Construction: AI Roadmap to 2040

Three horizons. Concrete pilots. KPIs that prove it works.

Now (0–12 months)

  • Daily logs/photos standardized; weather and delay tags
  • Schedule risk heat map on critical path
  • Procurement lead-time tracker

Next (12–36 months)

  • Progress detection from imagery; variance alerts
  • Change-order risk model; cash flow forecasts
  • Labor and equipment dispatch optimization

2030–2040

  • Site twin integrating schedule, materials, finance
  • Modular methods; factory offsite build growth

Architecture notes

  • Docs/OCR pipeline; 3D/BIM links; issue tracker integration
  • Field app offline-first; identity for devices & crews

KPIs

  • SPI/CPI; rework rate; RFI cycle time
  • Schedule variance; cash position vs plan

First pilots

  • Imagery progress pilot on one project
  • Change-order predictor on top 5 risk items

Risks & guardrails

  • Data from subcontractors inconsistent; set templates
  • Safety/compliance risk; enforce checklists with data
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