# Connor Schmeling: Making AI Work for Contractors at Quantum Rise

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Podcast: [Constructed Futures, An AI Edge Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/constructed-futures-an-ai-edge-podcast-2172413)
Published: 2025-05-27T18:14:57+00:00
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Artificial intelligence continues to make the headlines, but how are contractors making it actually work - how are they matching these new capabilities with real work processes? Connor Schmeling, senior manager and engagement lead at Quantum Rise, walks us through the careful, rigorous process that they lead to discover those areas of real value that move the needle.

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