Packt Publishing AI Can't Build Alone: Leading successful planning and engineering organizations in the age of AI

An expert guide for leaders and managers to adopt AI responsibly, gain competitive edge and lead transformation in planning, engineering and operations Key Features Discover tools and best practices to automate engineering and planning reports using LLMs Discover operational advice from the founding team of SchemeFlow, a startup leading LLM automation in engineering space Step-by-step guidance to convert AI initiatives into competitive advantage for your firm Book Description In a time when AI is hyped as a cure-all for engineering and planning teams, many senior leaders are still asking: Where does AI deliver real value and how do I make it work in a built environment? Designed specifically for senior executives in engineering and planning, this book cuts through the noise to reveal where AI is already making a difference. It starts from drafting reports and performing quality checks and delves into managing institutional knowledge and accelerating complex analysis. It combines clear strategic thinking with in-depth case studies and hands-on guidance, so you don’t just understand what’s possible, but are also equipped to act. Whether your organization is launching its first AI pilot or scaling AI across engineering and planning operations, this book equips you to lead with confidence and clarity. You’ll come away ready to adopt AI responsibly, drive measurable impact, and gain a genuine competitive edge in the years ahead. What you will learn Identify workflows in engineering and planning where AI can deliver value now Understand how LLM-powered automation can generate reports, check quality, and manage knowledge Learn from real-world case studies of AI adoption in engineering, consulting and public agencies Align people, processes and technology to make AI an enabler Lead organizational change to drive measurable competitive advantage through AI Strategic framework to assess readiness for AI and build a responsible roadmap Who this book is for This book is aimed primarily at senior engineering and planning leaders including CEOs, VPs, Directors and Practice Area Heads who need to understand how AI impact their business. It also speaks to tech executives including Chief Digital Officers and Chief Innovation Officers in engineering firms, consulting organizations or public-sector agencies, who need to integrate AI responsibly and strategically into complex operations. Table of Contents Entering the Age of AI We Have Been Here Before: From Drafting to CAD Deeper Technical Analysis and New Data Efficiency for Running a Lean Firm Managing Risk Revenue Opportunities What on Earth Is Going On? Assessing Your Organization's AI Maturity Can't IT Just Handle This? The Technology Function in the Age of AI The Life of a Young Transportation Engineer AI Won't Defend Your in Court: Risk Management Where is Your Crow's Nest? Horizon Scanning in the Age of AI Managing AI: Getting the Right Senior Leaders Why do Your Customers Buy? Selling in the Age of AI Markets Matter: One-Man Band to Global Multidisciplinary Company Lawyers, Accountants and Consultants: Competitive Advantage in Other Professional Services AI Can't Build: Finding Advantage in What the AI Can't Do What Makes a Human: Values and Empathy in the Age of AI Don't Scare the Horses: Bringing Your People With You Decision-Making in Uncertain Times: Agility and Decision-Making New Habits: Personal Practices and Behaviors Afterword: How Will We Be Judged as Leaders?