ABC Releases AI Construction Technology Report
Associated Builders and Contractors recently released its fourth annual construction technology report. These reports focus on the impacts of artificial intelligence in the construction industry. This latest report includes a case study and thought leadership from ABC’s Tech Alliance. This showcases how ABC is strengthening members’ understanding of AI.
“ABC contractor members and the overall contracting community want more information on AI and how it can help them improve safety, quality and profitability — and win more work.” said Matt Abeles, ABC vice president of construction technology and innovation. “The ABC AI Tech Report highlights examples and insights from industry leaders invested in AI’s commitment to supporting the construction industry.”
“The interest in AI and machine learning is vast. It’s why any contractor would find value in reading this report,” said Patrick Irwin, chair of ABC’s Construction Technology and Innovation Committee and chief operating officer at Leonard S. Fiore Inc., Altoona, Pennsylvania. “For contractors and the construction industry in general, there is so much for us to learn relative to AI and ML so that we understand how to prepare, the possible uses and the overall implications. These tools can be used to move our businesses and the industry forward, and this report can give us all an opportunity to begin or continue our AI journey.”
What’s in the ABC AI Tech Report
The ABC AI Tech Report includes an AI Resource Guide that summarizes the basics of AI. It also includes a real-life case study from ABC contractor member Hensel Phelps. There’s also insights from Tech Alliance members and the Dodge Construction Network.
The ABC AI Tech Report was published by the ABC National Construction Technology and Innovation Committee. It was written for contractors by a cross-collaboration of partners, contractors and industry leaders. The report is made possible by ABC’s 2024-2025 Tech Alliance members. These include Arcoro, Autodesk Inc., BuildOps, Document Crunch, Egnyte, Field Control Analytics, Kojo, KPA, Procore, Sage, Smartapp, SmartBuild, SubHQ, Stack and Trimble.
ABC creates the conditions for construction companies to innovate, differentiate, attract and educate their top talent. The enables them to ultimately win and deliver work safely, ethically and profitable. This is for the betterment of the communities in which they work. ABC continues to invest in helping its members select high-quality construction technology. Visit abc.org/techreport to read the digital report.
ABC members received the print edition of the ABC AI Tech Report with the September-October issue of Construction Executive.
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