# Ep. 35 - The Easy Button Is a Lie: What AI Actually Does for Construction with Hugh Seaton

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Podcast: [Construction Conversations](https://stenobird.com/podcast/construction-conversations-6912327)
Published: 2026-02-24T15:12:00+00:00
Episode link: https://constructionconversations.podbean.com/e/ai-parkour-vision-rethinking-construction-with-agents/
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## Resource

This episode features Hugh Seaton discussing the broad impact of AI on construction and other industries, focusing on adoption challenges, strategic integration, and future opportunities. We explore how AI can augment human capabilities, streamline processes, and reshape industry dynamics.Our Website: https://constructionconversations.com/Today's Guest: Hugh Seaton, Managing Director, Construction | CEO Advisor on AI, Risk, and Decision Governance in the Built Environment Check Him Out on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hughseaton/ Episode Sponsors:Check Out Planera: https://www.planera.io/Check Out Trunk Tools: https://trunktools.com/

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