{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2Ff1fc8d67-108c-47b1-98c8-15cc9febb823","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"","title":"AI That Actually Works: Cutting Busywork, Training Teams, and Unlocking ROI in AEC with Olga Topchaya","description":"On AIBiz, host Sayan talks with Olga Topchaya, Founder & CEO of Lapis Consults, about practical AI for Architecture, Engineering & Construction (AEC). No hype\u2014just what delivers results for mid-size and enterprise teams: knowledge management, QA/QC, reporting automation, and adoption strategies that reduce operational drag. Olga explains why AEC\u2019s inefficiency problem is a people-and-process issue first, tech second\u2014and 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.\nAbout the guest\u00a0\u00a0:\nOlga Topchaya is an AI consultant and product leader who helps mid-size companies implement custom AI systems that eliminate busywork and improve decision quality. With a decade across product and marketing, she bridges technical depth with business outcomes\u2014especially in AEC.\nKey takeaways:\n\n\nStart small, win fast. Pick one high-impact, error-prone workflow (e.g., knowledge management or reporting) and ship in months\u2014not year-long build cycles.\n\n\nAdoption beats ambition. Success is 80% people, 20% tech: pair rollout with hands-on training tailored to each role (architect, engineer, HR, IT).\n\n\nDesign for simplicity. Favor chat or voice assistants and clear UI so teams spend less time hunting files and buttons, more time doing work.\n\n\nQA/QC with vision + CAD. Use computer vision and Revit integrations to check drawings against specs and reduce manual review time.\n\n\nBe model-agnostic. Architect systems to swap models/APIs as the landscape shifts; reduce third-party dependency where possible.\n\n\nReporting that writes itself. Automate data pulls and draft generation so managers review, not re-create.\n\n\nSell, don\u2019t stall. Use AI to synthesize RFP intelligence and communication history to tailor outreach and shorten cycles.\n\n\nResearch at speed. Accelerate property/site research and due-diligence with retrieval and summarization.\n\n\nNo \u201cAI then layoffs.\u201d Keep domain experts; AI amplifies teams and preserves morale and project continuity.\n\n\nFive-year vision. Incremental deployments, measurable KPIs, and tight feedback loops\u2014not wholesale overhauls\u2014win in AEC.\n\n\nConnect with the guest\u00a0\u00a0\n\n\nWebsite:\u00a0https://lapisconsults.com/\n\n\nLinkedIn:\u00a0Olga Topchaya\n\n\nWant to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatch\n\n\nDM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik\n\n\nDisclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik\u2122\ufe0f. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. All third-party media used remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes. By watching, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer.\nHealthy Mind By Avik\u2122\ufe0f is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it\u2019s become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty\u2014storyteller, survivor, wellness advocate\u2014this channel shares powerful podcasts and soul-nurturing conversations on:\n\u2022 Mental Health & Emotional Well-being\u2022 Mindfulness & Spiritual Growth\u2022 Holistic Healing & Conscious Living\u2022 Trauma Recovery & Self-Empowerment\nWith over 4,400+ episodes and 168.4K+ global listeners, join us as we unite voices, break stigma, and build a world where every story matters.\n\ud83d\udc49 Subscribe and be part of this healing journey.\nContact\n\ud83d\udcbc Brand: Healthy Mind By Avik\u2122\ud83d\udce7 Email: join@healthymindbyavik.com | podcast@healthymindbyavik.com\ud83c\udf10 Website: www.healthymindbyavik.com\ud83d\udccd Based in: India & USA\n\ud83c\udf99\ufe0f Open to collaborations, guest appearances, coaching, and strategic partnerships. Let's connect to create a ripple effect of positivity.\nCHE","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/cfa1318a-87ca-47b9-8261-9910260da96c/untitled-design-5-a2swm.jpg"}