Artificial intelligence in the construction industry is here. It has emerged as a technology that is poised to transform our industry. As we enter this next frontier of construction technology, it is essential to understand what artificial intelligence is and how it offers unique solutions to advance the productivity and performance of the construction industry.

When one thinks of artificial intelligence or machine learning, one of the first things that comes to mind is a far-off, sci-fi scenario whereby a man-machine prototype like “The Terminator” takes over the world and all of humanity is at its mercy. That picture of artificial intelligence (AI) is best left in the realm of the imagination, for now at least.