HILLSBOROUGH — The construction industry braces for a paradigm shift as GRAHAM, a prominent player in the sector, announces its bold embrace of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to tackle longstanding challenges. With AI heralded as a panacea for issues like skills shortages and low productivity, GRAHAM positions itself at the forefront of innovation, leveraging cutting-edge technology to redefine industry standards, according to a press release published on EuropaWire .

Andrew Crawford, Head of IT Business Solutions at GRAHAM, emphasizes the company’s unwavering commitment to harnessing AI in a manner tailored to its specific needs. Spearheading this transformative journey is a dedicated business intelligence team tasked with up-skilling individuals to spearhead AI implementation across GRAHAM’s organizational framework.

In a notable project, AI takes center stage in facilities management, predicting asset failures such as boilers, while on construction sites, it meticulously analyzes progress against project schedules. GRAHAM’s innovative approach incorporates 360-degree cameras worn by site team members, capturing images seamlessly integrated to provide real-time completion percentages against project timelines. Notably, this technology finds application in build-to-rent developments, including the flagship PLATFORM_Glasgow at Central Quay.

Recognizing AI’s potential in Health and Safety, GRAHAM underscores its commitment to mitigating risks, utilizing AI to identify hazards and create “safe zones” for machinery operations. While acknowledging the inevitability of challenges, GRAHAM remains steadfast in its pursuit of maximizing AI’s benefits across various business disciplines, ensuring alignment with its core objective of enhancing operational efficiency and client satisfaction.

Despite apprehensions regarding AI’s impact on employment, GRAHAM views this transition as an opportunity to upskill its workforce, redirecting talents towards areas that drive innovation and address industry-wide challenges. With a focus on simplicity and user experience, GRAHAM’s site teams eagerly embrace new technologies, underscoring the company’s proactive approach towards embracing change.

As the construction industry braces for a digital transformation, GRAHAM’s strategic integration of AI not only propels its business forward but also sets a precedent for industry-wide innovation and progress.