July 31, 2025

How LLMs Will Transform Civil Engineering

How LLMs Will Transform Civil Engineering

What happens when large language models (LLMs) become part of the engineering team? In this episode of the 21st Century Engineer Podcast, we sit down with William (Bill) Katzenmeyer, P.E., C.F.M. civil engineer, entrepreneur, and founder of CLB Engineering to explore how LLMs like GPT-4 are redefining workflows in the AEC space.

From improving documentation and reducing design errors to creating more adaptive, future-ready infrastructure, LLMs are offering new ways for engineers to think, build, and problem-solve. This episode dives deep into the ethics, risks, opportunities, and emerging industry standards around AI-driven civil engineering.

Whether you're in design, construction, or policy, this conversation offers a practical look at how to lead in a world where LLMs aren't just tools—they're collaborators.

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