Artificial Intelligence in Construction - Enabling Remote work mode

May 07, 2022

Human-technology interaction consistently links trust and acceptance. It all goes down to user acceptance based on the requirement, and hence, embracing technology in its entirety is not a thing yet among various sectors. As far as the AEC industry is concerned, the industry is most familiar with traditional processes and has yet to explore more robust methods for planning and execution.

Artificial Intelligence is probably easier to adapt for other sectors than the AEC, as the construction industry thrives on human resources right from start to finish. However, the COVID scenario has changed the game for the AEC industry, making it look for other options. This is where priorities shifted towards creating a remote and collaborative environment with artificial intelligence in the AEC industry to fulfill project milestones.

The Impact of BIM on Remote work with AI

BIM is now the lifeline of the AEC industry as it looks to spread its wings to remote work. BIM is all about a process for every piece of information in the pipeline as a shared data model. BIM solves a massive chance of confusion, error, decision processes, and other stages when architects, site engineers, and other technicians work on projects independently. Hence, BIM saves time and also the chaos that is linked to the different processes in construction.

BIM favors the remote work model for the workers in the AEC industry as the concept of artificial intelligence unites many technicians under one roof to view and collaborate on a project. This reduces all tedious tasks involved with the traditional on-site collaboration and supervision. The team can work together in real-time with only one 3d model that has all information for all the departments involved.

AI for construction

The AI applications in AEC are vast in number. For example, machine learning can organize massive data and streamline efficient communication and progress processes. Also, it brings critical things to attention and makes way for monitored advanced safety. Some of the benefits include

• Prevention of cost overruns
• Better designs
• Productive on-site
• Safety
• Better project planning

AI, automation, and Robotics can reduce costs by a wide margin. As a result, construction giants will have to look into these spaces to shift towards better options and employ technology wherever possible for the future of the AEC industry.