As the construction industry grapples with the potential of artificial intelligence, fears abound regarding its impact on job security, ethical issues and more. However, in a world in which AI is increasingly reshaping industries, the construction sector stands at an exciting inflection point, according to data from Yooz.
The 2024 Yooz Survey: AI in the Workplace report revealed that negative news about AI is shaping widespread apprehension among U.S. workers. Within the construction industry, AI resistance is high–but optimism is driving curiosity and the desire for more balanced and positive examples of AI adoption.
Key findings of the survey include:
To begin shifting perception among colleagues and organizations in order to adopt AI technology, Yooz provided the following recommendations for construction leaders:
“The construction industry is the backbone of our nation, bringing the hope of unbridled growth and opportunity fueled by the AI transformation,” said Laurent Charpentier, CEO of Yooz. “Despite early apprehension among construction workers, we’re encouraged to see that the industry is eager to understand the full potential of AI and harness its power to reach new heights of success.”
The 2024 Yooz Survey: AI in the Workplace was conducted on Feb. 20 for Yooz by the third-party survey platform Pollfish. The study surveyed 600 U.S. professionals over the age of 18. The respondents were salaried workers with annual household incomes of at least $50,000, representing industries including construction, manufacturing, automotive, retail, restaurant, healthcare, finance and insurance.