In this conversation, Mayur Mistry interviews Stevan Lukic, founder of Civils AI, discussing his career journey, the inception of Civils AI, and the challenges and innovations in the construction industry through AI. They explore the features of Civils AI, the importance of domain-specific workflows, and the debate between open source and closed source models in construction technology. The conversation concludes with insights on the future of AI in the industry.

Takeaways

Stevan Lukic emphasizes the importance of making AI accessible in construction.
His career highlights include working on tunneling projects and transitioning to AI startups.
Civil's AI aims to automate repetitive processes in construction using natural language.
The platform allows users to automate tasks without needing programming skills.
Stevan discusses the challenges of extracting information from complex drawings.
He highlights the need for domain-specific workflows in AI applications.
The conversation touches on the difficulties of measuring accuracy in AI systems.
Stevan shares insights on the importance of structuring information effectively.
The discussion includes the pros and cons of open source versus closed source models.
Stevan expresses excitement about the future of AI in the construction industry.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Stevan Lukic and Civil's AI
02:59 Career Highlights and Journey to AI
03:30 The Birth of Civils AI
04:54 Understanding Civils AI and Its Benefits
06:48 Demonstration of Civils AI Platform
12:19 Challenges in Drawing Recognition
19:00 Startup Challenges and Successes
20:56 Customer Acquisition Strategies
23:16 Open Source vs Closed Source Solutions
27:24 AI Agents and Future Opportunities
29:26 How to Reach Out and Collaborate
30:21 Closing Thoughts and Future Outlook