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A new age of construction is here, involving things that sound straight out of a sci-fi movie. With construction workers used to ‘doing it all,’ using robots or AI during the preconstruction planning process or on-site may feel unnatural.
Where you may need AI- assistance:
- Planning and organizing
- The back-breaking labor that comes with building
If you’re still unsure, just look at the parts of our industry that have already embraced this new technology.
A few examples are:
- Robotic heat welders
- Remote-controlled demolition robots
- Use of AI in modular and prefab construction
Think of AI and robotics as a partnership or a support beam that takes stress off your human workers. So, what’s the present and future of AI and robotics in construction? If you’re considering using robotics or AI in your own workflows, here are some resources to get you started.
Robotics in Construction – working smarter, not harder.
Robots are being used to make work on the construction site faster, safer, and easier. The Construction Record Podcast™ looks at the current role of robotics in the construction industry, the latest innovations, and how using robots on job sites is helping both new and experienced workers.
Some recent episodes on this topic included information about:
- New innovations, such as Hilti’s JaiBot drilling robot.
- Drawing in younger workers and allowing older workers to work in new ways.
You can listen to The Construction Record here.
AI, Robotics, and the Labor Crisis.
Finding qualified construction workers is an ongoing problem. How big? A recent AGC (Associated General Contractors) workforce survey shows that “88% of construction firms are having a hard time finding workers to hire.” You can point your finger at several reasons for the shortage including a lack of new skilled workers and veteran workers nearing retirement.
More companies are turning to technology to help fill the gaps, streamline workflows, and maximize productivity. You may or may not have already come across new robotic technologies used on job sites to make life easier for workers. Here are a few examples:
As you’re thinking about how to bring technology and software into your process and assist with your labor issues, check out the free Labor Guide
AI for Estimators.
ConstructConnect can help you save time and money by creating fast, accurate measurements and calculations for areas and counts with On-Screen Takeoff® combined with our new AI estimating assistant, Takeoff Boost™. This AI-assisted software gives you the gift of time back by counting up to five pages of plans at once, in less than 30 seconds per page.
Boost can automate counts of many kinds of objects, keeping estimators from having to comb through plans to count specific types.
If you’d like to try out AI-assisted Takeoff Boost, request a free trial, and we’ll help you connect the dots between the past and the future before your next project.
