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'Clean' Data Key to Maximizing AI in Construction Projects

Debates about the potential benefits of artificial intelligence (AI) applications in the construction industry are ultimately moot points until the industry gets a firm grasp on creating "clean" data, says Ryan Worley, data manager at Truebeck Construction in California. It's akin to the adage "garbage in, garbage out." AI usage is only as strong as the original inputs.

AI-Powered: Construction Planning & Scheduling - eBook #1 Introduction

Construction planning and scheduling gets a major boost from AI and ChatGPT, helping the AEC community improve project outcomes while saving cost and time. In this first of a series of ebooks devoted to planning and scheduling, readers will be guided step-by-step through a real-life project learning what ChatGPT will actually do and how it will be a massive time-saver for building a schedule. Download the 10-page ebook to get a quick handle on how ChatGPT will improve your scheduling processes while improving your schedule quality.

Editor's Note: In Issue 8

Welcome to Issue 8 of Construction Industry AI. This week find experts' thoughts on Artificial Intelligence and, as usual, practical uses for AI today. Kristijan Vilibec has a new eBook series on applying AI to Risk Management. David Dunham offers another practical example of using ChatGPT to support better incident investigations—it can overcome personal bias, identify overlooked factors and provide you comprehensive corrective actions.

Generative AI at the Start of 2024

In December of 2022, ChatGPT came seemingly out of nowhere and became the story of 2023. Of course, the generative AI miracle did not actually come out of nowhere. It developed out of a convergence of necessary developments in natural language processing, machine learning, computer vision and giant network transformer models and large-scale computational capability. Where are we now?

Lack of Understanding Slows AI Adoption

There's a definite feast or famine vibe regarding how the construction industry views the possibilities of artificial intelligence (AI) in today's world, experts said at a recent webinar, The Power of AI in Construction is Real (Part Two), sponsored by Ineight.

NIBS Annual Building Innovation Conference: AI, Digital Twins and Updated BIM Standards

The National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) held its annual Building Innovation conference this past week in Washington DC. NIBS is responsible for the development and management of the National Building Information Model (NBIM-US™) standards. BIM, of course, is all about construction data in a digital format: location, dimensions, material, equipment, costs, schedule and more. Read on about the use of AI with BIM.

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Three Keys to Successful Use of AI

AI is technology. Wading through the hype to understand what it can and cannot (so far) do, knowing your professional pain points, and then identifying internal technology champions on your team, are the three keys to success when it comes to building a foundation to most effectively harness artificial intelligence (AI).

AI Primers: Intelligent Document Processing

Intelligent Document Processing (IDP) is an advanced, AI-driven approach to managing, analyzing, and extracting meaningful data from a variety of document types. From invoices and contracts to forms and, critically, unstructured files, IDP technology enables organizations to handle documents automatically and with remarkable accuracy.

What's Going On? AI in Construction News 11/04/24

In the news, generative AI tools like ChatGPT keep gradually extending their reach. Meanwhile reports relate "death by a thousand pilots," the promise of agentic AI and the study outcome on whether ChatGPT can exceed humans in construction project risk management. Plus relevant press releases from solution providers on their latest incorporations of AI into applications.

Streamline Construction Safety with Google’s Notebook LM

Google recently introduced Notebook LM, which it calls an AI collaborator. The notebook was created with assistance from writer Steven Johnson, who wanted a digital Notebook to track ideas, quotes and thoughts ultimately helpful for writing projects. It’s ... an AI agent that you can load with multiple information sources.

AI-Powered Construction Management Part 3 #2: SWOT

Welcome to the second installment of our eBook series "AI-Powered Construction Management Part 3."
Here we shift our attention to a pivotal tool in strategic planning and project assessment within construction management: the SWOT analysis.

Legal, Data Quality Questions Hamper Foundation Model Acceleration in Construction

The limits of foundation models – legal and otherwise – to more effectively leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to advance construction projects were in discussion at the 2024 BuiltWorlds Paris Summit earlier this year. Foundation models are hampered by legal issues surrounding who owns what data in a construction project ...

AI Primer: Foundation Models

In artificial intelligence, a foundation model is a large-scale general-purpose language model. It is a pre-trained model that serves as a base for a wide range of downstream AI tasks across different domains.

AI Primer: Robotics

Robotics is a branch of engineering and science that involves the design, construction, operation, and use of robots. Robots are machines capable of carrying out complex tasks autonomously or semi-autonomously, often mimicking or replicating human actions. How does that help construction?

Panel: AI Should Enhance, Not Replace, Human Decision-Making

Calling them “exciting and also scary times” for the construction industry and the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), Michael Colapietro, CEO and co-founder, Smartapp urged attendees of a recent webinar to leverage AI to “help us reimagine” how to improve construction operations across the board. And he shares what AI really stands for.

What's Going On? AI in Construction News 10/21/24

What's going on in the News? Well, generative AI hallucinates (despite its inability to ingest mushrooms). But once the problem was recognized, technologists have been taking steps to reduce hallucinations. In generative AI, “hallucinating” means, in essence, making up sometimes-fantastic answers, like a sixth grader who didn’t read the book for their report. Or a politician. There are still some things only humans can do ...

Simtheory – An AI Smorgasbord with Powerful Features

In my quest to learn more about generative AI, I stumbled on the "This Day in AI" Podcast in which two brothers humorously discuss AI. The two are software developers who use AI in their work. They have also developed a web application called Simtheory that helps generative AI users interact productively with AI.

AI-Powered Construction Management Part 3 – Chapter 1: Project Purpose, Aim & Strategic Objective

Welcome to the first installment of Part 3 of our eBook series 'AI-Powered Construction Management.' Here, our focus will be on three pivotal components of project management: project purpose, project aim, and strategic objective. Understanding these foundational elements is essential for any construction project, as they guide the direction, execution, and ultimate success of the endeavor.