Analysis AI state of the nation: how far have we come and what’s next? The arrival of generative AI marks the biggest digital transformation yet seen in construction: embrace or fall behind, says Darren Russell, formerly of Mott MacDonald.
News AI investment targets the golden thread and 3D printing AI and machine learning (ML) tech for the golden thread, digital design and 3D printing are the targets for the next round of Innovate UK funding. Those selected for the funding will work with Foster + Partners and Buro Happold.
News Costain and WSP generative AI could save water company £10m An AI-powered data analytics platform from Costain and WSP could create more than £10m in savings for Northumbrian Water. The water company is funding the proof-of concept project to improve…
News AI in construction: addressing the first steps and the fears Data, ethics and the law are the first topics to consider when bringing AI into a construction project or organisation.
Opinion Escape routes: AI’s role in improving site health and safety Construction site escape routes and emergency exits should be regularly reviewed – and using AI-based software to do this saves times and could save lives, says Karl Dooner, CEO of Proicere.
News Thinking about AI? Address your data quality first Nima has reminded the industry that the foundation of successful deployment of AI technology is high-quality data.
News Get your AI questions answered Send us your questions about AI to pose to our expert panel during the opening webinar in this year’s Digital Construction Summit
News Built environment missing out on AI, finds report The built environment is one of the sectors least prepared to use the benefits of AI, according to the British Standards Institution. The national standards body assessed seven sectors across…
Opinion A misunderstood masterpiece: AI in construction Winning the digital race starts with intentional application over chasing trends, argues Naismiths’ Gareth Parker.
News The four signs that the AI future will be ideal Acquiring both professional knowledge and human-like judgement, integrating with business and clarifying professional responsibility: these are the four signposts that a future dominated by AI will be a good one.
News Eiffage teams up with Google Cloud to implement AI French engineering giant Eiffage is partnering with Google Cloud to develop and implement AI in its operations.
News The 12 steps to AI heaven: CIOB AI Playbook shows the way The CIOB AI playbook, launched this week, proposes a 12-step strategy for implementing AI into an organisation and its workflows.
Opinion AI in construction: get on board or get left behind Construction is ripe for transformative change via AI, so embrace the future, says Estimate One’s Simon Herod.
News BIM in brief 19.03.24: EU AI Act moves one step closer A round-up of BIM and digital construction stories that you might have missed in the past fortnight, including the EU’s Artificial Intelligence Act moving closer to implementation.
News AI: 68 ways to sustainable construction There are 68 ways in which AI can be deployed to make the built environment more sustainable, according to new research.
News Academic research’s role in maximising the impact of AI Tabarak Ballal FCIOB, professor of construction engineering and management at the University of Reading, is at the cutting edge of research in AI. She shares her insights.
News Architects are ready for AI, but worried by fee impact A new survey of more than 500 architects reveals that they are ready to adopt AI, but are worried about its future impact on fees and employment.
Opinion How AI can get the most from a P6 schedule Primavera P6 schedules are the bread and butter of many project managers’ roles. But, René Morkos asks, what if there was a way to use AI to improve the schedule’s efficiency, reducing build timelines and saving money with the click of a few buttons?