AI Engineers, Inc., Middletown, CT Videos

Episode 5 Teaser ft. Sustainability Management Expert & Author Tom Abdallah
Stay tuned for an upcoming release of a new episode of the Bridging Connections Podcast! To view the Teaser Trailer on YouTube, click the link below! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ad9Oav0XOak #Podcast #BridgingConnections #Sustainability #Resilience #ClimateChange #Equity #Construction #Engineering #Architecture

AIE’s approach to diversity means equality, inclusion, and belonging. Our organization prides itself on acquiring talent from every walk of life and guaranteeing them a seat at the table. The combination of these unique perspectives directly has an impact on our ability to be innovative and forward-thinking in our everyday problem-solving where our entire team thrives. #ImprovingLifeByDesign #Diversity #Equality #Equity #Inclusion #Belonging #DEIB #MakeSpace #Construction #Engineering

Episode 4 Teaser Trailer ft. DBIA-NE Board Members Christine Mizioch (AIE) & Rod Shaffert (Bowdoin)
Stay tuned for an upcoming release of a new episode of the Bridging Connections Podcast! To view the Teaser Trailer on YouTube, click the link below! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-wf8nx-z4A #Podcast #BridgingConnections #DesignBuild #ProjectDelivery

Heading into Christmas, all our colleagues, friends, and family are in our thoughts. We appreciate you all and wish you a happy and safe holiday season!

A few weeks ago, we posted about the design services AIE is providing in Bucks County, PA, on a 2-span, reinforced concrete T-beam bridge. Now, we’d also like to share how we enhanced the as-inspected condition documentation process for these services by utilizing innovative technology methods to quickly collect data. By using a laser scanner to capture the complete structure, our team was able to produce a 3D point cloud with accurate, measurable data. This also facilitated capturing the as-inspected dimensions and conditions of the bridge to aid load rating analysis and formulate appropriate repair recommendations. The new design includes concrete repairs to the beams and deck, waterproofing membrane installation, a new bituminous wearing surface, concrete/masonry repairs to the abutments and pier, scour protection, and approach guide rail installation and end treatments. #ImprovingLifeByDesign #Engineering #Infrastructure #Bridges #LoadRating #BridgeDesign

Episode 3 Teaser Trailer ft. AIE Director of Technology Michael 'Mike' Giacco
Stay tuned for the release of a new episode of the Bridging Connections Podcast! See the teaser trailer for Episode 3 on YouTube by clicking the link below! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sYcUJ-QWQX0 #BridgingConnections #Podcast #Drones #NewTechnology #BIM #Construction #Survey #Design #ConversationsWorthHaving

AI Engineers wishes you and your loved ones the company of good friends and the joy of a happy family. Have a memorable Thanksgiving!

It's been 3 months since the infrastructure bill originally passed through the senate, and last week, we witnessed a historic investment in American infrastructure. This bill will help modernize highways and public transit, rebuild water lines, revitalize passenger and freight rail as well as increase access to high-speed internet service. For AI Engineers, it means enabling innovative engineering solutions for the toughest challenges our communities face. For an in-depth breakdown of what happens next, you can check out this article: https://brook.gs/3n8Bhv8 #infrastructure #engineering #investment #improvinglifebydesign

Bridging Connections Podcast Episode 2 Teaser Trailer ft. CTDOT Deputy Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto
Stay tuned for an upcoming Episode of the Bridging Connections Podcast with Abul Islam! To watch the teaser trailer on YouTube, click the link below! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NjTmfgg5PA #BridgingConnections #Podcast #NewEpisode #AEC #KnowledgeExchange

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CS&I City Water Substation, Mount Kisco
Over in Mount Kisco, NY, AI Engineers’ inspectors have been busy supervising the installation of a new modular substation on the Metro-North Railroad Harlem Line. This project will improve resiliency by bridging two segments, and the new substation is being constructed on a raised platform for flood protection. In addition to providing construction supervision and inspection services, AI is monitoring the project schedule to guarantee milestones are met and is collaborating with other stakeholders to ensure all operations remain uninterrupted. #ImprovingLifeByDesign #ConstructionSupervision #MetroNorthRailroad #MountKisco #Westchester #NewYork #Engineering #infrastructure

