b'CONSTRUCTION TRENDSETTERSwhich can be helmet-mounted, as onecomponent. AI should augment, butbackground that a person can further example. You can walk into a roomnever replace, human decision-making. improve and refine. We are not yet at aGPS yourself in any particular roomCybersecurity is an increasing concern,stage where theres a direct AI-to-build or location on siteand take the 360and users need to ensure that theyre atworkflow; its AI-human collaboration.high-def picture, then plug it into theleast reducing, if not negating, breachesThe good news is, due to the major project management software, whichor potential ransomware. projects on its horizon over the next date stamps it. The team can commentdecade, Sparrow sees a unique on it, then you can track that to [drawTheres also the legal and contractualopportunity for the Winnipeg industry. attention to] a deficiency or somethingpart. AI could generate analysis andEmphasizing that this is his opinion that might not meet with the claims or disputes, explains Sparrow,and that hes not speaking on behalf compliance requirements. but we need to ensure that applicationsof the city, he says, I feel that we The world has been bombarded withthrough our contractswhethercan lead nationally in an AI-enabled warnings about AI, and there aretheyre CCDC contracts or frameworksmunicipal infrastructure governance. certainly risks to be cognizant of forassociated with contractual relationshipsWere in a perfect spotespecially the construction industry, including are aligned with the human aspect.with some of the significant projects [in overreliance. We always need humanExposure to liability must be top-of- the pipeline]to take some of these expertise, stresses Sparrow. Anmind. If you make a mistake with annew ideologies and apply them in an essential part of what I would call aAI-generated output, you cannot rely oneffective manner and lead the country contextual judgment of the AIthethe excuse, Oh, that mistake is becausein this area. So, I think its really an information that were receiving backI used AI, Ikede notes, emphasizing thatexciting time to be in our industrythrough AI applicationsis the humanAI isnt perfect. Its good at providing ain Winnipeg. Infinite Fire & Mechanical Inc.|Pat La, President & Operations ICON INSULATION WESTERN CANADA M: 204.899.1571P: 204-202-8118 Pat@infinitefire.ca Commercial & Industrial Mechanical Insulation & Firestop 204.801.9828Unit A - 1161 Fife Street, Winnipeg, MBR2X 2N3www.iconinsulation.cawww.infinitefire.caWHY ADVERTISE?As the official voice ofthe WCA, Build Manitobaprovides the most reliable BUILDING TO LIFEsource of informationwithin the Manitobanconstruction industry.STRUCTURAL STEEL, DECKING & MISC METALCommercial|Education|Health|IndustrialBlumenort, Manitoba1.204.326.6683general@imperialmetal.caWWW.IMPERIALMETAL.CA / TWITTER.COM/IMPERIALMETALnanciep@mediaedgepublishing.com866-201-3096 x402MARKETPLACE MARKETPLACEIssue 4 | Winter Edition | 2025 BUILD MANITOBA 47'