AGC Technology Conference Panel - Data, Decisions & Dollars: Making AI Work for Your Bottom Line

Team Joist
4 min

Joist AI to Join Leading Panel on Construction AI at AGC Technology Conference 2025

Event: AGC Technology Conference
Dates: August 5–7, 2025
Location: Chicago, IL
Speaking Session: August 7 | 10:50 AM CT
More Info: tech-con.agc.org

Joist AI is excited to join a powerhouse panel of construction and technology leaders at the 2025 AGC Technology Conference, hosted in Chicago this August. The session, titled “Data, Decisions & Dollars: Making AI Work for Your Bottom Line,” will feature real-world strategies for unlocking AI’s full potential in the construction industry.

Led by a diverse panel of innovators—including leaders from Kraus Anderson, Hensel Phelps, Document Crunch, and Joist AI—this session will explore how construction firms are using AI today to drive efficiency, make smarter decisions, and ultimately deliver measurable business results.

Meet the Panelists:

  • Tony Peleska, CIO, Kraus Anderson
  • Adam Handfinger, Co-Founder, Document Crunch
  • Kyle Tomak, VDC Manager & Director of Innovation, Hensel Phelps
  • Nikhil Almeida, CTO & Co-Founder, Joist AI

This engaging conversation will go beyond the hype to showcase real use cases, lessons learned, and proven strategies for implementing AI effectively in construction operations. From identifying process inefficiencies to tracking ROI, attendees will leave with practical insights to make AI a meaningful part of their business strategy.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Proven AI use cases making an impact today
  • How to use data to drive smarter, faster decisions
  • Common pitfalls and how to avoid them
  • How to track and prove ROI from AI investments

Whether you're exploring AI for the first time or scaling your current initiatives, this session will deliver actionable insights for construction professionals at every stage of the AI journey.

We look forward to seeing you in Chicago!