The Zigurat Institute of Technolgy has launched what it claims is the first global, online Master’s Degree in AI and construction.
The Master’s in AI in Construction “explores the most advanced applications of AI in architecture, engineering and construction, and provides professionals with the tools to lead the revolution”, according to Zigurat.
The course is divided into four modules, covering the fundamentals of AI and programming to its application in BIM, generative design, project management and smart cities. In addition, it delves into tools such as generative machine learning and natural language processing applied to architectural processes.
The course lasts one academic year and is delivered in three languages – English, Spanish and Portuguese – in a live online format. From the course start, students begin working on a practical Master’s final project, in which they must create an AI-based solution, whether for building projects or urban planning.
The programme features a team of well-known academic directors: Lilian Ho, senior BIM manager and digital lead at Aecom; Fernando Iglesias Gamella, architect, BIM and innovation manager at Kronos Real Estate Group; and Ítalo Guedes, consultant at IG Consultoria.
“Introducing AI in construction will inevitably transform a sector that has hitherto been traditional and poorly digitised. We are at the beginning of a revolution, where we will soon observe a paradigm shift in the way we approach every phase of the construction process,” said Gamella.
“The application of AI to construction and architecture transforms the entire construction process,” he added. “It accelerates decision-making, streamlines repetitive tasks, refines the design process, improves the accuracy of cost estimates, and produces better plans and graphical representations. In the Master’s, we ensure that professionals are trained in each of these areas.”
Registration is now open for the first edition of the course, which will begin in November 2025.
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