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GPT-4o Image Query and Analysis - A Video Demonstration

In construction management, keeping pace with technological advancements is crucial for achieving efficiency and excellence. Recently, there has been a focus on exploring the capabilities of GPT-4o, utilizing its advanced features to analyze construction sites and optimize project planning with precision. Utilizing GPT-4o's image analysis feature, I captured a snapshot of a building under construction and demonstrate GTP-4o's capabilities.

AI In Construction News - 12/16/24

Our news roundup starts with "How the AI Revolution will influence what we build and how we build it" from MileHighCRE. Catch a local story out of Rochester on AI, drones & robotics, and a case study on leveraging AI for a high-rise residential project in Durham, NC. Also, find a piece on how integration of AI in construction contracts is revolutionizing the legal landscape and a McKinsey report on securing a career in the face of an AI future. Wrap up with a story on partnering for success in data center development.

The Evolution of AI Safety Advice: From Risky to Reliable?

In mid-2023, researchers published a study in Safety Science that examined ChatGPT's (3.5) ability to provide safety advice. The study found numerous issues with the model's responses, including contradictory advice, impractical recommendations, and potentially harmful guidance across nine safety domains. The landscape of AI capabilities has changed dramatically since the publication of that study, so I tested newer models ...

AI Primer: Digital Twin

A digital twin is an exact and dynamic virtual copy of an object in the physical realm. Digital twins are used in manufacturing, aviation, medicine and construction, to name the most common applications. The object of a digital twin may be a component, asset, system or process--a curtain wall panel, an entire building or building complex, or a city plan for construction.

AI Primer: The Internet of Things (IoT)

What is the Internet of Things? A network of physical devices embedded with sensors, software and other technologies that enable them to collect and exchange data over the internet. Devices range from simple sensors to complex industrial machinery. IoT can create a system where physical objects communicate, monitor conditions, automate processes and enhance decision-making through real-time data insights.

Better AI Prompts for Construction Health and Safety

Throughout several articles, we have yet to devote many words to the topic of prompting. However, crafting good prompts leads to better output from generative AI. So, let's cover some basic prompting techniques that will help anyone using generative AI get better results.

Employing AI: XYZ Reality’s Augmented Reality [Video]

XYZ Reality addresses the complexities of delivering projects on time and within budget while maintaining high-quality standards with Atom™, an advanced augmented reality (AR) solution transforming construction teams' operations.

AI’s Potential to Enhance Preconstruction Phase Hits Early Snags

When it comes to leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) in preconstruction, the problems begin ... well, at the beginning, said panelists at the 2024 Toronto Summit: Future of Preconstruction. They may actually begin before the beginning. "The challenge in fusing AI with preconstruction is that the preconstruction phase is the “most human-tasked part of the construction.”

AI: Automation Versus Augmentation

At a talk on artificial intelligence in a recent safety conference, my excitement turned to disappointment when the speaker promoted a camera system with basic AI functionality—tracking hardhat compliance and flagging puddles. I'd hoped to hear about how generative AI is revolutionizing construction work at a fundamental level. Our industry is still grappling with meaningfully implementing AI technology.

Focus on Specific Pain Points to Leverage New Artificial Intelligence Tools

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a buzzword in today's construction landscape. But to move beyond the talk, it will have to demonstrate clear value by addressing specific industry pain points if its immense potential is to be realized, said panelists at "Applications for AI in AEC" in September at the BuiltWorlds 2024 Toronto Summit.

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.