AI, Data and the Design-Build Owner: A Conversation with ARKANCE
Have thoughts? Text us! Artificial intelligence is no longer an abstract idea for design-build teams. It’s already changing how projects are delivered, managed and maintained. In this episode of the Design-Build Delivers Podcast , DBIA’s Director of Virtual Design and Construction Brian Skripac is joined by three leaders from ARKANCE — Jason Kunkel , Senior Practice Manager ; Nick Miller, Director of BIM Services ; and Justin Friedman , Practice Manager | Facilities Management — to explore how data and AI are reshaping the Owner experience. Together, they unpack how design-build teams are using data to: Turn information into intelligence that drives better decisions. Build a culture of trust and governance around data ownership. Identify “quick wins” to make AI adoption practical and scalable. Shift focus from building smarter to owning smarter. It’s a conversation about the real-world impact of data — how it’s captured, shared and leveraged across every phase of a project’s lifecycle — and what it means for Owners navigating the next era of delivery. Resources: The VDC Project Leader's Role & Responsibilities on Design-Build Projects (Free to download) Smarter, Faster, Still Human: How AI Agents are Changing Design-Build (August 2025 Design-Build Delivers Podcast episode) From Sci-Fi to Site Plans: How Augmented Reality is Changing Design-Build (May 2024 Design-Build Delivers Podcast episode) What Do Design-Build, Robot Jokes and Baseball Have in Common? (May 2024 Design-Build Delivers Podcast Bonus Content Episode) Design-Build Delivers Blog posts on AI: Beyond BIM: How AI is Unlocking Intelligent Infrastructure Lifecycle Management AI’s Place in the Industry: How Builders Are Incorporating AI into Design-Build Emerging Technologies: How AI, VR, AR and Cobots Are Transforming Design-Build Dashboards, Data and Discipline: Embedding Analytics in the Design-Build Lifecycle Bridging the Gap: How Technology is Driving Value in Design-Build Projects Access all our free design-build resources and learn more about Design-Build Done Right® at dbia.org . DBIA members are shaping the future, one successful collaboration at a time.