Smart Technology
How to plan and prepare for an AI project
In this fifth article in G&T’s series on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in construction, we consider how to plan and prepare for AI-based technologies. The article outlines the phases a typical AI project might follow, with a particular focus on what steps need to be taken prior to the deployment of AI solutions (addressing issues such as data discontinuity, inconsistency and inaccuracy). Finally, we look at what one London-based tech start-up is doing to de-risk construction programme schedules using Deep Learning AI models.
By Michael Urie
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AI in Construction: Overcoming the Barriers to Adoption
AI in Construction: Overcoming the Barriers to Adoption
Following OpenAI’s release of its much-hyped chatbot – ChatGPT – in November 2022, many have flocked to experiment with the blockbuster tool, trying to gauge whether a full AI takeover is imminent.
By Michael Urie
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G&T’s Thought Leadership Round-Up: 2022
G&T’s Thought Leadership Round-Up: 2022
After a confluence of unexpected and, in some cases, unprecedented shocks to the global economy, 2022 has been fraught with challenges and creeping uncertainty. As the year draws to a close, we look back at some of the key articles G&T has published throughout this fast-paced and turbulent year, highlighting some of the more positive developments and take-aways.
By Michael Urie
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AI in Construction: Goals, Capabilities and Applications
AI in Construction: Goals, Capabilities and Applications
AI in construction has the potential to add value across the entire project lifecycle and construction ecosystem, from the early stages of project design, tendering, financing, to procurement and construction. It even has a role to play in the operational and asset management side.
By Michael Urie
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AI in Construction: How is the data collected?
AI in Construction: How is the data collected?
AI technology has the potential to alter business models, reduce errors and risk and make buildings more operationally efficient. It already permeates pockets of the construction sector with the necessary data collected by drone surveys, nano robots or even more traditional means.
By Michael Urie
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Artificial Intelligence: The Grand Challenge in Construction
Artificial Intelligence: The Grand Challenge in Construction
The Government's recent policy paper "Industrial Strategy - Building a Britain fit for the future" has earmarked Artificial Intelligence and data as one of four 'industries of the future' - one that can improve lives and boost productivity.
By Michael Urie
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SMART and Sustainable Hospitals
SMART and Sustainable Hospitals
‘Smart’ hospitals can capture everyday data to radically re-engineer our approach to healthcare. Enabled by an underlying network of interconnected digital assets, they are able to optimise, redesign and create new clinical processes, management systems and infrastructure. Smart hospitals are also able to provide services and insights which help improve patient care, patient experience and operational efficiency.
By Michael Urie
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The New Normal in Higher Education: The Digital Campus Of The Future
The New Normal in Higher Education: The Digital Campus Of The Future
The digital campus is a well-connected one - limiting frictions by using readily available data. Essentially, they can be thought of as mini smart-cities, underpinned by a technologically adept infrastructure.
By Michael Urie
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The Real Potential of Smart Buildings Is Buried In Data
The Real Potential of Smart Buildings Is Buried In Data
The clever gadgets and the Internet of Things are just the tip of the iceberg - the current possibilities. Read on to find out how data will help create a true smart building.
By Felicity Francis, BISNOW
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NextGen Perspectives on...Big Data and Smart Technology
NextGen Perspectives on...Big Data and Smart Technology
How important is big data and smart technology to the next generation? and how can we harness big data and smart technology to innovate within the construction industry?
By Michael Urie
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The Internet of Things in Construction
The Internet of Things in Construction
In simple terms, IoT is a network of embedded sensors, meters, appliances and devices capable of sending and receiving data about changes to their current physical state and surrounding environment over the internet.
By Michael Urie
