Aurecon's Group Director, Digital & AI, Dave Mackenzie sat down with Nomic CEO Andriy Mulyar to unpack how AI has evolved to execute practical impact across industries and the skills people will need in the future for success.
As AI becomes more capable, the differentiator isn't access to tools but how organisations use them. The ability to think systemically, orchestrate outcomes, and apply professional judgement is becoming more critical than ever.
The conversation dives into the rise of agentic AI, the growing importance of strong data foundations, and what it really takes to embed AI into complex, real-world environments like engineering and infrastructure.
While technology is advancing rapidly, the episode highlights one consistent theme: the organisations that will see the greatest benefit are those that combine strong technical capability with the right culture, human skills, and standards — and when these elements are embedded into AI agents and workflows to drive both efficiency and innovation.
