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Artificial Intelligence

How AI is Transforming the Construction Industry

Discover how AI is reshaping the construction industry, from drawing interpretation to scheduling and safety. Insights from Hugo Petit in Dedale's AI Learning Series

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H. Petit
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As part of Dedale Intelligence’s AI Learning Series, Hugo Petit, Investment & Strategy Analyst, explores how Artificial Intelligence is beginning to reshape one of the world’s least digitised yet most complex sectors: construction.

Although adoption remains limited - with only 37% of construction companies using AI today - the industry is showing growing interest in solutions that address its most persistent challenges: project delays, on-site safety, and labour shortages.

In this session, Hugo breaks down one of the most promising use cases: AI-powered drawing interpretation, enabling automated extraction of bills of quantities, clash detection, and downstream workflows such as compliance checks and productivity assistance. He also analyses how large platforms like Procore, Autodesk, Oracle, Trimble and modern point solutions are positioning themselves, and which parts of the value chain are most likely to be disrupted.

For industry players navigating tight margins and low digitisation, Hugo highlights where AI creates tangible value, and where expectations may exceed reality.

🎥 Watch the full session below to understand how AI can unlock efficiency, reduce risk, and reshape workflows across the construction ecosystem.

Interested in learning how AI can accelerate your investment or technology strategy?

Get in touch with us to explore how our research and strategic insights can support your next move in the software and technology space.

H. Petit
Investment & Strategy Associate

Frequently asked questions

AI in Construction: Common Questions

Answers to the most common questions from Dedale's AI Learning Series session led by Hugo Petit.

How many construction companies use AI today?

Only 37% of construction companies currently use AI, though interest is growing around persistent challenges like project delays, on-site safety, and labor shortages.

What is one of the most promising AI use cases in construction?

AI-powered drawing interpretation, which enables automated extraction of bills of quantities, clash detection, and downstream workflows such as compliance checks and productivity assistance.

Which vendors are positioning around AI in construction?

Large platforms including Procore, Autodesk, Oracle, and Trimble, alongside modern point solutions targeting specific parts of the value chain most likely to be disrupted.

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