The construction industry is undergoing a paradigm shift, 3D printed buildingnew trends in robotics and optimized recycling of construction waste thanks to projects such as Heiser. Artificial intelligenceare playing an increasingly important role in many areas of our lives, such as voice assistants and image recognition. The construction industry is also on board with this trend. Alice Technologies, A startup from Stanford University in the United States.
Building a structure like a skyscraper requires the collaboration of many experts. Draftsmen, architects, crane operators, bricklayers, electricians, lorry drivers and more need to work together effectively to be successful. Construction materials, on the other hand, are another complex area, both in terms of suppliers and actual uses. When it comes to project schedules, there are many variables involved, which can generate thousands of different scenarios. The final cost can vary significantly depending on the actual configuration of all these elements and is where ALICE software enters the equation.
start with initials construction In a plan where the initial schedule and size of the project is defined by a human scheduler, ALICE uses the inputs to calculate millions of different scenarios that would require decades of work for humans to complete. increase. Following this extensive analysis, the number of options is narrowed down to the 12 best alternatives that are transformed into his 4D model, or 3D model, within the execution deadline.
“AI assistant ALICE can analyze millions of construction scenarios and arrive at the best solution.”
In a pilot project conducted by a construction company, the system offered 22 building strategies, including “floor-by-floor” or “tower” models. The result, according to the builder, is 84 days less than the original schedule, and from 540 days he has 456 days.
Unexpected things are one of the laws of life, especially when dealing with complex projects. The advantage of ALICE is that it can handle new work variables in progress and provide optimal scenarios on the fly. The work schedule can therefore dynamically adapt to the specific requirements of each project situation.
The future of AI in construction
McKinsey recently published a study under the title: “Artificial Intelligence: The Next Frontier in Construction Technology”where we analyzed the current scope AI in the construction sector Also, its growth potential. The company’s research shows that while AI is still in its very early stages, many startups involved in the space are expected to boost its growth. Here are some key areas where AI can make a difference:
- A project schedule optimizer such as ALICE that can analyze millions of options in a very short time.
- Image recognition software that can evaluate video data collected on the job site to identify potentially dangerous behavior and provide information for training courses.
- Collects data from sensors and analyzes it to deliver real-time solutions to reduce costs, prioritize preventative maintenance, and minimize unplanned downtime due to material delivery bottlenecks and delays A hardened analytics platform that allows you to limit
McKinsey also compared building materials and construction with 12 other industries, including health, tourism, automotive, and assembly, and found that 10 of them were ahead in implementing artificial intelligence, with plenty of room for improvement. Did. That said, over the next three years AI is expected to grow at a significantly faster pace across all these sectors.The future, as always, will be built brick by brick.
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