Historically, the construction industry has been cautious and arguably slow to adopt technology. Building information modeling (BIM) entered the mainstream more than two decades ago, but contractors only recently began moving toward widespread use. Likewise, reality capture, virtual reality, and augmented reality initially received lukewarm reception.
However, the opposite can be said about artificial intelligence (AI). Though the technology is relatively nascent for commercial use, construction companies are rushing to understand how AI, automation, and machine learning can improve their competitiveness and profitability. In this industry outlook report, you’ll discover several best practices for AI adoption, as well as: