Editor's Note: Volume 2, Issue 5

Panelists at the AI + Digital Excellence in Construction virtual summit last month (July) told attendees that artificial intelligence (AI) and other technologies are beginning to drive some construction projects directly and proactively rather than lingering on the sidelines as they have mainly in the past. 

Calling artificial intelligence (AI) a “potentially transformative technology” in the construction industry, Nate Fuller, founder of Placer Solutions, believes it will “unlock new business opportunities [and better] position [industry] for the future.” He was speaking at the AI + Digital Excellence in Construction Virtual Summit organized by Placer in collaboration with the Association of General contractors.

Are you on the fence about whether artificial intelligence (AI) has a helpful role in your upcoming construction project? Then, it is probably worth knowing about a new peer-reviewed paper published in "Sustainable Cities and Society." The article surveys growing evidence of AI's potential for substantial impact on predictive maintenance, safety monitoring, resource optimization and quality control. Here's a summary.

There is a bit of a "chicken and egg" issue when adopting artificial intelligence (AI) in the construction industry. While most survey participants and thought leaders acknowledge AI's tremendous potential, stubborn barriers remain and have hindered adoption rates. While some of those barriers may be more psychological, experts say others are grounded in day-to-day reality.

What are agentic workflows, what do they mean for generative AI, and what does it have to do with construction? We begin to explore that this week, looking at how one type of agentic workflow can boost the quality of generative AI content for you. Also, find more bullish reports on AI’s growth in the construction industry.

Did the pace of innovation in artificial intelligence shake you in 2023? In that case, you'd better hold onto your hat, Kris Lengieza, global technology evangelist for Procore, said during a recent episode of The Construction Record Podcast.

The future is now for construction projects fueled by artificial intelligence (AI), leading experts said at a conference last month. VCs are onboard.

In this week’s issue hear from panelists at the recent AI Excellence in Construction conference on the potential for major positive impact of AI on construction, including how some organizations are approaching and beginning to use AI. Also, David Dunham takes us through the integration of ChatGPT into Microsoft Word, allowing creation of templates for times savings. And catch up on news relevant to AI and construction. 

A summary of top news stories of AI issues and adoption across businesses. These include  developers who are offering free open-source AI models in order to compete with the big proprietary companies; how AI may become most useful for AEC; steps to digitally transform your business; a smart "reality capture" system for surveyors, engineers, contractors, and a 3D-printing homebuilder who has added an AI architect! 

Artificial intelligence (AI) is close to impacting “all parts of our overall construction and design lifecycle,” Josh Kanner, AI and Analytics Product Strategy Lead at Oracle Construction and Engineering, told attendees of a February 8 webinar, “Predictive Analytics: How Leading Owners Unify Data to Proactively Manage Their Projects & Portfolios,” sponsored by Engineering News-Record and Oracle. 

This Issue of ConstructionAI brings you the second in our latest eBook series on communication management and news of a ChatGPT plugin, Doc Maker, to speed written plans and procedures, along with an interview with Ryan Worley of Truebeck Construction on data and AI. Also, find quotes from Om Malik and Ginna Rometty.

Welcome to the second installment of our eBook series AI-Powered Communication Management. This edition takes a deep dive into the intricate world of information requirements during the construction phase of projects.