Pankaj Bhagat and Naman Gupta | Alvarez and Marsal A revolutionizing industries worldwide, yet construction – held back by fragmented adoption and siloed digital tools continues to trail behind. While many firms have experimented with foundational and generative Al (GenAI), scaling beyond isolated use cases remains a challenge. Illustrating the same, recent research found that… Continue reading From Assistive To Autonomous: The Next Steps In Construction’s Al Journey
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AI Bidding Errors: Who Bears The Risk?
Robert H. Bell and Michael Ferri | Duane Morris Artificial intelligence (“AI”) is rapidly making its way into the construction bidding process. Contractors now use AI-powered estimating software to perform quantity takeoffs and analyze costs with unprecedented speed. According to the drafting and engineering software giant Autodesk, estimating teams are increasingly using AI and automation,… Continue reading AI Bidding Errors: Who Bears The Risk?
Will Artificial Intelligence Increase the Prices of Construction Materials, Equipment, and Labor?
Noah Matthews and Zachary B. Stewart | Build Smart By now, you’ve likely seen news discussing how artificial intelligence (AI) is set to change the construction industry (and every other industry, for that matter). Typically, this discussion centers on improving business efficiency and cost savings. Many construction companies are predictably using AI to assist with… Continue reading Will Artificial Intelligence Increase the Prices of Construction Materials, Equipment, and Labor?
Navigating the AI Revolution: Duty of Care in Modern Design
Kevin Watson | Clark Hill Construction professionals, like physicians, attorneys, and CPAs, are being pressed to adopt state-of-the-art tools offered by the burgeoning artificial intelligence industry. For those old enough to remember, state-of-the-art tools for architects and engineers evolved from hand calculations and calculators in the ’60s, to “Fortran + STRUDL” structural design “punch card”… Continue reading Navigating the AI Revolution: Duty of Care in Modern Design
Government Shutdowns: How Contractors Can Recover Costs and Seek Time Extensions
Aron C. Beezley and Nathaniel J. Greeson | BuildSmart With the possibility of a government shutdown looming, federal contractors are rightfully concerned about how such an event could affect their contracts. Work stoppages, closed government facilities, and furloughed contracting officers can all disrupt contract performance. Fortunately, contractors may have legal avenues to recover certain costs… Continue reading Government Shutdowns: How Contractors Can Recover Costs and Seek Time Extensions