
Bridging Connections
By Bridging Connections

Bridging ConnectionsJun 07, 2023

#8: Rethinking the Revolving Door Between Academia, Innovation, and the Architectural/Engineering/Construction Industry
Abul Islam sits down with Columbia University Professor, Dr. Ibrahim Odeh, Founding Director of the Global Leaders of Construction Management Initiative, to discuss Academia Engaging & Aligning with the AEC Industry's Business & Innovation Needs.

#7: Inclusive Transit Systems, MWBE’s, & Capital Project Reforms in America’s Largest City
Abul Islam sits down with New York City Council Member, Selvena Brooks-Powers, who also serves as Chair of the City Council's Transportation/Infrastructure committee on a dialogue about Inclusive Transit Systems, MWBE's, & Capital Project Reforms in NYC.

#6: Climate Change, Clean Energy, & The Future of Electric Vehicles
Abul Islam sits down with the Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection’s Commissioner, Katie Dykes (CTDEEP), to discuss Climate Change, Renewable Clean Energy, the Future of Electric Vehicles, and more!

#5: Resiliency, Sustainability, & Equity
Abul Islam sits down with Sustainability Management Expert & Author Tom Abdallah to talk about Resiliency, Sustainability, and Equity.

#4: Uncovering the Flexibility of Design-Build
Abul Islam sits down with AIE Vice President Christine Mizioch, & Bowdoin Construction Vice President / Past President of the DBIA-NE Chapter, Roderick 'Rod' Schaffert, to discuss the current and future implementation of the Design-Build Project Delivery Method in the Architectural/Engineering/Construction industry. Both Guests currently serve on the Board of Directors of the Design-Build Institute of America's New England Region Chapter (DBIA-NE).

#3: Drones & The Application of New Technology in the Architectural/Engineering/Construction Space
Abul Islam sits down with AIE Director of Technology, Michael Giacco, to discuss the current and future implementation of Drones & New Technology in the Architectural/Engineering/Construction Industry Space.

#2: A Forward Look into Transportation & Infrastructure Policy in Connecticut
Abul Islam sits down with CTDOT Deputy Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto. They engage in a dialogue about a look into the future of Connecticut's transportation & infrastructure policy.

#1 (Pilot): Artificial Intelligence & Bridge Inspections/Evaluations
Welcome to Episode 1 of our Brand New Podcast, Bridging Connections with your host Abul Islam, President/CEO of AI Engineers. Today he sits down & interviews Kevin Hussain, Director of Engineering, Bridge Inspection & Evaluation at AI Engineers.