Using Generative AI In 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.

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.

OpenAI's o1 Models: A New Era in AI Reasoning for Construction Safety?

For those who follow Artificial Intelligence news, the release of a new model from OpenAI has been a long time coming. Rumours about OpenAI’s “Strawberry” model have been stirring for months, and finally, paid users have access to two new models: o1-mini and o1 preview.

Streamlining Subcontractor Management: AI Projects for Intelligent Construction Oversight

The intricate relationships between general contractors and their subcontractors influence each of the pillars of construction management—schedule, safety, and quality. While subcontractors bring invaluable specialized knowledge and expertise to a project, they also introduce layers of complexity in coordination, contractual obligations, and liability.

Contextualized Learning in Construction: Leveraging Claude 3.5 Sonnet for Interactive Safety Apps

It is a struggle to find engaging ways to communicate important messages to people across different technical understandings and aptitudes. A technical document with facts and figures understandable to an engineer might cause the eyes of an ironworker to glaze over. Conversely, a jargon-heavy document discernible by a qualified tradesperson could readily baffle a young project manager. AI can help.

The Future of AI Collaboration: Claude 3.5's Projects in Action

This article follows Dunham's piece on the recently released Claude-3.5. Here David discusses Claude’s “Projects” feature and one way he's used it to add efficiency to some of his safety-related tasks. You can use it to save time on a wide range of text- and document-generation tasks.

Understanding Visual AI: A Technical Overview

Visual Artificial Intelligence (Visual AI) is a subset of artificial intelligence focused on enabling machines to interpret and understand visual information from the world, mimicking the human ability to see and process images.

AI-Powered Construction Management - Part 1 Chapter 4: RASCI Matrix - Construction Phase

As construction projects become increasingly complex, defining clear roles and responsibilities is critical. The RASCI Matrix serves as a beacon of clarity, ensuring that every team member knows their specific duties and how they contribute to the project's success. AI's predictive analytics play a crucial role in foreseeing and mitigating potential challenges during the execution phase.

Snake Games to Safety Training: The Versatility of Claude Sonnet 3.5 Artifacts

In a recent article I compared GPT-4o to the newly released Claude Sonnet 3.5. There I mentioned that Sonnet's user interface had advantages over GPT-4o's. In this article, I'd like to explore that interface in more depth, exploring a particular feature that is quickly making Sonnet 3.5 my go-to LLM for safety management tasks.

Claude 3.5 Sonnet Vs. ChatGPT 4o: A Generative AI Comparison

In previous articles here on employing AI to support various aspects of construction safety, I have primarily relied on ChatGPT as the go-to generative AI tool for text generation. Other models haven’t shown themselves to be as useful, creative, reliable or fast as the latest ChatGPT model. That may have changed with the release of Anthropic’s Claude 3.5 Sonnet ...

A Construction AI Primer: AI Deep Learning

Deep learning, a subset of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), is the foundation of generative AI. It involves training artificial neural networks to learn and make decisions from vast amounts of data. What does it do for construction?

A Construction AI Primer: What Is a Neural Network?

A neural network is a central component of artificial intelligence (AI) inspired by the structure and function of the human brain. It consists of interconnected nodes, or neurons, that work together to process and analyze data. These networks are capable of learning and making decisions by recognizing patterns in data, making them powerful tools for various AI applications.

Using Generative AI: ChatGPT & Claude