HYPE OR REALITY: HOW IS A.I. CHANGING THE BUSINESS OF CONSTRUCTION?
Is AI all it is hyped up to be? New research suggests the answer is both yes and no. There are several barriers to adoption, with companies remaining in the exploration phase because of limited skills and expertise, too much data complexity, ethical concerns, AI projects that are too difficult to integrate and scale, high price, and lack of tools for AI model development. But, for construction specifically, it can provide data for preventative and predictive maintenance. It can help reduce those tedious and manual tasks that can slow a jobsite down. This discussion will look at the pitfalls as well as the benefits to businesses.