Explaination of AI

AI, or artificial intelligence, refers to the simulation of human intelligence in machines that are programmed to think and learn like humans. AI technologies enable machines to perform tasks that would normally require human intelligence, such as recognizing speech, making decisions, and identifying data patterns. These technologies are advancing exponentially and are becoming integrated in a wide range of industries, from healthcare and finance to transportation and manufacturing. And the recent advances in large language models (foundational machine learning models that use deep learning algorithms to process and understand natural language) is nothing less than a revolution.

Advantages of AI in BIM

First and foremost, AI can and will save time and reduce errors. With AI, contractors can extract material quantities by just asking for it, reducing the time and effort required for manual calculations. This can also reduce errors caused by manual calculations, ensuring accuracy in the construction process. However, the latest rapid advances in AI has been in the field of large language models. These models cannot consume BIM data directly.

Risk Management

All construction projects contains risk. AI can help identify potential risks and issues before construction even begins, allowing for proactive solutions that can save time and money. Over time, data analysis’ can help you detirmine the amount of quality-checking of AI results which is needed to fit your risk profile. In the future, it very well might be more risky doing the calculations manually than using the AI results directly.