Best construction AI software 2024

Following the breakout year of 2023 for AI development, with landmark product unveilings huge capital investments and countless headline news stories we look at 5 emerging startups and how they are utilising AI to make construction projects more efficient:

1. Civils.ai - AI for understanding construction documents

Civils.ai uses advanced AI methods to process all the construction files on a project allowing information to be retrieved instantly, new information to be tracked and for project teams to answer their construction questions instantly whether they are in the office or on site. Civils.ai uses a proprietary construction AI trained on 100,000 open-source construction documents to improve the accuracy of any tasks being automated. Civils.ai have pre-built out of the box automations for tracking and retrieving specific construction information in project files and have been found to save between 1-2 hours per day for Project Managers, Engineers, Geologists and Architects.

2. NPlan - AI for optimising construction programmes

NPlan is a technology company that specializes in leveraging machine learning techniques to improve project planning and management in the construction industry. Their approach involves analyzing vast datasets of past project performances to predict the outcomes of future projects with greater accuracy. This predictive insight allows companies to make more informed decisions, optimize their operations, and reduce risks associated with project delays and cost overruns. NPlan's innovative use of AI aims to transform the traditional methodologies of project planning, offering a more data-driven and precise approach to managing complex construction projects.

3. Disperse.io - AI from tracking construction productivity

Disperse.io is a construction technology which uses computer vision to enhance project management and site operations in the construction industry. Their platform provides a unique solution for capturing and analyzing construction site data in real-time, enabling managers and teams to track progress, identify potential issues early, and make data-driven decisions. By automating the process of site monitoring and analysis, Disperse.io aims to improve efficiency, reduce delays, and enhance overall project delivery, thereby addressing some of the critical challenges faced in the construction sector. Their technology represents a significant step forward in integrating digital innovation into construction processes.

4. Autodesk Forma - AI for feasibility design

Autodesk Forma (formerly Spacemaker) helps planning and design teams deliver projects digitally from day one. Use conceptual design capabilities, predictive analytics, and automations to make solid foundations for your projects.

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• Use data-driven insights in real-time to make fast, smart design decisions that reduce risk and improve business and sustainability outcomes

• Improve collaboration and secure buy-in by using data and visuals to tell a compelling design story that can help you win more bids

5. PropertySurvey.ai - Automated property surveys

Property surveys can be a headache for any potential homebuyers: expensive fees, unreliable surveyors and a lack of detail in the reports can leave potential homebuyers more concerned about the state of their potential property purchase than when they first started. Luckily PropertySurvey.ai offers a low cost alternative allowing their users to upload photos of their property and recieve a complete survey report of their property within 2 hours. The reports flag up potential issues and the cost and scale for any potential improvements required, giving people all the information they need before deciding whether to engage a professional surveyor.