Automation and Artificial Intelligence in Construction: How to Capitalize on Technological Advancements While Mitigating Your Risk

Home PublicationsAutomation and Artificial Intelligence in Construction: How to Capitalize on Technological Advancements While Mitigating Your Risk Publications Automation and Artificial Intelligence in Construction: How to Capitalize on Technological Advancements While Mitigating Your Risk November 20, 2025 Share LinkedIn Facebook Email (1) The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Artificial Intelligence in Construction The commercial construction industry is undergoing a seismic shift as artificial intelligence (AI) tools rapidly reshape how projects are planned, managed, and delivered. Advancements in AI and machine learning, including those in generative AI (GAI), robotics, augmented reality (AR), and virtual reality (VR), are streamlining every stage of the engineering and construction processes, from preconstruction to project completion. AI is presently being used to prepare cost estimates, develop bids and project proposals, compare as-built and as-planned conditions, monitor schedule progress, perform inspections, identify design conflicts, and track material prices, among other things. The automation of these processes not only boosts project efficiency but also improves the sector's post-COVID-19 productivity challenges. According to Autodesk, a leading provider of construction management software, a recent survey shows that the "AI in construction" market is expected to grow from around $11.1 billion in 2025 to $24.3 billion by 2030. Despite the advantages that AI af...