AI in AEC is at a turning point: while most firms are investing, many efforts remain stuck in basic pilots, yet those moving beyond prototypes are realizing major gains, saving hundreds of hours on repetitive tasks and accelerating reporting and compliance. In this lunch-and-learn, Christian DiPietrantonio of A.Team and Sean Porter (IEA Vice-President & Water Committee Co-Chair) of Black & Veatch will share real-world examples and live demos showing how leading firms are turning structured and unstructured data into practical AI systems—such as computer vision for stormwater monitoring and automated compliance and Phase I ESA reporting—highlighting what truly works, from human-in-the-loop design to continuous learning, and how to scale these approaches into measurable, long-term value.