Former member of Congress from #FL18. Proud @univmiami alum. CEO of @togal_ai and CIO of @builtbycoastal. Founder and investor of #constructiontech#startups.
🌊 Florida’s seawalls are aging fast, and the clock is ticking.
Miami Beach alone has 55+ miles of walls, most privately owned + aging. By 2040, billions will be needed just to hold the line.
We can’t just rebuild — we need new ideas:
🧱 3D-printed living walls
🌱 Hybrid seawalls
⚡ Faster, flexible permitting
#climate #Florida
https://t.co/we48b2BKMR via @constructdive
🌍 The global AI race for government is on.
Microsoft just gave millions of U.S. govt workers free access to 365 Copilot.
China + India can move fast with centralization.
The U.S. has decentralization.
Question is: will AI make our “laboratory of democracy” stronger — or slow us down?
#ai #govtech
https://t.co/ACJfyod5Zi
Those poles under new decks? 👀 They’re called reshoring. They carry the weight until the concrete cures and becomes part of the structure. Small detail, huge impact. #construction
Thank you to @miamiweekly for the feature! Honored to share how AI is transforming construction through @togal_ai and taking weeks of work down to seconds.
Grateful to be part of the conversation on how AI is shaping the future across industries, while keeping people at the center.
Check out the full article here https://t.co/0JIZLW4Bp3
No one expected the US government to be taking a cut of China chip sales. Is this a smart strategy in the AI arms race… or a dangerous gamble?
#ai#artificialintelligence#technology
Most people see a slab of concrete. Builders see the foundation for a watertight bathroom.
It’s the smallest details that decide if your shower lasts decades or causes costly repairs. Planning ahead and waterproofing early = peace of mind later. #constructiontech#waterproofing #planning
As a former Member of Congress + AI founder, I know every export-control decision is a national security decision.
Nvidia/AMD can now sell some AI chips to China—if 15% of revenues go to DC. On paper: control + cash. In practice: fueling Beijing’s chip race. https://t.co/rgCC21F0jK via @CBSNews
Building on Fisher Island isn’t just about luxury, it’s about logistics. Every load of concrete has just 90 minutes before it expires, and when it all has to cross by ferry, timing becomes everything. #fisherisland#buildingthefuture#constructiontech#constructionwork #coastalconstruction
Building on Fisher Island isn’t just about luxury, it’s about logistics. Every load of concrete has just 90 minutes before it expires, and when it all has to cross by ferry, timing becomes everything.
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#fisherisland#buildingthefuture#constructionwork#coastalconstruction #constructioninnovation
Bob Graham was a friend and a consummate public servant. As a governor, senator, and legislator, he spent decades fighting for the people of Florida. He was also a champion of the environment, which is why, after the BP oil spill, I asked Bob to co-chair a commission tasked with preventing a disaster of that magnitude from ever happening again. Michelle and I are thinking of Bob’s family today, and everyone who knew and loved him.
We have a saying in the Army 'People don't care how much you know until they know how much you care".
Pound for pound - Joe Biden cares about people. Yes, he makes gaffes and it's not a great look - but he genuinely cares about moving the ball forward.
We have a saying in the Army 'People don't care how much you know until they know how much you care".
Pound for pound - Joe Biden cares about people. Yes, he makes gaffes and it's not a great look - but he genuinely cares about moving the ball forward.
Honored to have attended the second meeting of the President’s Export Council of 2023. It was a privilege to speak on the climate and sustainability recommendations as it relates to the construction and built environment. #PEC