In the news, Autodesk’s Amit Puri offers an assessment of how AI can address construction’s skills and talent shortage. And Tribe, an “AI-native services company” that creates AI applications for clients offers “AI in Construction in 2024 and Beyond: Use Cases and Benefits” – a nice summary of AI applications in our industry. Also find several new stories about AI as applied to electrical contracting. And catch these press releases from Procore and Earthcam.
News
Addressing the skills shortage: AI can transform construction
With careful deployment, AI technologies can help address construction’s skills and talent shortage, says Autodesk’s Amit Puri. While generative AI tools like ChatGPT are relatively new to the scene, other forms of AI have already been making a significant impact in the construction sector for some time. BIMPlus
AI in Construction in 2024 and Beyond: Use Cases and Benefits
Over the last couple of decades, the construction industry has been adopting AI technologies to automate and optimize processes, improve site safety and security, and extract insights from complex data. Explore the history of AI in construction and its modern applications, and the benefits of AI technology for construction companies, workers, and clients. TribeAI
AI-Driven Estimating Tools: More Accurate Project Bids for Electrical Contractors
Accurate project bidding is critical to success. A poorly estimated bid can lead to significant financial losses, project delays, or even losing out to competitors. Artificial intelligence (AI) is now transforming the estimating process for electrical contractors, making it faster, more accurate, and more reliable. iBidElectric
Best AI Electrical Estimating Software Options in 2024
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has made its way into electrical estimating software, revolutionizing the process by making it faster, more accurate, and less labor-intensive. Explore the best AI electrical estimating software options available in 2024, along with their features, benefits, and what sets them apart. NowStartAI
Practical Applications of AI in the Electrical Industry
NECA Industry panel discussion on the “Practical Applications of AI:” Sharing their experiences with AI-powered solutions engineered to revolutionize productivity, three subject matter experts dove into how to protect your company from contract pitfalls and add efficiency in the real world. Highlighting the pros and cons of adopting AI tools into your company, the panelists also explained policy changes geared toward protecting your company’s proprietary information. EC&M
The Electrifying Impact Of AI On Electricians
In the dynamic world of electrical work, where precision and safety are paramount, a new current of change is flowing, powered by artificial intelligence (AI). This technological tide is not only revolutionizing how electricians operate but is also reshaping the very fabric of electrical services. Forbes
Press Releases
Schneider Electric & One Click LCA Partner to Advance Environmental Impact Transparency in MEP
Schneider Electric, leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, and One Click LCA, the leading sustainability software platform with AI enabled Industrial IoT solutions for construction and manufacturing, have today announced a partnership to improve the accuracy of environmental assessments in electrification. The first-of-its-kind environmental initiative addresses the critical data shortage for MEP products needed to decarbonize building services. Businesswire
Procore Launches Procore AI with New Agents to Boost Construction Management Efficiency
Procore Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: PCOR), the leading global provider of construction management software, has announced the launch of its Procore AI solutions. This includes its new AI-powered Agents, artificial intelligence platform capabilities designed to enhance project efficiency, improve decision-making, and enable smarter, faster, and more seamless workflows. Businesswire
EarthCam Premieres the World’s First AI Material Analysis for Construction Cameras
EarthCam, a live camera technology, content and services company, has announced AI Material Analysis. The service combines real-time jobsite cameras a specialized machine-learning model. The technology can identify more than 30 types of materials and indicate spatial configuration of materials at the job site. Materials are annotated, and work-in-place verification is automatically added to project management dashboards. EARTHCAM