The construction industry has undergone a major shift over the last decade or two, going from an old industry that was greatly entrenched in their typical business processes with little desire to change, to one that is often at the forefront of innovation to continue along amid worker shortages and growing demand. The shift is undeniable, but it doesn’t mean that innovation is done, nor does it mean that everyone is on board. Today, we look at some of this innovation and how the industry can shift, with articles highlighting the usage of generative AI in the construction industry, why BIM is so valuable, and why technological adoption can be easier said than done.
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What generative AI can do for construction right now
Matthew Thibault | Construction Dive
At Geo Week News, we cover industries like construction, surveying, and GIS that are in particularly strong positions to benefit from this current AI boom, but generally we’re talking about things like machine learning and other algorithms focused on more easily finding insights in large datasets. Generative AI use cases for these spaces have, for the most part, been more rare. This article looks at how the technology that is truly powering the boom around AI right now can help the construction industry in its current form, with insights from an industry insider.
Top Reasons Why BIM Adoption for General Contractors is a Must
eLogicTech Solutions
For many AEC firms, the first real foray into technological adoption often centers around BIM, usage of which has been growing steadily for a couple of decades now and is currently at the point where it’s a requirement on many projects. It’s still, however, not ubiquitous. This article highlights the ways that BIM is so valuable for those who use it, with this particularly focusing on its value to general contractors. The article dives into BIM more broadly and what it’s used for, its specific value for GCs, and how to overcome some potential barriers encountered initially upon adoption.
10 Reasons Why Construction is Slow to Adopt Tech
Yerem Khalatyan | For Construction Pros
As we noted at the top of this page, technological adoption in the construction industry is undoubtedly growing, largely due to existential challenges with which the sector had to directly deal. Even so, the industry is still relatively averse to some of these tools, and when this is discussed people generally ignore the very real reasons behind some of this hesitancy within the industry. This article bucks that trend, acknowledging the slow adoption and outlining the underlying reasons why this is typically the case.
