Did you know that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is already (likely) a part of your daily life? Apple’s Siri, Amazon’s Alexa, Google’s search algorithms, Facebook Messenger, Slack – it’s all AI. In the construction industry, it shows up in the form of drone videos, security sensors, and Building Information Modeling (BIM). So, what exactly is AI?

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a term describing when machines mimic human cognitive functions, like learning and pattern recognition. AI combines computer science and datasets to simplify reviewing the past and reporting on the present. In construction it can proactively communicate when there are changes in safety and project milestones.

  1.  Reactive Machines – The first stage to AI and the simplest. It reacts to input with some output, but no learning occurs. 

  2.  Limited Memory – AI that stores data and predictions to make better ones. 

  3.  Theory of Mind – AI that interacts with human thoughts and emotions. 

  4.  Self-Aware – AI with independent intelligence. 

  –  Software that forecasts the price of materials and picks the best time to buy to avoid the woes of the supply chain. 

  –  Self-driving construction machinery that is more accurate, efficient, and safe. 

  –  Drones that are used to gather photos and video that can be analyzed for jobsite hazards, productivity, and security. 

  –  Generative Design that uses databases of previously built plans to produce design alternatives and anticipate needs to find the best design possible for the project.

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