2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

BOARD #117: Exploring AI’s Role in Transforming Construction Industry Practices

Presented at Construction Engineering Division (CONST) Poster Session

This research explores the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on advanced construction technologies. The study investigates how AI integration can enhance construction management processes, improve project completion rates, provide quicker updates, and reduce costs. Despite the widespread adoption of AI in industries such as software, education, and automotive, the construction sector has been slower to embrace these advancements. This research aims to identify the benefits and challenges of incorporating AI into construction projects, including its effects on social and workforce environments and cost implications. Utilizing a survey methodology and literature review, the study targets construction companies, focusing on higher managers, construction managers, executives, and research and development branches. The findings will cover demographics, company positions, work experience, technology usage, and the perceived advantages and disadvantages of AI in the workplace. The combined data from surveys and literature reviews will provide insights into the potential future growth of AI in the construction industry.
Keywords: AI, Construction Industry, Advancement, Managers, Project Management, Project Control

Authors

Dr. Sanjeev Adhikari http://orcid.org/0000-0002-5051-0346 Kennesaw State University [biography]

Dr. Sanjeev Adhikari is faculty from Kennesaw State University. Previously he was faculty at Morehead State University from 2009 to 2016 and faculty at Purdue University – Indianapolis from 2016 to 2019. He completed a Ph.D. degree in civil engineering, focusing on construction management, from Michigan Technological University in 2008. He has an extensive teaching background with 22 years of the academic experience at five different universities. Students and
departments have always praised him for his outstanding teaching and research excellence. He has been involved in numerous professional societies to supplement his teaching and research, including ASCE, ACI, ASEE, ASC, ATMAE, and TRB. His research output has been well disseminated as he has published 100+ journal papers and conference papers. His research interests are 1) Creating Innovative Sustainable Materials, 2) Digital Construction, 3) BIM and VDC, 4) Virtual Testing Lab, 5) Construction Education, and 6) Sustainability.
Arbaaz Hussain Syed
Dr. Sandeep Langar http://orcid.org/0000-0001-7955-1646 The University of Texas at San Antonio [biography]

Dr. Sandeep Langar is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Construction Science in College of Architecture, Construction, and Planning at The University of Texas at San Antonio. He received his Ph.D. in Environmental Design and Planning from the Co
Dr. Rachel Mosier P.E. http://orcid.org/https://0000-0001-8937-978X Oklahoma State University [biography]

Dr. Rachel Mosier is an Associate Professor at Oklahoma State University, with a background in structural engineering and project management. Dr. Mosier has received regional and international teaching awards through the Associated Schools of Construction

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