EU Digital Omnibus Updates on the AI Act and the Accelerating Role of AI in Quality Assurance for the Construction Sector

By Christian van Eken on Jan 27, 2026 12:53:47 AM

The Digital Omnibus represents an important step in the harmonisation of European digital legislation. For the construction, utility and civil engineering sectors, it provides a clearer framework for applying AI in quality assurance. Within this framework, Basewise aligns closely by d …

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Hazard analysis: Enhanced with AI within existing processes

By Christian van Eken on Dec 31, 2025 9:24:47 PM

1| The Complexity of Hazard Analysis in High-Speed Rail Hazard analysis within high-speed rail requires a methodology that is simultaneously precise, time-critical, and resilient. The core challenge lies in the combination of explosive growth in project data, strict safety standards ( …

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Why AI investments in requirements management

By Sander de Hoogh on Dec 26, 2025 10:09:21 AM

Large infrastructure projects stand or fall by clear, consistent and manageable requirements. In practice, however, requirements are captured in fragmented documents scattered across email, PDFs, spreadsheets and a range of requirements and project data management tools.

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The AI Innovation Paradox

By Christian van Eken on Dec 24, 2025 9:57:40 AM

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Why Waiting for Microsoft Slows Your Projects The promise of AI is everywhere, yet in the boardrooms of major engineering and infrastructure organizations there is a striking sense of caution. Despite the pressure to digitalize, we see a dual reflex: either leaders wait for the next b …

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Agentic AI & Modular Automation: Shaping construction, infrastructure, and energy

By Christian van Eken on Nov 3, 2025 4:46:29 PM

A new era for complex projects Across construction, infrastructure, and energy, projects are becoming increasingly complex. Teams face growing pressure to deliver faster, meet sustainability goals, and stay compliant with tightening regulations, all while working across fragmented sys …

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Digital Transformation: Modular AI & MBSE in 2025

By Christian van Eken on Oct 22, 2025 10:22:42 AM

In 2025, the construction, infrastructure, and energy sectors will reach a pivotal turning point. The rise of modular AI platforms and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) is driving major advances in efficiency, integration, and resilience. Organizations that strategically combine …

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AI-Powered Modular Digital Twins: Transforming Systems Engineering in Construction, Infrastructure, and Energy

By Christian van Eken on Aug 19, 2025 9:47:18 AM

Summary AI-powered modular digital twins are reshaping systems engineering (SE) across the construction, infrastructure, and energy sectors. By combining modular digital twin architectures with artificial intelligence, organizations gain capabilities in real-time monitoring, predictiv …

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