AI That Actually Works: Cutting Busywork, Training Teams, and Unlocking ROI in AEC with Olga Topchaya on AIBiz
On AIBiz, host Sayan talks with Olga Topchaya, Founder & CEO of Lapis Consults, about practical AI for Architecture, Engineering & Construction (AEC). They discuss what delivers results for mid-size and enterprise teams in the industry: knowledge management, QA/QC, reporting automation, and adoption strategies that reduce operational drag. Olga explains why AEC’s inefficiency problem is a people-and-process issue first, tech second—and how simple UI, targeted use cases, and hands-on training drive measurable ROI (30%+ OpEx reduction, ~$32K per employee saved on average). If you lead in AEC and want AI that sticks, this is your playbook.