The construction industry has, over the years, experienced a rapid evolution of technologies which are aimed at improving project execution, timely delivery, reduction of costs and enhancing sustainable construction. Key construction players have adopted emerging technologies such as use of Artificial Intelligence(AI), Smart and automated equipment, Building and Information Modelling(BIM), and the use of drones to assist in project management.
“The use of smart AI technologies and digital construction techniques has improved project execution efficiency through accuracy, reduced redundancies, and communication.”
The integration of Artificial Intelligence, Building Information Modelling, drones and cloud based project management software has streamlined construction operations from conception stage to project execution.
Some of the Top Smart AI technologies that you can rely on to enhance you’re the management of your project include:
1. Oracle Primavera P6 Enterprise Project Portfolio Management(EPPM)
Oracle Primavera P6 is widely applied in scheduling complex and large –scale civil engineering and infrastructure construction projects. It uses predictive analytics to monitor resources, timelines, supplier analytics, contractor payments, cost controls and procurement.
2. Procore
Procore software uses AI-driven analytics that enhance project tracking and risk management. The software can assist contractors and consultants to predict delays, cost overruns, and productivity issues. It offers real-time collaboration, budgeting, and scheduling tools.
3. Builots
Builots is a construction intelligence platform which presents the ability to provide construction data in real time that will support decision making and provide visibility throughout the phases of construction.
The software is able import real time data from 360o cameras installed on site and relies on AI to analyze and interpret this data into sensible construction information that enable smarter management decisions.
4. nPlan
nPlan is an AI-powered predictive analytics platform that has been designed to use historical project data and machine learning to forecast potential project risks, schedule delays, and project uncertainties before they are encountered.
Unlike traditional scheduling tools that mainly track progress, nPlan analyzes thousands of completed construction projects to identify patterns and predict where future projects may experience delays or performance issues. This helps contractors make smarter planning decisions and improve project delivery.
5. OpenSpace
OpenSpace is an AI-powered construction site documentation and reality capture platform which assists contractors to record site progress data using 360° cameras and advanced analytics.
The platform works by attaching a 360° camera to a worker’s helmet or equipment while walking around the construction site which is later analyzed by an Artificial Intelligence (AI) and computer vision technology. This will enable the integrated systems to automatically map images to floor plans and create a virtual walkthrough in at the construction site.
6. PlanRadar
PlanRadar is a digital construction management and field reporting platform that uses smart analytics and real-time project monitoring to improve construction workflows, communication, and project task management.
Engineers can be able to report any defects directly from their devices and instruct the responsible specialist to attend to the issue in real time. Additionally, the issue can be tracked with the aim to resolve it much faster.
PlanRadar is widely used for construction documentation, defect management, inspections, reporting, and team collaboration across residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects
7. ALICE Technologies
ALICE Technologies is an AI powered construction software platform which offers planning and scheduling of projects based on BIM models or Drawings, project schedules uploaded into the system.
The platform offers a comprehensive dashboard that enables contractors, engineers and project managers to have a time-cost comparison, resource and labor allocation planning, project construction risks and mitigate them and optimize schedules for an efficient project plan.
This is achieved through generative scheduling where the AI software creates and evaluate thousands of planning outcomes and selects the optimal one for project execution.
8. Trimble Projectsight
Trimble Projectsight is a construction Project Management software which aims to streamline project execution through simplifying paperwork, sharing predictive insights for budgeting, scheduling, and document management. This will in turn help improve the communication and coordination and hence realize increased productivity.