How to increase productivity in Infrastructure projects by implementing Artificial Intelligence(AI), digitalization, & smart construction technologies

How to increase productivity in Infrastructure projects by implementing Artificial Intelligence(AI), digitalization, & smart construction technologies

 

In the past, we saw science fictions based on fantasies about robots and "Artificial intelligence". Now AI entered in most of the business for lucrative applications, Infrastructure construction industry is one of it. The Infrastructure construction development is a sector that can benefit with AI immensely due to the wide applications.

To address the industry's current issues, construction firms must modernize their activities. Low profitability, schedule delays, cost overruns, and safety concerns are all problems.

Digitization is the future of the construction industry. Companies who update their technology rapidly would achieve a significant competitive edge. The building industry will use artificial intelligence to address existing problems and prevent errors made in the past.

1.     By incorporating AI into project management workflow, users can eliminate time-consuming tasks.

The building process is plagued by tedious and time-consuming jobs. A project manager is responsible for organizing the project, assigning work, and maintaining employee records. These tasks are often performed manually, wasting time and money. Artificial intelligence is capable of doing any of these routine functions with minimal to no errors. Another application of AI is work delegation automation. An AI system will automatically delegate assignments to workers based on their expertise, qualifications, and availability using data on them. This streamlines the workflow and encourages workers to concentrate on their work.

2.     Use AI-powered observations to improve the project planning process.

Construction design is currently out of date and slow to adapt to new technologies. As a result, the construction process is being slowed. You and the contractors may use artificial intelligence in building design to gain knowledge from structural data, material data, and data they obtain from the world, for example, to determine the best way to plan and construct a project.

3.     Gather and review data from the work site

Organizations can take 3D scans of the building sites using AI construction equipment. Then in information can be feed into a deep neural network, which would classify the success of your project's different facets. This enables the executive team to address minor issues before they escalate into major issues.

In the future, algorithms will assess infinite combinations and alternatives based on related projects using "reinforcement learning," an AI strategy that allows algorithms to learn by trial and error.

4.     Drones and geospatial AI for ground surveying and mapping

Drones, geospatial AI (GeoAI), and geospatial information systems (GIS) all help to cut down on the time it takes to collect detailed survey maps and aerial photographs of a job site. Drones can be used to keep track of progress changes and problems on the worksite. Which provides more information for better decision-making and project management?

5.     Improve Productivity with AI-Assistant Vehicles

Some firms are starting to sell self-driving building equipment that can execute routine activities more effectively than humans, such as welding, bricklaying, concrete pouring, and demolition. Excavation and preparation work, for example, is carried out by autonomous or semi-autonomous bulldozers. With the assistance of a human programmer, these bulldozers can plan a work site to your precise specifications. This not only frees up the workers to focus on the real construction job, but it also allows you to finish the project faster.

6.     Use offsite building to expedite job completion

Construction is increasingly reliant on offsite factories operated by automated robots that piece together building components, which are then installed by workers on the job site. In an assembly line, autonomous robots can complete structures such as walls faster than the workers. Since the automated robots are performing this job, the workers will focus on higher-value jobs like plumbing and HVAC and electrical system installation.

7.     Enhance workplace security

Any building project is fraught with risk. And, when many subcontractors in various trades work side by side on a job site, the broader the project, the greater the risk. You will use AI and machine learning software to track and prioritize risk on your work site if you're a general contractor. You will rank subcontractors based on a risk score and give priority to those concerns using artificial intelligence in construction safety, allowing the project manager to collaborate directly with high-risk teams to minimize any problems.

8.     Automate the tracking of site operation

The company would be able to make better decisions based on hard facts if you automate your task management. AI can be used to catch, monitor, and identify anything that enters and exits the job site, including cars, machinery, and people.

Organization can learn more about the work site by keeping track of what happens there. This information can be used to send out warnings and updates, for example, to prompt fast responses. This is important for avoiding safety risks, keeping track of costs and supplies, and maintaining employee efficiency. Stakeholders can use data obtained from the work site for real-time alerts. Drones may be used by construction contractors to gather data.

9.     Deep learning and data mining can help you make use of big data

Machine learning algorithms benefit from the vast amounts of data they see daily. As a result, any worksite becomes a possible source of data. Machine learning makes data analytics applications "smarter" as time passes and more data becomes available. You will use AI and machine learning to analyze data produced by drones, mobile devices, and security sensors, for example, to gain insights that can help your business run more efficiently.

Using Smart Construction Techniques

As part of a broader transition toward smart construction technology, AI in construction is becoming more prevalent. That means that if you want to prosper in the construction industry, you must quickly understand how artificial intelligence can impact the market and your organization.

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Akram Khan, PE, C.Eng, MIE

Reporting Manager at Sports Boulevard project, Riyadh

3 年

Our Future success is directly depend on our ability to understand, adopt and integrate new technology into our work...good article

Mohammad Waseem Ahmed

Principal Engineer - Design-Mechanical @ Parsons Corporation (RIyadh Metro) | PMP | B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering systems.

3 年

Good article sir, sounds good but needs to show the both sides of the coin, i mean advantages and disadvantages then only people can judge which on is better.

Mark Scott

Strategy & Advice, Chairman & Director

3 年

You might have chosen a better graphic perhaps? This one looks like a scene from Terminator 3

Zia ul Qamar, PMP

Project Controls and Reporting Manager at Egis | Project Management Leader | Internationally Experienced Trainer

3 年

Excellent

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