Automation and Intelligent Construction Lab, Purdue University, talk about BIM (building information modeling) and interoperability. He says the objective should be to create an integrated model—one model to support information needs th…

Peggy Smedley and Sandra Benson, vice president – industry strategy, Procore, talk about the importance of predictability and how construction has evolved. She says her path wasn’t straight and explains her journey from engineer to a leader in construction. They also discuss: How to help the next generation understand that it is okay not to know. I…

Peggy shares a cautionary tale and gives advice on how to best position our companies for the future of work. She says we can no longer do things the way we have always done them—we must consider new processes and innovations. She also discusses: If industrial manufacturing is up or down. The steps we need to take to be proactive. The challenge com…

Peggy Smedley and Tony Yang, professor of structural engineering at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, talk about structural and earthquake engineering. He shares a little bit about himself and his research to ensure infrastructure can be built faster, have higher performance, and is more environmentally friendly. They also discuss: The…

Peggy Smedley and John Rosch, North American sales manager, Explorer Software, talk about the company and the Eclipse application. He says Eclipse is a construction accounting and project management ERP (enterprise-resource planning) solution for mid-sized contractors. They also discuss: Key features of the technology. What the development team is …

Peggy Smedley talks about the overall market for gen AI (artificial intelligence) in healthcare and the impact on medical practices and patient outcomes. She also gives her thoughts on what needs to happen next as it relates to this market. She also discusses: The projected size for the gen AI market in healthcare by the end of 2032. Recent example…

Peggy Smedley and Craig Sutton, vice president, Industry 4.0, Eaton, talk about innovation and labor in manufacturing. He talks about some of the challenges and how to address them with digital solutions. They also discuss: Two plants that were recently opened. Simulation tools, 3D printing, visual inspection tools, asset performance management, an…

Peggy Smedley and Zachary Mannheimer, founder and chairman, Alquist 3D, talk about the current state of the 3D printing industry. He explains how it can help solve the housing crisis and the infrastructure crisis. They also discuss: How the technology works. How they train workers on the technology. The need for public-private partnerships. alquist…

Peggy Smedley talks about how we can make factories more sustainable, pointing to news and case studies from Hannover Messe. She also shares tangible ideas for how to make our factories a little bit more sustainable. She also discusses: How Norway showcased digital technology and sustainable solutions for manufacturing. A sample e-bike manufacturer…

Peggy Smedley and Julie Shainock, global managing director, travel, transportation, logistics, Microsoft, paint a picture of what the future of travel could look like and what Microsoft is doing to help enable the future. She also shares how AI (artificial intelligence) is playing a role in travel and gives advice on how to best prepare for the fut…

Peggy Smedley talks about the state of cybersecurity, sharing her thoughts about what needs to be done to solve this problem. She says cyber attacks are only going to increase in intensity, and we must be prepared for when an attack happens. She also: Breaks down the problem we are facing with cybersecurity. Discusses how much publicly reported com…

Peggy Smedley and Michael Campbell, chief product officer, Bentley Systems, discuss the value of digital twins and the impact they have on infrastructure construction. He says infrastructure is such an interesting segment, sharing advice on how to address data silos. They also discuss: How and why the market is ripe for leveraging technology like d…

Peggy Smedley and Greg Sizemore, vice president of health, safety, environment, and workforce development, Associated Builders and Contractors, talk about the labor shortage facing construction. He says we have made progress, but the challenge is not just creating the conditions for individuals to find out about an amazing career, but on top of tha…

Peggy talks about the dangers of distracted driving, citing the number of people killed and injured in traffic crashes involving distracted drivers in 2022. She says we must consider how technology can help reduce distracted driving in both our personal and professional life. She also discusses: Details from a new 2024 report from the GHSA (Governo…

Peggy Smedley and William Hoff, founder and president, Geopolymer, talk about 3D printing innovations, how they work, and what makes them revolutionary. He says geopolymers are simple and explains what they are. They also discuss: The benefits of geopolymers in construction—including sustainability. The rise of 3D printing in construction and how t…

Peggy Smedley and Joann Halpern who is the director of the Hasso Plattner Institute, New York and adjunct associate professor of international education at New York University, talk about the purpose of design growth and the state of flow. She says mindful processes require being fully present, making conscious choices, and reflecting on your value…

Peggy Smedley talks about where we have been, where we are today, and where we are headed with the IoT (Internet of Things). She says in many ways AI (artificial intelligence) is picking up where the IoT left off, with the rise of ML (machine learning), and deep learning. She also discusses: A historical look at the prediction: 50 billion connected…

Tim Lindner, senior business consultant, Voxware, Inc., and Peggy Smedley talk about how M2M and the IoT (Internet of Things) have evolved in the last 10 years. He says the evolution follows four basic tenants. They also discuss: How to best leverage data and AI (artificial intelligence). Challenges such as bias of AI and of getting all the right d…

Joann Halpern, director of the Hasso Plattner Institute, New York and adjunct associate professor of international education at New York University, and Peggy Smedley talk about growth mindsets. She says it refers to the belief that one’s abilities, beliefs, and talents can be developed and improved over time through development and hard work. They…

Peggy Smedley gives a brief glimpse into the recent Worker of Tomorrow report, urging that we can no longer do work the way it has always been done and expressing that we need to spend some time getting to know who the worker of tomorrow is. She also: Breaks down seven of the top findings. Unpacks how the emergence of technology is having a profoun…

Kammy Sanghera, executive director Institute for Digital Innovation and professor of information sciences and technology, George Mason University, and Peggy talk about how digital innovation is making data centers more sustainable. She says it is an ever-changing field and it focuses a lot on workforce programs. They also discuss: How universities …

Joann Halpern, director of the Hasso Plattner Institute, New York and adjunct associate professor of international education at New York University, and Peggy Smedley talk about design thinking and how it can be used in our lives. She says design thinking is a human-centered process that is used to find innovative solutions to problems. They also d…

Peggy talks about the rise of hackers targeting our critical infrastructure—with a focus on the healthcare sector. She says the most recent incident is a reminder of the connected nature of a healthcare system—and it points to the urgency of strengthening cybersecurity and resiliency. She also discusses: The impact of one of the most recent example…

John Reed, global solutions leader, manufacturing & mobility industries, Microsoft, and Peggy Smedley talk about how AI (artificial intelligence) is transforming the automotive industry—and the transformation in the digital engineering side of automotive design. He also gives an update on the SDV space (software-defined vehicle) space. They also di…