Hugo Ramirez

Every construction project has a budget, a schedule, and a list of risks. But what about the cost of a decision that never gets made? I've spent a good part of my career bringing people together, asking questions, moderating industry discussions, and, perhaps most importantly, listening. One thing I've learned is that some of the most valuable conversations happen when we bring different perspectives to the same table. Contractors see one set of challenges. Architects and engineers see...

HOW IIBEC METRO NY’S 2025 SYMPOSIUM BROUGHT ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE INTO THE HEART OF THE BUILDING-ENCLOSURE INDUSTRY On September 17, 2025, Civic Hall became the center of innovation as the IIBEC Metro New York Chapter hosted its first-ever “Building Smarter with AI” Symposium, a sold-out event drawing architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, and students eager to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping construction and façade restoration. “Our goal was to demystify AI and...