Hugh Seaton

Hugh is CEO of The Link Advisors a consulting and software company focused on Artificial Intelligence applications and specifications management. Prior to The Link, Hugh served as a general manager at the Construction Specifications Institute. His career has spanned 30 years in technology, at Sony, AOL, Philips Electronics and Google, among others. Hugh is author of The Construction Technology Handbook, host of the Constructed Futures Podcast, and the monthly AI in Construction webinar series, and numerous AI-related eLearning modules. Hugh lives in Austin, Texas with his dog, Bob.

4 days ago
Stop Talking About AI Models and Focus on Enterprise AI Systems

What's the difference between horizontal and vertical AI tools? Construction organizations managing complex capital programs need to know whether their AI embedded inside a system of record.

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6 days ago
Forget the Hype. Focus on Practical AI

AI may be moving fast, but real-world change takes time. See where AI is already helpful, why all the hype can be misleading, and where to focus now.

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3 months ago
AI Configuration: Closing the Final Gap

Fully custom software creates complexity. Off-the-shelf tools create gaps. See how configurable software and AI configuration give teams flexible workflows without losing control.

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3 months ago
Building for the Long Run: Rethinking Construction Data for the Building Lifecycle

Rethink construction software by focusing on building assets, not processes. Learn how data, AI, and lifecycle thinking unlock long-term value.

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5 months ago
AI for Asset Centricity in Construction Project Management

Learn why organizing construction data by assets—not just processes—improves handover, supports AI, and delivers better long-term building outcomes.

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6 months ago
Trust by Design: A Foundation for AI Adoption

Construction AI expert Hugh Seaton explains why trust is the foundation of successful AI adoption in construction, in terms of a provider's responsibility in building technology that team can rely on.

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