Ryan Abbott | JAMS The United States government is encouraging the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI), yet it has not established a federal regulatory framework for AI use. For example, President Trump’s Executive Order 14179, titled “Removing Barriers to American Leadership in Artificial Intelligence,” rescinded earlier AI safeguards and instructed various federal agencies to fast-track AI… Continue reading AI Innovation Is Accelerating, but Oversight Is Fragmented: Why ADR Must Fill the Governance Gap
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From Assistive To Autonomous: The Next Steps In Construction’s Al Journey
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
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?
AI as Arbitrator for Certain Low-value Construction Disputes
Katrina Limond, Kirsten O’Connell, Christopher Ryan | A&O Shearman The AAA-ICDR has announced that, beginning on 3 November 2025, parties to certain low-value construction arbitrations can elect to have an AI arbitrator resolve the dispute. The AAA-ICDR’s objective is to provide a resource that delivers “fast, cost-effective, and trusted dispute resolution.” While there are clear… Continue reading AI as Arbitrator for Certain Low-value Construction Disputes