2024 AI Guide

Artificial
Intelligence &
Construction
Guide
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Artificial Intelligence
& Construction Guide
Understanding AI What is AI?

& Construction
The Basics of AI
Six Examples of The Advantages

AI in Construction of Using AI
in Construction
Moving Foward AI Glossary

with AI & Resources

01 Understanding AI
& Construction
The Importance of AI
Transformative, revolutionary, game-changing, and astounding
are all words to define Artificial Intelligence (AI). AI is now
permeating our daily lives, although the rapid evolution of this
technology and its implications remain a mystery for many.
Recent advances in AI and its applications are not only working
themselves into our everyday personal lives but in the business
realm too. This includes the construction industry.  
“The adoption of AI has doubled in the past five years.

It is a tool and skill for the present and the future.”
McKinsey & Company
AI provides an opportunity to improve performance and out-

comes in both the present and future of construction. This Guide
explores artificial intelligence through that lens, providing a
foundational understanding of AI, its evolution, and its current
and future uses in the construction industry.

02 What is AI?
Where did AI come from?
Artificial intelligence is not new. Humans have been trying

to incorporate human-like intelligence into machines for
decades, which remains a driving motivation behind the
advancing capabilities of artificial intelligence.
You most likely have already had AI present in some

of your daily activities, perhaps without even knowing
about it. For example, in the early 2000s, search engine
pioneer Google put machine learning to work for its
online advertising and to improve the accuracy of search
engine results.

03 The Basics of AI
Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence refers to the ability of machines to perform

tasks that usually require human intelligence, such as under-
standing a natural language, recognizing images, and making
decisions. Human intelligence revolves around the capacity to
acquire information and apply it to situations and skills.
Artificial Intelligence is defined as a field in data science that

blends computer technology with substantial amounts of data
to enable problem-solving. AI is a broad field with several sub-
fields -- such as machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL).
In relation to construction, AI supports tasks such as

planning and organizing and making the physical demands
of building easier. Some examples include robotic heat
welders, remote-controlled demolition robots, and
AI-assisted takeoff solutions.

04 Six Examples of AI
in Construction
1. Predictive Maintenance
AI can be used to analyze data from building systems,
such as HVAC and electrical systems to predict when
maintenance will be needed and help prevent
equipment failure.
2. Site Safety
AI-powered cameras and sensors can be used to
monitor construction sites for potential safety hazards
before they happen and alert workers and managers to
potential dangers.
3. Project Management
AI can be used to optimize scheduling, allocate resources
like equipment, and cost estimation, making construction
projects more efficient and cost-effective.

04 Six Examples of AI
in Construction
4. Quality Control
AI-powered cameras and sensors can be used to monitor
the quality of construction work, identify defects, and alert
workers and managers to issues that need to be remedied.
5. Building Performance
AI can be used to analyze data from sensors and
building systems to optimize energy efficiency, indoor
air quality, lighting, and other performance metrics.
6. Takeoff & Estimating

AI is a natural fit for performing linear and area takeoff
measurements as well as counting objects on architectural
drawings. Those measurements can then be used to
calculate material quantities and labor costs.

The Advantages
05 of Using AI in
Construction
Automate Repetitive Tasks

By automating repetitive tasks with AI, construction
companies can improve their efficiency and potentially make
faster decisions, offering an advantage over competitors who
rely on manual processes.
Improve Accuracy
With AI-powered design and cost estimation tools,
construction companies can increase their accuracy and
reduce the risk of errors, giving them a competitive edge in
terms of project quality, responsiveness, and profitability.
Provide Valuable Insights

By leveraging AI to provide valuable insights on project
management and supply chain optimization, companies
can make more informed data-driven decisions,
recognize and reduce risks, and maximize project speed
and cost-effectiveness.
Optimize Bidding
By using AI to analyze win/loss data to identify key
patterns, construction companies can make more informed
bid decisions and increase their chances of success.
Reduce Waste & Enhance Sustainability

By using AI to analyze material usage and identify areas
where waste can be reduced, construction companies can
reduce their costs and demonstrate their commitment to
sustainability, helping their reputation and customer loyalty.

