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Project Flux

Project Flux

115 episodes

1 day ago

Send us a text Summary In this episode of the Project Flux podcast, James Garner speaks with Noel Hurley, CEO of Literal Labs, about his journey from ARM to founding Literal Labs. They discuss the evolution of AI technology, the innovative approach of settling machines, and the importance of decision intelligence in various industries. Noel emphasizes the need for explainability in AI, the human element in decision-making, and the future of work in the context of AI advancements. The convers...

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Send us a text Summary In this episode of the Project Flux podcast, James Garner speaks with Noel Hurley, CEO of Literal Labs, about his journey from ARM to founding Literal Labs. They discuss the evolution of AI technology, the innovative approach of settling machines, and the importance of decision intelligence in various industries. Noel emphasizes the need for explainability in AI, the human element in decision-making, and the future of work in the context of AI advancements. The convers...

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Episodes (20/115)

Project Flux

Noel Hurley Explains the Next Big Shift in Artificial Intelligence

Send us a text Summary In this episode of the Project Flux podcast, James Garner speaks with Noel Hurley, CEO of Literal Labs, about his journey from ARM to founding Literal Labs. They discuss the evolution of AI technology, the innovative approach of settling machines, and the importance of decision intelligence in various industries. Noel emphasizes the need for explainability in AI, the human element in decision-making, and the future of work in the context of AI advancements. The convers...

6 days ago

39 minutes

Project Flux

AI Hype Exposed! Michael LePage

Send us a text Summary In this episode of the Project Flux podcast, host James Garner speaks with Michael LaPage, Chief Learning Officer at Plan Academy. They discuss the impact of AI on project management, the importance of human relationships in the industry, and the role of training in project controls. Michael shares insights on the challenges of integrating AI into tools like Primavera and emphasizes the need for human judgment in project management. The conversation also touches on the...

1 week ago

43 minutes

Project Flux

Lidar That Draws Your Floor Plan in 60 Seconds!

Send us a text Summary In this episode of the Project Flux podcast, host James Garner and co-host Yoshi welcome Josh Schumann, director of Pepper Build Construction and consultant for Nav Live. They discuss the evolution of construction technology, the impact of AI, and the future of project management. Josh shares insights on the challenges and opportunities within the construction industry, particularly regarding the adoption of new technologies like scanning devices. The conversation also...

2 weeks ago

44 minutes

Project Flux

AI’s Dirty Secret: The Carbon Behind the Code

Send us a text Summary In this episode of the Project Flux podcast, hosts James Garner and Yoshi Soornack speaks with Romain Tranchant, founder of Stack District and chair of the Innovation Committee at Infrastructure Mason. They discuss the evolving landscape of data centers, the impact of artificial intelligence, and the importance of optimising energy use. Romain shares insights on the shift from cloud services to co-location facilities, the future of computing with quantum technolo...

3 weeks ago

44 minutes

Project Flux

The Future of Quantity Surveying with AI Agents

Send us a text Summary In this episode of the Project Flux podcast, James Garner welcomes back Tom Haley, managing director of Quantik, to discuss the evolving landscape of AI in construction and project delivery. They explore the challenges of building AI tools, the importance of quantity surveyors, and the future of the industry as it adapts to new technologies. The conversation emphasizes the need for continuous learning and the integration of AI into existing processes while also address...

1 month ago

42 minutes

Project Flux

The AI Reality Check: Inside the APM Digital Transformation Report

Send us a text This conversation explores the findings of the Digital Transformation in Project Management Report, focusing on the impact of AI on project management practices, the cultural shifts required for successful implementation, and the importance of data quality and governance. The discussion highlights the challenges organisations face in adopting AI, the need for a hybrid approach that combines technical and interpersonal skills, and the critical role of trust and accountabi...

1 month ago

52 minutes

Project Flux

The Weekly Pulse - US Tech Giants Pour Billions into UK AI Infrastructure

Send us a text Summary This conversation delves into the current landscape of AI, focusing on the rapid investments and developments in the field, the strategic choices between augmentation and automation, the ethical implications of AI deception, and the importance of standardisation and transparency in project management. It highlights the challenges and opportunities presented by AI technologies and emphasises the need for careful management and oversight to ensure ethical and effec...

1 month ago

14 minutes

Project Flux

The Data Illusion: Why Everyone’s Playing the Wrong Game With AI

Send us a text Summary In this episode of the Project Flux podcast, Ritavan discusses his book 'Data Impact' and emphasizes the importance of long-term thinking in data strategy. He introduces the Slassog framework, which focuses on saving, leveraging, aligning, simplifying, optimizing, and growing within organizations. The conversation explores the rapid changes in AI, the misconceptions of data as a commodity, and the necessity of optimizing decisions based on data-driven insights. Ritavan...

1 month ago

44 minutes

Project Flux

Navigating the AI Landscape: Trust and Accountability

Send us a text This conversation explores the evolving landscape of AI, focusing on its implications for governance, infrastructure, and the emergence of autonomous coding. The discussion highlights the new RICS standards for AI in construction, the infrastructure challenges organizations face, and the risks associated with autonomous AI systems. Takeaways AI's rapid evolution is reshaping our understanding of trust and accountability.RICS has established mandatory AI standards for construct...

