How can artificial intelligence (AI) help professional estimators? This fall, members of The American Society of Professional Estimators (ASPE) will gather in ConstructConnect’s hometown of Cincinnati, Ohio, for the ASPE Summit 2024. A brief look at the schedule of events for this year’s Summit, held from September 12-14, shows that questions about the impact of AI on the industry will likely be a topic of interest.

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If you’re feeling the pinch from the competitive and crowded construction field, we can all agree that a bit of preparation and thoughtful strategy will go a long way. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, only 36% of construction businesses last ten years or more.

The most recent AGC workforce survey shows that “88% of construction firms are having a hard time finding workers to hire.” But where are the solutions to this uncertainty?

When looking for new work, contractors today face many challenges, including: Limited project information Time-consuming bid preparation processes Difficulty managing multiple projects at once

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.

Though Artificial Intelligence (AI) is making huge strides in preconstruction, it’s also appearing in other construction areas, such as performance and safety improvements.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the construction industry. As we enter a new era of construction technology, it’s important to understand what Artificial Intelligence (AI) is and how it offers unique solutions to enhance the productivity and performance of construction professionals. Let’s examine how artificial intelligence is redefining the construction industry.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is the silent partner in preconstruction you probably never thought you needed. Now that AI has landed, it’s time to think of ways to introduce this technology to your process.