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Emerging technologies are reshaping how buildings are designed, engineered, and delivered. From AI and advanced BIM modeling to additive manufacturing, these innovations are transforming design and construction workflows.
Join experts from AISC and Magnusson Klemencic Associates (MKA) as they explore how these technologies are being integrated into real-world projects, the opportunities and challenges they present, and their impact on collaboration, decision-making, and project coordination.
What You'll Learn
- Identify emerging technologies transforming architecture, engineering, and construction.
- Explore how AI, BIM, and additive manufacturing are being applied in real-world projects.
- Understand the opportunities and challenges of integrating new technologies into design workflows.
- Examine a real-world case study showcasing additive manufacturing in a building project.
Learning Unit: Subject to Approval
Meet the Speaker: Robert Baxter, PE, SE, Luke Faulkner
Robert Baxter, PE, SE
Magnusson Klemencic Associates
Senior Principal
Robert is a Senior Principal at MKA, a member of the firm's Sports and Cultural Specialist Groups, and the leader of its Advanced Geometry Technical Specialist Team.His design portfolio includes facilities for the NFL, NBA, MLS, and several top universities, with structures ranging from small kinetic art installations to 72,000-seat stadiums.Robert focuses on practical methods for realizing architecturally complex structures, emphasizing design processes, model interoperability, and fabrication techniques.
Luke Faulkner
American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC)
Director of Technology Integration
Luke is the Director of Technology Integration at AISC, where he focuses on advancing technology adoption and innovation in the structural steel industry. His expertise includes BIM interoperability, artificial intelligence, augmented reality, and additive manufacturing, with an emphasis on improving design, fabrication, and construction workflows. Prior to joining AISC, Luke worked as a project manager and estimator in the mechanical contracting industry. He holds a bachelor's degree in Building Construction Management from Purdue University.