1 month ago

9 minutes

Project Flux

From Rock Bands to AI Agents: The Unlikely Journey of a Creative Tech Entrepreneur

Send us a text Summary In this episode of the Project Flux podcast, Vito Peleg, CEO and co-founder of Atarim, discusses the evolution of web development tools, the impact of AI on project delivery, and the importance of collaboration in creative processes. He shares insights from his journey from a rock band to a tech startup, emphasizing the need for better tools and the role of AI in enhancing project management. Vito also explores the balance between AI and human collaboration, the creati...

1 month ago

51 minutes

Project Flux

Think, Act, Learn, Adapt: Why Agentic AI is Nothing Like a Chatbot

Send us a text In this episode of the Project Flux podcast, hosts engage with Shwetha Balaji and Shreya Datta from McGill and Partners to discuss the rapid advancements in AI technology, particularly focusing on agentic AI. The conversation explores the excitement surrounding AI, its applications in various industries, and the challenges faced in implementing AI solutions. The guests share insights on building trust within teams, the importance of communication, and the evolving nature ...

2 months ago

42 minutes

Project Flux

Why Construction Must Think like manufacturing

Send us a text Summary In this episode of the Project Flux podcast, Dale Sinclair, the UK head of digital innovation at WSP, discusses the transformative impact of AI on the construction industry. He emphasizes the importance of pragmatism in design, the need for cultural shifts, and the transition from traditional project-based approaches to program-based methodologies. Dale also explores the historical context of construction paradigms, the role of manufacturing in modern design, and the i...

2 months ago

45 minutes

Project Flux

Why it's 1992 again

Send us a text Summary In this episode of the Project Flux Spotlight Series, Derek Crager, CEO of Practical AI, discusses the transformative potential of AI in enhancing access to information and improving quality of life. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the problems before applying AI solutions, the balance between speed and quality in AI outputs, and the unique perspectives that neurodiversity brings to innovation. Derek shares his journey from a blue-collar background to lea...

2 months ago

45 minutes

Project Flux

The Weekly Pulse - The $2.9 Trillion AI Gold Rush Reshaping Project Budgets Forever

Send us a text This conversation explores the transformative impact of AI on various sectors, including project delivery, healthcare, and construction. It highlights the staggering financial investments in AI, the energy demands of data centers, and the revolutionary potential of AI in drug discovery. The discussion also emphasizes the evolving role of project managers in adapting to these changes and the need for practical applications of AI in project management. Takeaways AI is fundamenta...

2 months ago

17 minutes

Project Flux

Olympics to AI: Clint Padgett’s Playbook for Project Success

Send us a text In this episode, Clint Padgett, CEO of Project Success, shares his journey from the Navy to leading a successful project management consulting firm. He discusses the importance of defining project success through budget, time, and quality, and explores the role of AI in project management. Clint emphasises the human element in communication and the need for personal connections in project delivery. He also addresses the future of project management with robotics and...

2 months ago

48 minutes

Project Flux

Weekly Pulse - GPT-5's Rocky Launch Exposes AI's Growing Pains

Send us a text This conversation delves into the current state of AI, highlighting the significant gap between awareness and actual usage among professionals, termed the 'Silicon Ceiling.' It discusses the latest advancements in AI tools, including Claude Opus 4.1 and GPT-5, and their implications for development and creativity. The conversation emphasizes the importance of AI literacy and collaboration, urging listeners to embrace AI as a partner in their professional lives. Takeaways 94...

2 months ago

18 minutes

Project Flux

AI Won’t Fix Government

Send us a text Summary In this episode, Vijay Luthra discusses the intersection of AI and public services, highlighting the challenges of government reform, the impact of legacy systems, and the cultural hurdles that impede progress. He emphasizes the potential of AI to improve public services while also addressing concerns about job displacement and the ethical implications of AI in healthcare. Luthra advocates for a long-term perspective in implementing AI and the need for leadership to ad...

3 months ago

44 minutes

Project Flux

How Pascall + Watson Navigates the AI Revolution in Architectural Practice

Send us a text What happens when a leading architectural firm takes a methodical approach to AI adoption? In this thought-provoking conversation with Pavan Birdi, Senior Associate at Pascall + Watson, we explore the strategic implementation of artificial intelligence in architectural practice—particularly within risk-sensitive sectors like aviation and defense. Pavan reveals why Pascall + Watson chose a more cautious and strategic approach than many competitors in embracing AI, carefully wei...

3 months ago

42 minutes

Project Flux

The Weekly Pulse - Insights From This Week's Newsletter

Send us a text This conversation delves into the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, exploring key developments such as President Trump's AI action plan, the implications of resource wars for AI infrastructure, corporate strategies exemplified by Meta's superintelligence ambitions, the emerging crisis of voice fraud, and the significant milestone of AI achieving gold-level performance in mathematics. The discussion also anticipates the launch of GPT-5 and its potential imp...

3 months ago

38 minutes

Project Flux

80% of Your Work Is Grunt Work—Let AI Handle It

Send us a text Summary: In this wide-ranging discussion, Angelos Nicolaou shares insights on the future of AI, automation, and change management in construction and tech industries. He stresses the importance of making technology work for users—not the other way around—and calls for reducing "grunt work" to unlock human creativity. The conversation touches on agentic AI, the evolving SaaS landscape, challenges with innovation adoption, and how business development and project tea...

3 months ago

41 minutes