At the close of my last installment of Estimator’s Edge, I posed a question that still haunts me: Will AI ultimately render the estimating profession obsolete? The answer lies with the general consequences that have...
An estimator working a drywall or paint scope is constantly moving between floor plans, finish schedules, detail drawings and reflected ceiling plans, cross-referencing each to piece together what the job requires.
Firms that deploy AI and automated equipment can potentially gain advantages in safety, speed and cost, but the legal infrastructure to support it.
AI will not replace those who have worked in the industry for years and the experience they bring to navigate the risks that come with such contracts.
Contractors are pairing AI with automation to rethink labor, workflows and production in ways that redefine the business.
As any astute bidmeister who plunges into the murky waters of specialty contract review will attest, the world of construction agreements is enough to make one’s head spin like a dervish dancer on crack.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly making its way into every industry, and construction is no exception.
While the current housing shortage is a dire issue, it is merely symptomatic of a broader deficiency across American energy, manufacturing and infrastructure.
The construction industry is grappling with rising demand for infrastructure and housing alongside a shrinking labor force due to retirements and low youth entry (owing to safety, prospects, and physical intensity).
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