AI in Construction: Beyond Utopia and Dystopia

Have you joined me for this blog series about the utopian and dystopian views of technology in the construction industry? Or more importantly, the AEC (architectural, engineering, and construction) industry. We took a walk down memory lane in the construction industry and explored both perspectives for the construction industry. Each perspective opened new opportunities for conversations about the highs and lows of technological innovation through the years. Now, it is time to consider what comes next.

But first, let’s recap. The big takeaway from the past few weeks is construction has navigated transformative change before. Steel, mechanization, CAD (computer-aided design), and BIM (building information modeling) all required new standards, training, and cultural adjustment.

AI will require the same—clear accountability, ethical data use, and workforce development that includes field leaders, not just technologists.

As history repeats itself, we see the most successful technologies are those embedded thoughtfully. Electricity requires ...