Abstract

The construction industry is pivotal to global economic growth but faces numerous challenges, including low productivity, limited digitization, and resistance to technological change. Artificial Intelligence (AI) offers transformative potential to address these issues by automating processes, optimizing resource allocation, and enhancing project management. This paper provides a comprehensive review of AI applications in the construction industry, exploring its current trends, potential impacts, and future directions. It examines AI-driven innovations such as robotics, autonomous machinery, and defect detection systems, emphasizing their contributions to efficiency, sustainability, and safety. Case studies highlight successful AI implementations, while discussions on workforce implications and adoption barriers shed light on ongoing challenges. The paper concludes by emphasizing the need for strategic investments, workforce training, and ethical considerations to harness AI’s transformative potential effectively