Ep. 147: “Consequential Questions” – AI Agents and the Promise of a Better Built Environment with Paul Doherty, IFMA Fellow, DFC Senior Fellow of The Digit Group, Inc.

Asset Champion Podcast | Physical Asset Management | Facility Management | Facilities Maintenance and Operations

Paul Doherty, IFMA Fellow, DFC Senior Fellow is an Award-winning Architect and President and CEO at The Digit Group, Inc. (TDG), a leading Smart Cities design, build, operate and solutions company, headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee. Mike Petrusky asks Paul to explain the practical applications and implications of AI in facilities and asset management. They explore the evolution of software, the importance of asking consequential questions, and the role of technology in making the built environment more efficient and transparent. Paul believes that AI agents will be used to manage buildings through natural language commands, making the process more intuitive and efficient, and he discusses how Blockchain and spatial computing are leading to a more performance-driven approach to facility management. Mike and Paul agree that the role of FM professionals will require a blend of technology and human emotional intelligence, so they offer inspiration as they encourage you to be an Asset Champion in your organization!

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