{"id":4155,"date":"2021-12-20T11:45:05","date_gmt":"2021-12-20T16:45:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usbridge.com\/?p=4155"},"modified":"2022-09-08T10:20:42","modified_gmt":"2022-09-08T14:20:42","slug":"technology-in-the-construction-industry-ai-data","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usb.energyhill.dev\/es\/technology-in-the-construction-industry-ai-data\/","title":{"rendered":"Technology in the Construction Industry: AI &#038; Data"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When thinking about technology in the construction industry, it&#8217;s easy to picture electric vehicles, pneumatic drills, and other technological advancements in equipment. However, one area that often gets overlooked is the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/usb.energyhill.dev\/es\/transforming-construction-with-cloud-technology\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">increasing use of computers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and digital tech. Even artificial intelligence has a place in the new world of construction.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How Technology is Changing the Industry<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Last year&#8217;s shutdown pushed the use of technology that made many companies not only realize its inevitability but also the benefits it provides. As construction projects require many different partners, the need for technology that streamlines business operations is on the rise. The application of these digital tools not only optimizes projects but <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/usb.energyhill.dev\/es\/a-globally-booming-bridge-construction-market\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the industry as a whole<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in areas such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employee productivity &amp; efficiency<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cost reductions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Job and asset flexibility<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the reasons for this change is the increase in data. Thanks to the growing use of technology and computers, more data is made for construction projects. Thus, causing data analytics to gain popularity in engineering and construction to how companies can use it to improve their business process.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, according to a study by FMI, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fmicorp.com\/insights\/industry-insights\/big-data-big-questions-for-the-engineering-and-construction-industry\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">95% of the data<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> collected in the industry goes unused. This highlights perhaps the two biggest issues about technology in the construction landscape- adoption and integration.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s possible to collect data on everything from worker efficiency and supply chain delays to overall project costs. Unfortunately, it&#8217;s a challenge to use this information when so many of these new technologies aren&#8217;t integrated.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not to mention, the tools that companies need to integrate all of their data may not exist yet. And, even if they do, it may require a hefty upfront cost.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>The Growing Use of AI<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another new technology that&#8217;s changing the construction industry is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/constructible.trimble.com\/construction-industry\/the-benefits-of-ai-in-construction\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">artificial intelligence<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The term AI describes a machine or computer that is able to do functions similar to humans such as problem-solving or pattern recognition. Machine learning is a subset of AI that uses statistical techniques to analyze large amounts of data. It can do a range of actions like notify project managers about an error, filter out spam emails, or advanced safety monitoring.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another example of AI in construction is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/constructible.trimble.com\/construction-industry\/what-is-bim-building-information-modeling\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Building Information Modeling<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. BIM helps engineers, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/usb.energyhill.dev\/es\/careers-in-construction-month\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">architects, and other professionals<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to efficiently plan and design structures by using virtual simulation to create 3D models of projects. It saves companies time and money while also providing stakeholders with 3D models to analyze the impact of projects.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Success with U.S. Bridge<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Technology is a great tool that is transforming the construction industry. Learn more about the ongoing changes in technology in the industry in our blogs. Or, find out more about how U.S. Bridge has everything you need to make your project a success through our website!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/usb.energyhill.dev\/es\/get-a-quote\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact us<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for a free quote or check our <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.usbridgescope.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">exclusive Bridge Scope<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> tool to start building your project today.<\/span><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When thinking about technology in the construction industry, it&#8217;s easy to picture electric vehicles, pneumatic drills, and other technological advancements in equipment. However, one area that often gets overlooked is the increasing use of computers and digital tech. Even artificial intelligence has a place in the new world of construction. 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