Last week, the AI team set out to create a topographic map of the Grassy Spring Reservoir with its exposed shoreline. The floor control project for the Town of Greenburgh in Westchester County, New York involves re-directing water from a tributary of the Sprain Brook to the existing Grassy Sprain Reservoir in order to provide flood volume controls. The existing Reservoir was once used as a major water supply by The City of Yonkers from 1876 up until the early 1970's. It no longer functions as a water supply, however, the dam must still be maintained to avoid flooding hazards to the public. Recently, the city drained most of the water from the Reservoir to access and repair several items in the dam. Interestingly, the drainage of the reservoir exposed an old road crossing or possible original dam structure in its lower area - a feature of the landscape previously unknown to the city. https://newyork.cbslocal.com/video/4452551-where-is-the-water-in-yonkers-grassy-sprain-reservoir/ #Mapping #Survey #Water #Wastewater #ImprovingLifeByDesign

ConnDOT Reconstruction of Interchange 33 on I-95, Stratford, CT
AI is providing construction engineering and inspection services on I-95 in Stratford, CT for ConnDOT. The project involves widening the existing I-95 NB Exit 33 off-ramp from one lane to two, the creation of a new I-95 SB off-ramp, and a new I-95 NB off ramp. It also involves the construction of a new bridge structure carrying a new I-95 SB Ramp over Route 1 NB. The footage below is from our Existing Conditions Mapping Survey a few weeks ago! A very interesting project indeed! #Roads #Highways #Construction #Survey #PreDesign #Engineers #ImprovingLifeByDesign

Our team consists of Engineers, Project Managers, and Adminstrators during the day and Bowling Leaguers during the night. #CoWorkerAfterHours #ImprovingLifeByDesign

Cumberland Elementary School UAS Survey
Last Friday, AI supplemented its traditional #survey services at Community Elementary School in Cumberland, RI, with #drone collected data. This information will be processed into survey-grade CAD files, which will include all line work and surfaces. Despite high winds and freezing temperatures, the operation was successfully performed before an impending snowstorm. Implementing #innovative #technology such as this allows the site #mapping to be completed in a more timely and efficient manner. #ImprovingLifeByDesign #UAS

AI's Stacker S2 3D Printer
New year, new tech! AI is excited to introduce our #3Dprinter! The Stacker S2 boasts a build area that’s nearly 2 feet tall, over 1 foot wide, and 1 foot deep, allowing AI to offer in-house 3D printing services at an impressive scale. Now, we can bring our robust #3Dmodeling capabilities to life, offering tangible deliverables and effective visual aids. 3D prints can depict site conditions, test complex geometries, and allow a glimpse into what completed projects will look like. Our new Stacker S2 will help us keep our #NewYearsResolution to continue providing innovative services to our valued clients. #3dprinting #innovation

FAA National Drone Safety Awareness Week - Infrastructure
We’re in the middle of the Federal Aviation Administration's National Drone Safety Awareness Week, and today’s #infrastructure focus area fits us perfectly! This high-mast inspection video from our operation in Boston performed by our #UAS pilot Mike Giacco shows exactly why #drones benefit our #inspection efforts. Whether providing quick access to hard to reach places, keeping our inspection teams off the roads and away from traffic, or minimizing operational expenses, it is clear that this #technology is a valuable tool for ensuring safe infrastructure in the communities where we live and work. #DroneWeek #ImprovingLifeByDesign

AI Engineers - Drone Safety Week
It’s FAA National Drone Safety Awareness Week, and AI is excited to share some of our recent projects that utilize our in-house drone resources! As always, AI is a strong advocate of operating drones responsibly and in accordance with all federal, state, and local regulations. This video demonstrates how AI’s drone pilot Mike Giacco was able to provide a means of safely observing a bridge sidewalk demolition from below the deck. Coordination with the FAA to operate in this Class D airspace and an authorization to perform this work past civil twilight were necessary. We are proud to offer #DroneServices like this to help improve safety and quality of life in the communities we serve! #DroneWeek #ImprovingLifeByDesign

