CTS Webinar: Industry and International Perspectives on AI Integration

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About the Webinar

Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly influencing how transportation and infrastructure projects are planned, delivered, and communicated. This webinar builds on CTS’s December 2025 AI discussion by highlighting how AI is being used in practice both nationally and internationally. Speakers from outside Minnesota will share real-world examples of AI integration in infrastructure and construction contexts.

First, Nicole Moon from HDR will discuss how AI is supporting transportation agencies and project teams through applied industry use. Then, Tomi Kotala with the City of Helsinki Public Works Department and Pieti Marjavaara with AINS Group will discuss the Infrastructure Programme Helsinki, Finland. This strategic urban development initiative is focused on designing and constructing a sustainable future for the city, including a massive expansion of the light-rail transit network. They will review how their approach to integrated project delivery and alliance models optimizes infrastructure life cycles through fair partnership. Their Project-AI concept transforms situational awareness into active AI-driven support for all project partners, ensuring smarter, more predictable, and value-driven outcomes.

This webinar is designed to foster shared learning and discussion around how AI is being adopted today, why organizations are investing in these tools, and what lessons transportation professionals can take from industry and international experience. It is intended for practitioners, researchers, students, and others interested in the evolving role of AI in transportation and infrastructure.

It is being held in conjunction with a CTS Education and Engagement Council meeting.

Speakers

Nicole Moon is the strategic communications highways and roads market sector lead at HDR Inc., based in Phoenix, Arizona. She brings her background as a journalist and government communicator to support and enhance transportation projects through strategic public involvement, communications, and outreach. Moohn has a passion for digital communications and using digital tools to connect communities with the projects that affect their lives. She has a BA and MBA from the University of Nevada, Reno and is accredited in public relations by the Public Relations Society of America.

Tomi Kotala is a project director in the City of Helsinki Public Works Department. He has 10 years of experience in leading integrated project delivery. He specializes in construction cost management and financial optimization. He focuses on driving value through collaborative models.

Pieti Marjavaara is the chief innovation officer in construction management at AINS Group. Leveraging extensive research and development experience, Marjavaara bridges the gap between high-level innovation strategy and the practical implementation of digital solutions. His work focuses on transforming the construction industry through knowledge management and AI.

Registration

This webinar is free, but registration is required. Once you have registered, you will receive an email confirmation with a Zoom link. The link should not be shared with others; it is unique to you.

Please let us know how we can ensure that this webinar is inclusive to you. What accommodations or access needs can we help facilitate? Contact Samantha Hahn-Douville at [email protected] when you register to help us provide you with the best access.

If you're unable to join us for the live broadcast, a recording will be available here after the event.

Credit

Attendees are eligible for Professional Development Hours (PDHs) and American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification maintenance credits.

Questions?

Please contact Samantha Hahn-Douville at [email protected].