AI in Construction Management & Administration

AI-Powered Construction Management Part 4 - #1: Identifying Stakeholders

In this first chapter of Part 4 of our eBook series AI-Powered Construction Management, we examine identification of project stakeholders. Stakeholders, whether internal team members or external entities, play a crucial role in the success of any project. This eBook chapter explores how AI, particularly ChatGPT, can streamline the identification and engagement process to improve project outcomes.

AI-Powered Construction Management Part 3 - #4: Project Success Criteria

Welcome to the fourth and final chapter of our eBook, 'AI-Powered Construction Management Part 3,' Criteria for Project Success. We now narrow our focus down to exploring the project-success criteria and factors in construction project management. These elements are pivotal in defining and achieving project objectives and ensuring projects are on time, within budget and of the desired quality.

Embracing the Future: AI and Technology Transform Construction

The architecture, engineering, and construction industry is on the cusp of a transformative era, as demonstrated in the Bluebeam AEC Technology Outlook 2025 survey. With rapid technological advancements—particularly artificial intelligence (AI)—and an industry-wide emphasis on sustainability, firms balance opportunities with challenges. The survey was conducted in 2024 across markets in several countries or regions.

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-Powered Construction Management Part 3 #3: SWOT Relations

Welcome to the third chapter of our eBook series 'AI-Powered Construction Management Part 3’. Here we focus on understanding the critical components of SWOT analysis in project management, particularly how artificial intelligence can optimize strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats in construction projects.

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.

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.

AI and the Hype Cycle – Where We Are

Humans have a tendency toward what Alan Greenspan famously called “irrational exuberance.” Coined in the dot-com era, the exuberance is back with AI. The rapid advance and general availability of generative AI, with early hands-on experiences, has once again spurred visions of a magical future automated by AI. And while various applications are underway, challenges remain.

AI-Powered Construction Management Pt. 2 Chapter 4: Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in Construction

Welcome to the fourth and final installment of our eBook series "AI-Powered Construction Management Part 2." This chapter zeroes in on the pivotal role of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), specifically within the construction phase of project management.

AI-Powered Construction Management Pt. 2 Chapter 3: Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in Pre-Construction

Welcome to the third installment of our eBook series "AI Powered Construction Management Pt. 2." This chapter zooms in on the pivotal role of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) during the pre-construction phase of project management so critical for setting the trajectory of construction projects. Artificial intelligence (AI) is fundamentally elevating the planning and execution stages of construction projects.

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.

Don’t Let Hype Obscure AI Potential in Construction

The term "AI" is everywhere, along with several associated terms that may be less familiar. There is a lot of hype around “AI” and yet it is not always precisely clear what people are talking about. Hugh Seaton, CDT, CCS, CEO at The Link, helps clear some of the smoke.