Tag: Artificial Intelligence
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Powering Construction Projects with AI – The Latest Opportunities
AI’s potential in construction is vast, from predictive equipment maintenance to ensuring compliance with regulations. Many construction companies are already testing the waters of AI. However, they are still concerned about data security and the best ways to use AI productively. In this post, I examine some notable examples of AI in construction and report how Quickbase,…
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Can Software Vendors Use Your Data for AI Training?
– The Growing Concern of Data Usage During the BILT Europe 2024 panel discussion I was hosting, an audience member raised a pertinent question: Do the terms and conditions of BIM software vendors allow them to collect and use user data to train AI models? This question, which also came up during another recent panel…
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Buildots’ Latest AI Feature to Combat Construction Delays
Buildots, an AI construction technology company, has introduced its new Delay Forecast feature. This tool leverages AI to predict potential delay risks and alerts construction teams about pace issues, enabling them to address these problems proactively before they escalate. The feature provides detailed, activity-level insights into the root causes of delays, helping project managers continuously…
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Transforming Construction Management with Wendy AI
In this episode of the AEC Business Podcast, Aarni Heiskanen is joined by a team from Aiforsite: Founder and CEO Kari Hirvjärvi, COO Pyry Virrantaus, and CTO Sami Kalliokoski. They discuss Wendy AI, a newly launched cutting-edge AI assistant for construction professionals. Established in 2016, Aiforsite aims to develop IoT solutions that improve industry productivity.…
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Nemetschek Group Launches AI Innovation Hub
The Nemetschek Group is stepping up its game with the launch of an AI Innovation Hub. This initiative is set to centralize and boost the Group’s AI efforts, marking a significant advancement in adopting Artificial Intelligence within the architecture, engineering, construction, and operations sectors. What is the AI Innovation Hub? The newly established Innovation Hub…
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AI Transforming Quantity Takeoff – AEC Business
This episode of the AEC Business Podcast features Marty Cornish, CEO of Workpack, an AI-powered quantity take-off software company. Marty shares valuable insights into the innovative technology transforming the architecture, engineering, and construction industry. Here are three key takeaways from our conversation: 1. AI-Powered Efficiency Marty explains how Workpack’s AI pre-construction software can automatically detect various…
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AI-Powered Construction Optioneering Today – AEC Business
In this episode of the AEC Business Podcast, Aarni Heiskanen interviews René Morkos, the founder and CEO of ALICE Technologies. They discuss construction tech, AI, and ALICE Core, the company’s latest product launch. How the construction technology landscape has changed The construction tech industry has evolved significantly since 2015, as discussed with René. In 2015,…
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ACTOR Streamlines Construction with Automation and AI
Automatic Coordination of Construction Actors—ACTOR is a research project that aims to solve critical construction problems with real-time situational awareness. A trustworthy situation picture is a prerequisite for effective planning, task management, and logistics. Productivity improvements also directly impact a construction project’s carbon emissions. The March 27, 2024, ACTOR webinar discussed how robotics, sensors, AI,…
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Quickbase Unveils AI-Powered 2024 Roadmap to Boost Productivity
The pace of work and its complexity only seem to accelerate in the construction industry. To combat this issue, Quickbase has just laid out its strategic vision for 2024. It aims to enhance productivity across the board with AI-powered software and a sharp focus on user experience. Tackling the Gray Work Dilemma At the heart…
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Exploring Architects’ Perspectives on AI: A Survey of Fears and Hopes
RIBA, the Royal Institute of British Architects, ran a survey in late 2023 with 500 respondents on the impact of AI on their profession. The study also explored the near-term outlook for AI adoption and use. The results reveal divided opinions among architects. A popular view is that AI threatens the profession, even though a…