AI in the Built Environment: Practical Tools for Project Professionals

APM webinar co-hosted by the London Network and the Built Environment Interest Network on 28 October 2026.

This webinar gave project professionals a grounded, non-hype view of what AI is doing in the sector today. It showcased three tools through short demonstrations, explained where each one fits in real project work, and closed with an open Q&A.

Housing and construction are being reshaped by AI, but many project professionals still need clarity on where these tools genuinely add value. This practical webinar explores how AI is being used across planning, stakeholder engagement, communication, visualisation and project delivery.

Rather than focusing on predictions or hype, the session examined three tools through short demonstrations and real project use cases. The speakers explained where each tool fits, what it takes to adopt, and the limitations project teams should understand. The webinar concluded with an open discussion on change management, stakeholder confidence and responsible adoption.

What to Expect

An overview of how AI is currently being applied across housing and construction
Short demonstrations of SuperIntern, TapNow and Manifest
Practical examples of their use in stakeholder engagement, communication, filmmaking and 3D modelling
Honest discussion on cost, adoption barriers, limitations and organisational readiness
Live audience Q&A with the speakers

Benefits of Attending

Attendees gained a grounded understanding of how AI tools can support real project work and where they may not be suitable. The session helped project professionals assess tools more confidently, communicate complex information clearly and support stakeholder buy-in during technology adoption.

Participants also received available trial credits or discount codes for the featured tools, allowing them to explore the applications within their own project environments after the webinar.

Speakers:

Dr Lois Liao - Social S
cientist and Technologist, East2046

Dr Lois Liao is a social scientist and technologist working across housing, creative practice and AI. She holds a mathematics degree from the University of Cambridge and a PhD in Housing Studies from UCL (The Bartlett School of Sustainable Construction). She has led AI projects in the sector, including an industry-partnered AI toolkit that helps housing policymakers in New Zealand decide how and where to build, and has a forthcoming paper in Economy and Society on credit-scoring and mortgage algorithms in the private rented sector. She is Co-founder of EAST2046 CIC, CTO and Co-founder of DAOCreatech, and co-leads Data Art at London Data Week, a public initiative of the Mayor of London, The Alan Turing Institute and LOTI. She taught quantitative methods at the University of Sheffield and LSE, where she was Deputy Director of the LSE MSc in Real Estate Economics and Finance from 2019 to 2022.

Dave Corbin, Chief Project Delivery Officer, Gleeds

Dave Corbin is Chief Project Delivery Officer at Gleeds, a leading global built environment consultancy, where he leads the firm’s global approach to project delivery, with a focus on consistency, quality, and improved client outcomes across complex programmes. With over 30 years’ experience, Dave is passionate about improving project outcomes, recognising excellence, and making a positive difference to the communities that we serve. He is the APM’s Built Environment Interest Network Lead, a Chartered Project Professional and Fellow of the APM

Host:

Venkata Subodh Vadapally - Project Manager, New Cambridge Project Management Ltd

Subodh is Project and Programme Manager at New Cambridge Project Management who brings 8+ years of cross-functional experience supporting transformation, sustainability and research-led initiatives across project environments and stakeholder ecosystems. His work focuses on structured delivery, stakeholder engagement, operational coordination and governance-led approaches within evolving business and transformation contexts. Alongside his day role, he volunteers with APM as Social Media focus stream Lead for the London Network and also support the Sustainability Interest Network and also a certified speaker at PMI and Global Ambassador at GPM.

Dave and Lois have kindly allowed their presented material to be made available for viewing. The webinar recording on Vimeo, is now available in our APM resources area and also embedded below for reference.

Please click on the following link to view Lois's slides: apm-lois.netlify.app (password: 12345678)

This webinar is suitable for professionals with any level of experience.