________________________________________________________________________________________ Artificial Intelligence
THE FUTURE
IS NOW
How AI is revolutionising the industry . By Laurent Charpentier
The global construction industry is on the cusp of a significant transformation . Driven by growth that saw generative AI in the construction market balloon from $ 164 million in 2022 to $ 3.3 billion in 2023 , artificial intelligence ( AI ) is poised to reshape the construction process from top to bottom . This surge in AI adoption is fuelled by the industry ’ s growing recognition of the technology ’ s potential to address some of its most pressing challenges and propel it toward a future of greater efficiency , sustainability , and safety .
A history of tentative tech adoption
While the construction industry has historically been somewhat resistant to technological advancements , recent years have witnessed a significant acceleration in digital collaboration both in the office and the field . Cloud-based project management platforms , for instance , have become commonplace , streamlining communication , and fostering better coordination between teams . ccemagazine . com 17