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Report: Artificial Intelligence ‘Knocking at the Door’ in Construction Industry

Calling artificial intelligence (AI) a “potentially transformative technology” in the construction industry, Nate Fuller, founder of Placer Solutions, believes it will “unlock new business opportunities [and better] position [industry] for the future.” He was speaking at the AI + Digital Excellence in Construction Virtual Summit organized by Placer in collaboration with the Association of General contractors.

Snake Games to Safety Training: The Versatility of Claude Sonnet 3.5 Artifacts

In a recent article I compared GPT-4o to the newly released Claude Sonnet 3.5. There I mentioned that Sonnet's user interface had advantages over GPT-4o's. In this article, I'd like to explore that interface in more depth, exploring a particular feature that is quickly making Sonnet 3.5 my go-to LLM for safety management tasks.

Literature Review Extols Growing Benefits of AI in Construction Projects

Are you on the fence about whether artificial intelligence (AI) has a helpful role in your upcoming construction project? Then, it is probably worth knowing about a new peer-reviewed paper published in "Sustainable Cities and Society." The article surveys growing evidence of AI's potential for substantial impact on predictive maintenance, safety monitoring, resource optimization and quality control. Here's a summary.

Claude 3.5 Sonnet Vs. ChatGPT 4o: A Generative AI Comparison

In previous articles here on employing AI to support various aspects of construction safety, I have primarily relied on ChatGPT as the go-to generative AI tool for text generation. Other models haven’t shown themselves to be as useful, creative, reliable or fast as the latest ChatGPT model. That may have changed with the release of Anthropic’s Claude 3.5 Sonnet ...

AI Adoption Rates in Construction Are (Finally) on the Rise

There is a bit of a "chicken and egg" issue when adopting artificial intelligence (AI) in the construction industry. While most survey participants and thought leaders acknowledge AI's tremendous potential, stubborn barriers remain and have hindered adoption rates. While some of those barriers may be more psychological, experts say others are grounded in day-to-day reality.

Mordor Report Bullish on AI Growth in Construction

As construction industry professionals continue to grapple with how or even whether to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) tools in their projects, a new market forecast expects the AI market to soar to $11.85 billion by 2029. “Artificial intelligence in the construction industry is experiencing a digital transformation,” says the new forecast from Mordor Intelligence.

A Construction AI Primer: AI Deep Learning

Deep learning, a subset of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), is the foundation of generative AI. It involves training artificial neural networks to learn and make decisions from vast amounts of data. What does it do for construction?

A Construction AI Primer: What Is a Neural Network?

A neural network is a central component of artificial intelligence (AI) inspired by the structure and function of the human brain. It consists of interconnected nodes, or neurons, that work together to process and analyze data. These networks are capable of learning and making decisions by recognizing patterns in data, making them powerful tools for various AI applications.

Experts Urge Industry to ‘Embrace’ Artificial Intelligence

The application of AI to analysis of site photos and digital scans is set to boost construction productivity. Speakers at a recent webinar urge companies to embrace AI. “Artificial intelligence (AI) is here and probably going to be around forever,” Austin Lay, reality capture technologies manager at Layton Construction, told attendees of the June 19 webinar, Why construction companies need to embrace digital transformation.

The Benefits of GPT-4o for Safety Professionals: Accessibility, Speed, and More

In May, OpenAI announced its latest LLM model, GPT-4o. The “o” in GPT-4o stands for omni, alluding to the model's capability to natively receive text, image, audio, and video inputs and deliver outputs in any one of the same formats. OpenAI’s demonstrations of these capabilities are downright impressive.

Talking to Robots: A Powerful–if Awkward–Way to Leverage AI

Lately, I’ve been talking to generative AI chatbots. No, this isn’t some AI girlfriend thing. What I’ve been talking to AI about is ideas. AI, specifically the ChatGPT iOS app, has become a virtual sounding board for my ideas about safety, writing, and life. This method of using AI has proven incredibly useful.

Creating an AI-Enabled Hazard Reporting System

Many construction companies use hazard reporting systems to engage the workforce in creating a safer work environment. These systems often incorporate some form hazard identification report that workers use to identify and report hazards they observe. Implemented effectively, such tools positively impact the identification and management of safety hazards ...