The rise of AI in construction

Construction remains one of the top five industries driving the world economy. Yet until recently, it's been lagging behind virtually every other sector in the adoption of technology. In this in-depth interview, Dr. Dan Patterson, Chief Design Officer with InEight, explains why the construction industry is now turning to technology solutions that utilize artificial intelligence (AI) to solve long standing and deep-rooted challenges. Q: Can a traditional industry such as construction embrace technology quickly enough to take advantage of platforms such as artificial intelligence? DP: Historically, the construction industry has lagged in its adoption of new technology.