AI can speed up many processes in construction, from design and scheduling to contract and risk management. But it won’t lead to any across-the-board productivity gains as long as the industry’s fragmented business model remains the default.
“Reformation, not transformation” was the consensus in our reality-check panel discussion with four people on the frontline of integrating AI into construction. The four featured in the latest episode of the 21CC podcast are:
• Nasrine Tomasi, engineer and head of AI at Mott MacDonald;
• Guy Beaumont, director and digital leader at Turner & Townsend;
• Nils Rauer, head of intellectual property at construction law firm, Pinsent Masons; and
• Graham Robinson, global business consultant at Pinsent Masons.
They spoke candidly about what they’re doing now with AI for their companies and clients, what they’re working toward in the coming year or two, and what risks they see emerging.
The discussion will interest anyone working out how to take advantage of this fast-developing technology for their business.
Catch up with previous episodes of the 21CC podcast.
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