Ali Fakih founded SEG International based the principle “LEEDing and Developing Smart Projects.” He is committed to continuous research and contributions to LEED principles of civil engineering. Since its establishment in 2009, SEG International has grown significantly, quickly expanding into all sectors of land development. SEG's International success is attributed to its well-developed business plan, which blends SEG’s International two highest priorities: customer relations and horizontal diversification.
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2026-07-15
Phoenix Entrepreneur Ali Fakih on AI and Sustainability in DevelopmentIn the latest episode of the Phoenix Business Brief podcast, host Bryan Hyde interviews Ali Fakih, founder and CEO of Sustainability Engineering Group and AIAEC, about the integration of artificial intelligence and sustainability in civil engineering and development. Fakih discusses his journey in the industry, the challenges of communication in project management, and the transformative potential of AI in expediting processes like permitting and due diligence assessments. He emphasizes the importance of sustainability not just in environmental terms but also in ensuring the long-term success of development projects.
Notable quotes
“I think a lot of it, I wish people knows how much goes behind the scene on the processes.”
“The technical is a component, but it's definitely not the component that will make a project happen.”
“AI definitely, definitely is a revolution of how we do things.”
“The challenge we have in our field... is going to take a trust for licensed people to say, I can trust this.”
“Sustainability come into development as well... it's sustaining the project to be a successful project where it doesn't get to be an empty building 10 years from now.”
“It's impossible to imagine because everything is doable. You could have any idea today... and the majority of people will not question it.”
