A Civil Engineer’s Perspective on the Application of Artificial Intelligence in the Construction Industry

Abstract

The introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, the construction industry is on track for a technological revolution. In order to investigate the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to improve sustainability, safety, and efficiency in the construction industry, this research paper offers a thorough examination of these applications. The study looks at several AI methods, including robots, computer vision, machine learning, and natural language processing, and how they are used in the design, planning, scheduling, monitoring, and maintenance phases of the building lifespan.  In order to show the concrete advantages of AI in maximizing resource allocation, cutting project delays, enhancing quality control, and minimizing risks, it also looks at case studies and real-world applications. The study also discusses ethical issues and addresses issues like security of data, workforce upskilling, and interaction with current systems. This report offers useful insights for practitioners, policymakers, and researchers interested in maximizing the revolutionary potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in the construction industry by integrating existing research and industry trends. In the construction industry, any error, miscalculation, or misinterpretation can result in claims, delays in projects, and large cost overruns. The documentation and construction contracting processes are very complex and time-consuming. This research is done to make the process of documentation easy using the AI tools. The respondent’s opinion is consistent (Cronbach alpha is greater than 0.80). Educational qualification is influencing application of AI in construction industry by stating that construction industry gets benefitted from AI-powered construction simulation tools helps in accurate 3D modelling for monitoring the progress of the project and also influencing the application of AI in construction industry through Workers are resistant to adopt AI technology due to their lack of skill & awareness in using this technology as a barrier/challenge  and also influencing application of AI in construction industry by proving the phenomenal level of acceptance for Collaboration with AI technology developers helps in adopting the AI technologies in construction industry as an enabler to the challenges of application of AI in construction industry.