b'NEW TECHNOLOGYAI IN CONSTRUCTIONCUTTING-EDGE ADVANTAGES By Matthew BradfordAUTONOMOUS EQUIPMENT.Regarding buzzwords, AI is undoubtedlyactivities. Here, Chaparala says, is where Predictive systems. Smarter riskat the top of the pile. Known also asAI can help: AI, including computer management tools. These are among thegenerative AI (GenAI), the term appliesvision and generative AI, enables cutting-edge advantages to emerge fromto computer systems or machines codedcompanies to standardize and structure the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution.to emulate a humans ability to learn,data throughout a projects lifespan and And as many in the construction industryadapt and create. One can see whereget insights that they werent able to have already discovered, they are fastthis reactive and data-driven intelligenceget earlier. reshaping every phase of the can be applied in the field to help human project cycle. workforces operate and work moreThis is not just about doing more with Its not a matter of if AI will be integralefficiently and collaboratively. less, she continues. More importantly, in constructionwere already seeing itits about being able to see around the out in the field, says Rajitha Chaparala,AI TECHNOLOGIES bend and course correct ahead of time.VP of Product, Data & AI at Procore.The potential for AI is more than just a Over the last number of years, weveconcept. Today, AI is powering innovativeMoreover, AI tools based on large seen technology change the industrysystems and tools throughout thelanguage models (LLM)that is, landscape by improving safety, enablingindustry. Consider the following uses: systems which can understand and better cost management, streamliningreplicate human languagecan allow processes and increasing productivity. AIEnhanced data collection: Contractorsusers to find and incorporate historical is another tool that will help to move theare often challenged to keep paceinformation into their day-to-day industry forward. with their documenting and reportingworkflows, thereby making it easier for 34Quarter 12024 BUILDERSDIGEST'