06 Moving Forward
with AI
What's next with AI?

AI in the construction industry is at a pivotal time. AI is
poised to become more prominent in daily construction
activities, much like it already is in the healthcare,
financial services, and entertainment industries. AI can
provide construction professionals the competitive edge
they need to improve their productivity, efficiency, and
generate more profitable bids.
ConstructConnect’s AI-assisted estimating software,

Takeoff Boost™, can help you save time and money
– without compromising accuracy. Request your
free demonstration to learn how we can help you
estimate, bid, and win more projects.

07 AI Glossary &
Resources
Algorithm: A set of specific instructions designed to

achieve a predetermined goal.
Automation: Technology that performs tasks with a device

or system and reduces human input.
Building Information Modeling (BIM): A digital model of

a building accurately represented in a digital format. BIM
can represent the entire building lifecycle from design and
planning through construction, maintenance, and
end-of-use.
Cognitive Computing: A type of AI that is designed to

simulate human thought processes, using techniques like
natural language processing and machine learning to
analyze and understand complex data.
Computer Vision (Visual Recognition): A field of AI that

focuses on enabling machines to interpret and understand
visual data and includes tasks like object recognition, facial
recognition, and image grouping.
Deep Learning (DL): A subset of AI that uses artificial

neural networks to process substantial amounts of data
and solve problems with limited human help.

07 AI Glossary &
Resources
Digital Twin: A digital replica of a physical object like a

building or HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air
Conditioning) system. Digital twins can be used for tasks
like simulation, testing, and monitoring.
Generative AI: An approach to AI that involves training

algorithms to create new data that is like existing data, and
is used to generate new images, text, or audio.
Image Recognition: The ability of a machine to identify

objects, people, or other features in digital images.
Human Intelligence: The thinking abilities typically

associated with people, such as learning, reasoning,
problem-solving, and creativity.
Machine Learning (ML): A subset of artificial intelligence

that learns from experience, adapts, and improves
performance without being explicitly programmed.
Natural Language Processing: The ability of machines

to understand and analyze human language. This can
include speech recognition, sentiment analysis to
detect the emotion, intent or tone of messages, and
language translation.

07 AI Glossary &
Resources
Robotics: A field of engineering that involves designing

and building machines that can perform tasks
autonomously or with little human interaction. Robotics
often involves integrating AI technologies such as
computer vision and natural language processing to carry
out tasks.
Speech Recognition: The ability of machines to recognize

and interpret human speech and is used for tasks like
voice assistants, dictation, and transcription.
Resources
A Closer Look at AI-Assisted Takeoff Solutions
A New World of Construction with AI & Robotics
How AI and Construction are Teaming Up

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Understanding AI What is AI?

Six Examples of The Advantages

Moving Foward AI Glossary

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“The adoption of AI has doubled in the past five years.

AI provides an opportunity to improve performance and out-

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Where did AI come from?

Artificial intelligence is not new. Humans have been trying

You most likely have already had AI present in some

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Artificial intelligence refers to the ability of machines to perform

Artificial Intelligence is defined as a field in data science that

In relation to construction, AI supports tasks such as

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6. Takeoff & Estimating

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Automate Repetitive Tasks

Provide Valuable Insights

Reduce Waste & Enhance Sustainability

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What's next with AI?

ConstructConnect’s AI-assisted estimating software,

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Algorithm: A set of specific instructions designed to

Automation: Technology that performs tasks with a device

Building Information Modeling (BIM): A digital model of

Cognitive Computing: A type of AI that is designed to

Computer Vision (Visual Recognition): A field of AI that

Deep Learning (DL): A subset of AI that uses artificial

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Digital Twin: A digital replica of a physical object like a

Generative AI: An approach to AI that involves training

Image Recognition: The ability of a machine to identify

Human Intelligence: The thinking abilities typically

Machine Learning (ML): A subset of artificial intelligence

Natural Language Processing: The ability of machines

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Robotics: A field of engineering that involves designing

Speech Recognition: The ability of machines to recognize

A Closer Look at AI-Assisted Takeoff Solutions

A New World of Construction with AI & Robotics

How AI and Construction are Teaming Up

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