DBIA Houston - How AI is Driving Construction: Practical Case Studies – October 22
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From AI to BIM: Shaping the Next Generation of Design-Build
Time & Location
October 22, 2025 , 11 AM - 1 PM CDT at AG&E Office Training room on the 3rd floor
About the Event
Join the DBIA-SW Houston Chapter for an engaging and interactive luncheon exploring the future of construction through real-world applications of AI, digital layout, and progressive BIM. Industry leader Will Ikerd, PhD, P.E. will share case studies and practical insights on how these emerging technologies are transforming project delivery and collaboration.
Enjoy networking with peers over lunch, then dive into a dynamic presentation followed by an open Q&A. Whether you’re a young professional, seasoned builder, or simply curious about the next wave of innovation, this session will equip you with forward-thinking tools and ideas to apply on your projects today.
Pending 1 DBIA Certification Hour
Agenda
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM: Check-in and networking
11:30 AM: Lunch served
12:00 PM -12:45 PM: AI and Construction: Present and Future Presentation
Dr. Will Ikerd, Ph.D., P.E., Director of Research and Education at BIMForum.Global
12:45 PM -1:00 PM: Q&A
Featuring
Will Ikerd, Ph.D., P.E
Director of Research and Education at BIMForum.Global
Dr. Will Ikerd, PE, PhD is Director of Research and Education at BIMForum.Global, an organization that focus on the intersection of people, process and technology in the build environment. The organization is part of Ascend Building Knowledge Foundation, a 501c3 nonprofit research and education foundation in the building industry that was founded in 2017. Visit BIMForum.global to learn more about BFG and Ascends work, research and education content.
Dr. IKERD is also a principal at IKERD, a firm that specializes in consulting for attorneys, owners, architects, engineers, general contractors, and trade contractors. The firm’s practice areas of expertise are engineering, Virtual Design and Construction (VDC), Building Information Modeling (BIM), construction grade models, Reality Capture with Laser Scanning to BIM on both new and renovation projects and digital robotic site layout. Dr. Ikerd also serves as an expert witness in design and construction litigation cases involving BIM and VDC processes. He has won the “Best Speaker” award two years in a row from the International Structures Congress, Structural Engineering Magazine’s “Top 10 Leaders in Structural Engineering”, Glass Magazine’s “Top 30 under 40”, and Building Design & Construction’s “Top 40 Under 40”.
He graduated with his bachelor’s in civil engineering and masters in structural engineering in the mid-nineties from Washington University in St. Louis with a focus on 3D parametric modeling. He completed his Ph.D. at The University of Denver with research in the area of scan-to-BIM, Level of Development (LOD) and Level Of Acceptance (LOA) in building applications.
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DBIA Members - $45
Non-Members - $55
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About the Design-Build Southwest Region
The Design-Build Institute of America Southwest Region (DBIA-SW) serves professionals from Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. Our emphasis is on collaboration, powerful connections, and promoting design-build values for people in the AEC industry. Members benefit from top-tier education, professional certification, and the experience of a committed community.
The Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) is an organization founded in 1993 by leaders in the architectural, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry. Their goal was to improve the process of bringing projects from design to delivery. While they didn't invent the design-build process, they focused on perfecting it and sharing their expertise with a wider audience.
Today, DBIA is considered the authority on Design-Build Done Right®. It consists of professionals from various fields, including architecture, engineering, construction, academics, students, and project owners. DBIA members collaborate and innovate to successfully deliver projects across the United States.
DBIA brings together multiple disciplines to redefine what design-build can achieve, not only for large projects but also for smaller ones. They provide education and certification that transform businesses and inspire creativity within the industry. DBIA aims to ensure that everyone in its community, from practitioners to project owners and citizens, can harness the potential of design-build to achieve higher-quality outcomes in the present and the future.
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