Rather than chase the latest tech fad, construction technology practitioners are already deep into using machine learning and artificial intelligence-driven algorithms in their work—from building inspection to picking the right concrete mix.
“Right now, in 2023, we again see a new revolution of hardware and software being brought to the industry that is doing that dream: automating our schedule,” said Lucas Manos, senior innovation manager for emerging technology at Ryan Cos., as he took the stage for the opening keynote of the annual ENR FutureTech conference, held June 5-7 in San Francisco.