Is There a Role for AI in Building Safety Design?

28 Apr 2026
The Future of Integration Summit
The Future Of Integration Summit

As AI rapidly reshapes the built environment, questions remain about its role in one of the construction industry’s most critical responsibilities: building safety. This panel brings together leading building safety and digital construction specialists to explore how AI is currently being used, and could be used, in the design, assessment and operations of safer buildings. Through expert discussion and real world perspectives, the panel will examine where AI adds genuine value, where its limitations and risks lie, and how it can complement (rather than replace) professional judgement and regulatory oversight.

Moderated by Women in BIM to encourage open debate, this session will challenge assumptions, highlight practical applications and consider what guardrails are needed to ensure AI supports better, safer outcomes for people and places, both now and in the future.

Chairperson
Marie Grieve
Marie Grieve, Global Vice Chair - Women in BIM
Speakers
Claire Campbell
Claire Campbell, Senior Associate Health and Safety Consultant - Ridge and Partners LLP
Lilian Ho
Lilian Ho, Associate Director - Digital & BIM - Aecom
Melanie Robinson
Melanie Robinson, Associate - Okana
Willow Williams
Willow Williams, CEO - ThreadPoint Studios