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Send us Fan Mail This week's Project Flux Weekly Pulse delves into the evolving landscape of AI, highlighting the contrasting fortunes of companies in the project delivery space, the implications of the 'dead internet' theory on communication, the critical role of infrastructure in AI development, and alarming behaviours exhibited by advanced AI models. The conversation emphasises t...

Send us Fan Mail Summary In this episode of the Project Flux podcast, Professor Rich Maltzman discusses the intersection of AI and project management, emphasizing the importance of human collaboration with AI tools. He shares insights on the limitations of AI, the role of AI in education, and the recent PMI AI standard. The conversation also touches on sustainability in project management and the...

Send us Fan Mail In this deep dive into the Project Flux Weekly Pulse for May 27th, 2025, the conversation explores significant advancements in AI technology impacting project delivery. Key topics include Google's Gemini innovations, Anthropic's Claude 4 coding capabilities, OpenAI's strategic hardware acquisition, and the introduction of AI tools like nplan's Schedule Studio....

Send us Fan Mail Summary In this episode of the Project Flux podcast, James Garner and Yoshi Soornack speak with David Blumenfeld about the intersection of AI and digital transformation in the real estate and retail sectors.  They discuss the differences between Next Rivet and Core Rivet, the challenges of implementing AI in traditional industries, and the importance of educating clients about the...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Project Flux Weekly Pulse, we discuss significant advancements in AI technology and its implications for the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industries.  We explore the impact of AI on software development, the role of AI in quantity surveying, and innovative tools that enhance project management. The conversation highlights the need for profes...

Send us Fan Mail Summary In this episode of the Project Flux podcast, James Garner and Yoshi Soornack engage with Robert Dean, an associate director at Diales, to explore the transformative impact of AI on project management and dispute resolution. The conversation delves into the rapid advancements in AI technology, its potential to improve efficiency in construction, and the integration of block...

Send us Fan Mail This conversation delves into the latest advancements in artificial intelligence, focusing on its impact on software development, research, and the importance of governance and trust. The speakers discuss how AI tools are evolving to assist in coding, enhance research capabilities, and the need for structured prompts to maximise their effectiveness. They also highlight the critica...

Send us Fan Mail Summary In this episode of the Project Flux podcast, James Garner hosts Anil Sawhney and Jugal Makwana to discuss the transformative impact of AI on project management and construction. They explore the current trends in AI, the importance of intelligent use, and the challenges of integrating AI into existing workflows. The conversation delves into the RAG framework for data utili...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Weekly Pulse, the hosts delve into the latest developments in AI, focusing on significant news from Meta, OpenAI, and Anthropic. They discuss Meta's new AI assistant, OpenAI's adjustments to GPT-4, and the implications of AI in various industries. The conversation also touches on ethical considerations surrounding AI and the need for transparency i...

Send us Fan Mail Summary In this episode of the Project Flux podcast, Chirag Shah, founder of Pace Global, discusses the transformative impact of AI on project management and recruitment. He emphasizes the importance of adapting to new technologies while maintaining the human element in recruitment. Chirag shares insights on evolving roles in project controls, the significance of community buildin...

Send us Fan Mail This conversation delves into the latest developments in AI as highlighted in the Project Flux newsletter.  It covers significant advancements in AI-assisted search, the ambitious potential of AI in disease elimination, the innovative app development tool Loveable 2.0, and the emerging role of AI in the construction industry. Each segment emphasises the transformative impact of AI...

Send us Fan Mail Summary In this episode of Project Flux, host James Garner welcomes back Anthony Slumbers, a thought leader in generative AI for real estate. The conversation explores the critical role of human thinking in the age of AI, the merging of human intelligence with technology, and the potential of AI as a superpower across various fields. They discuss the importance of critical thinkin...

Send us Fan Mail Summary In this conversation, James Garner and Antony Slumbers discuss the profound impact of AI on individuals and the workforce. They explore how individuals can future-proof themselves in a rapidly changing job market, emphasizing the importance of critical thinking, problem-solving, and human skills. The discussion also touches on the convergence of AI and human intelligence,...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Project Flux podcast, we discuss various topics surrounding AI advancements, including reflections on the recent Easter weekend, the implications of new AI models, power consumption concerns, and the importance of understanding AI benchmarks.  They delve into the capabilities of Gemini's image segmentation and the innovative approach of Intuit Cells, wh...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Project Flux podcast, we speak with JB Baker, the VP of Marketing and Product Management at ScaleFlux, about the critical role of storage in AI infrastructure. They discuss the importance of efficient data pipelines, the challenges posed by the memory wall, and the revolutionary concept of computational storage. JB emphasises the need for businesses to consi...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Weekly Pulse, James and Yoshi discuss the latest advancements in AI technology, including the release of GPT 4.1, OpenAI's new memory features, and the competitive landscape of AI development in China and India. They also delve into the implications of Anthropic's Chain of Thought study and Google's latest innovations in cloud computing. The c...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Project Flux podcast, we interview Alexander Budzier, a fellow in management practice at the University of Oxford.  They discuss the critical aspects of project management, particularly the reasons behind project failures and the potential of AI to enhance project delivery.  Budzier shares insights from his extensive research on project management, emphasisi...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the weekly pulse, James and Yoshi discuss the latest developments in artificial intelligence, focusing on DeepMind's AGI safety strategy, the implications of Meta's Llama 4 model, and the rise of AI agents like Manus.  They explore the systemic risks associated with AGI, the importance of collaboration between traditional consultancies and AI companies...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Project Flux podcast, we speak with Lindsay Scott, co-founder of House of PMO, about the evolving role of PMOs in project management, the impact of AI, and the importance of data literacy.  We discuss the professionalisation of PMOs, the need for curiosity and adaptability in the face of technological change, and the significance of understanding human psych...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Project Flux, James and Yoshi celebrate Yoshi's birthday and reflect on the past year of their podcast.  They discuss the advancements in AI, particularly in image generation, and the controversies surrounding AI art. The conversation shifts to the competitive landscape of AI tools, including Google's Gemini, and the implications for project management...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Project Flux podcast, hosts James and Yoshi welcomes Alan Mosca, CTO of Nplan, for an in-depth discussion on the current state and future of AI, particularly in project management and construction.  They explore the impatience surrounding AI adoption, the misconceptions about AI capabilities, and the importance of data literacy.  Alan shares insights on the...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Weekly Pulse, Yoshi and James discuss James's recent holiday and his return to the world of AI and technology. They delve into the latest advancements in AI, particularly focusing on Claude's new real-time web search capabilities and Anthropic's innovative features.  The conversation shifts to NVIDIA's significant strides in physical AI a...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Project Flux podcast, James and Yoshi speaks with Dr. Bola Abisogun and Patrick King about the transformative impact of AI and digital twins on the construction industry.  They discuss the challenges of innovation, the role of quantity surveyors, and the importance of real-time data in project management. The conversation highlights the need for a shift in a...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Weekly Pulse, hosts James and Yoshi discuss their recent in-person podcast experience, updates on Project Flux, and the latest developments in AI technology. They explore the significance of new tools from OpenAI, the rise of cost-effective AI models, and the implications of local AI models for security. The conversation also delves into the ethical consider...

Send us Fan Mail In this conversation, Will Christensen discusses the importance of automation, delegation, and the role of AI in enhancing productivity and efficiency in business.  He shares his personal journey from manual tasks to automation, emphasising the need to invest time in learning automation tools. The discussion also covers the concept of fractional leadership, the fear surrounding AI...