Design Management in the AI Era: From Plans of Work to Intelligent Workflows

Overview

Organised by ICE Saudi Arabia, this online learned event will explore how artificial intelligence is transforming design management across the built environment. The session will examine how design managers can use AI to improve decision-making, reduce rework, and enhance coordination throughout the project lifecycle.

The presentation will reframe design management as the central control point for project information and decisions, demonstrating how AI can be integrated into existing workflows without replacing engineering judgement. Attendees will gain a practical understanding of key AI concepts, including prompting, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and AI agents, and how these can be applied in real project environments.

Through real-world examples, the session will showcase how AI is already delivering measurable benefits in areas such as automated design review, analysis of extensive reference documents, and multidisciplinary coordination. A case study from the pre-contract phase of a landmark super-tall tower project in Riyadh will illustrate how AI-enabled workflows can significantly reduce review times while maintaining quality and accountability.

The event will conclude with practical guidance on where to begin, including a 30-day implementation roadmap for teams looking to embed AI into their design management processes. Participants will leave with actionable insights they can apply immediately to improve project efficiency, collaboration, and project outcomes.

The event will start at 18:30 (Saudi Arabia time).