During a BuiltWorlds webinar, experts discussed the practical application of AI in construction. Alex Belkofer from McCarthy advised focusing AI on specific, targeted use cases rather than attempting to apply it broadly. McCarthy is concentrating its AI efforts on preconstruction data, asset generation, and scheduling.
Panelist Daniel Dart from Rock Yard Ventures emphasized not losing the human touch in creativity due to AI’s logical nature. He warned that AI might remove the “irrationality” that drives creative and artistic aspects.
The discussion highlighted both the potential benefits and risks of AI. For instance, Balfour Beatty’s legal team uses Document Crunch for contract evaluation, while Gilbane managed numerous documents with Trunk Tools during the Baird Center project. DPR is exploring generative AI to improve project data and document management, but remains cautious about its integration.
During a BuiltWorlds webinar, experts explored the practical applications of AI in construction. Alex Belkofer from McCarthy advised focusing AI on targeted use cases, such as preconstruction data, asset generation, and scheduling, rather than broad applications. Daniel Dart from Rock Yard Ventures cautioned against losing the human touch in creativity, as AI’s logical nature might strip away the “irrationality” crucial for artistic elements. The discussion showcased AI’s potential and risks: Balfour Beatty’s legal team uses Document Crunch for contract evaluation, Gilbane managed documents with Trunk Tools, and DPR is exploring generative AI for project data but remains cautious about its integration.