AR Model - Castle Craig, Meriden, CT
#Augmentedreality is another great way AI Engineers shares data with our clients. This model of Castle Craig at Hubbard Park in Meriden, CT, is a perfect example of how we can immerse people in the environments we map, inspect, or design. Using #Autodesk, #ReCapPhoto, and #Pix4D #photogrammetry software, data collected during a short drone flight is transformed into a #3Dmodel. Then, using the #torch app and #Revit, we create #AR experiences that not only allow you to navigate the model but also include interactive icons that display important information, such as hours of operation, fun facts, and directions from your current location via Google Maps. Click this link to download Torch and view the model seen in the video for yourself: https://lnkd.in/eFVMtNa Thanks again to #ExpertElite Matt Wunch, the City of Meriden, and Mayor Kevin Scarpati!

Castle Craig Sketchfab Demo
Last week we shared a #3Dmodel of Castle Craig at Hubbard Park in Meriden, Connecticut. Today, you’re in the driver’s seat! Using Sketchfab, an interactive version of the model is now online for you to navigate any way you choose. You can find a desktop and a mobile optimized version here: https://aiengineers.com/news-ideas/news-page/?id=1053589 Rather than offering static deliverables, navigable models like this are a great way for us to give our clients more control and access to the data we collect. We’re not done yet though; check back soon for the next installment of our #VR / #mixedreality models of the Castle Craig mapping project! Many thanks again to Autodesk Expert Elite Matt Wunch of SkyViz, the City of Meriden, CT and Mayor Kevin Scarpati. Info on how to navigate the Sketchfab model: https://help.sketchfab.com/hc/en-us/articles/202509026-Navigation-and-Controls

Castle Craig 3D Model
Ever hike to Castle Craig at Hubbard Park in Meriden, Connecticut? Why not visit the castle right now with our #3Dmodel below?! Using 662 photos from an #autonomous #drone flight (many posted previously by AI Engineers, Inc. #Technology #Manager Mike Giacco), Autodesk ReCap Photo, and Pix4D Mapper #photogrammetry software, we transformed the 355.5 million data points into the #pointcloud and #3D textured mesh you are currently viewing. The model has a resolution of 0.74cm average #GSD (ground sampling distance). It serves as a true #aerialsurvey tool! Later this week, we will post interactive models of the castle for you to explore on your own - stay tuned! A very special thanks to Autodesk #ExpertElite Matt Wunch of SkyViz; without his talent, much of this project would not be possible. Also, thank you to the City of Meriden, CT and Mayor Kevin Scarpati for allowing us access to Castle Craig to create our model.

Too busy for a site visit? Remote project immersion via #virtualreality allows for real-time collaboration between all members of a project team.
Too busy for a site visit? Remote project immersion via #virtualreality allows for real-time collaboration between all members of a project team. Using integrated data from #terrestriallaserscanning, #BIM, and #drones, AI's technology group has created a #VR workflow which allow users to draw, measure, and take notes as seen in the following ConnDOT Waterbury Bus Maintenance and Storage Facility project walkthrough! #innovativetechnology #civilengineering #buildingsystemsengineering #MEP #constructionmanagement

Our recent #droneinspection of high-mast light structures on I-93 in #Boston captured outstanding views, previously unachievable through traditional methods.
See how AI continues to reach new heights! Our recent #droneinspection of high-mast light structures on I-93 in #Boston captured outstanding views, previously unachievable through traditional methods. The three inspections were completed in just 2-1/2 hours, including travel, mobilization, operation, and demobilization – A significant #timesavings when compared to the 4 or 5 locations traditionally captured in an 8-hour workday! This project was made possible thanks to AI’s Mike Giacco, Mackenzie Tozier, Lawrence Pisapio, and Tariq Islam who performed the inspection and MassDOT's Dominic Anidi and Alex Anselme and AI’s Shahvir Vimadalal who were also present to ensure the day’s work was successful. #UAS #drones #innovativetech #infrastructuresolutions #engineeringleadership

AI Innovative Solutions
We are excited to share our new video with you! As a diverse and agile organization, AI is adopting new and innovative technologies, embracing organizational changes, and mentoring young leaders to succeed despite new challenges in the A/E/C industry. #AIInnovations #AISolutions #BIM #DroneTechnology #LiDAR #agileleadership #Engineering #CivilEngineering #InfrastructureEngineering