Beyond BIM With NVIDIA’s Sean Young

In this episode of The Trailblazers podcast, Sean Young, Director of AEC, Geospatial & AI Solutions Industry Marketing at NVIDIA, joins Eileen M. Canady, Chief Marketing Officer at BST Global, for a conversation on how artificial intelligence, geospatial data and digital transformation are driving change across the AEC industry — with a spotlight on NVIDIA’s contributions.  

Sean emphasizes that AI is becoming a core element of the AEC sector, not only enhancing support functions but also accelerating innovation, boosting productivity and opening new business opportunities. He stresses the importance of early adoption, encouraging firms to invest in hiring, foster a culture of experimentation and build internal capabilities to stay competitive. 

Framing AI as the next step in a broader tech evolution — from 2D to 3D to BIM and now to AI — Sean predicts its impact will surpass that of previous technological advancements. He calls on AEC organizations to begin integrating AI now by bringing in the right talent and reskilling existing teams. 

The discussion also covers preparing the workforce for AI, separating real innovation from hype, exploring the future of design and simulation, and offering insights into career development and personal growth.