Looking at AI in Construction - Case Studies
- Cody Meirick
- 7 days ago
- 3 min read
AI is redefining construction, from project planning to the ground-up build. It’s changing the game by making sites safer, more efficient, and environmentally sound. And to see just how much, let’s dig into real-world case studies. From streamlining project management to optimizing building designs, AI is helping construction companies work smarter, not harder. These technologies are not only improving efficiency but also making construction sites safer and more sustainable. And there is nothing like AI in construction case studies (real world examples!) to understand and demonstrate this fact.
Exploring case studies from actual construction projects gives us a closer look at how AI is making these advancements possible. Looking at these stories helps us understand the potential and challenges of integrating AI into this dynamic industry.
So buckle up and put on your hard hats. It's time to dive into some real-world examples where companies have leveraged this technology to elevate their operations.
AI in Construction Case Study 1 - Coastal Construction
Coastal Construction, a general contractor based in Florida and the Southeast, actually won a national innovation award for its use of AI in construction projects, particularly through its development of AI with Togal.AI. This AI tool automates the process of calculating square footage and takeoffs, a task that traditionally took days but now can be completed in seconds. By integrating this AI in construction, case study Coastal Construction saved around 14,000 labor hours and nearly $1 million in costs.
The use of this technology allowed Coastal to bid more efficiently on large projects such as the Bentley and Aston Martin Residences, helping the company lead innovation in an otherwise under-digitized industry.
AI in Construction Case Study 2 - Soter Analytics
It's exciting to see smaller companies like Soter Analytics stepping up with AI innovations to improve workplace safety! Their AI-powered platform, SoterGenius, helps businesses comply with OSHA standards by analyzing photos and videos for violations in seconds—way faster than traditional methods. This tool isn't just a time-saver, it helps prevent costly fines by identifying hazards before they become problems.
With 90 companies already onboard, Soter is showing how AI tech can make a huge impact, even for industries like construction that are sometimes slower to adopt. Plus, the platform is constantly evolving, aiming to streamline safety checks even further with tools like smart glasses.
AI in Construction Case Study 3 - Doxel
Ever wondered how to keep massive construction projects on schedule and on spec? Doxel’s AI solution is a game-changer, tracking progress with a roaming, camera-equipped robot that captures 3D images of job sites in real time.
One company addressing this challenge is Doxel, which has an AI-based solution that tracks progress on construction projects and provides real time feedback on progress and quality.
“By listening to the industry and understanding the real-world challenges," says Doxel founder Saurabh Ladha, "we’ve harnessed this technology to provide the types of insights that can have true bottom line impact.”
To do this, Doxel uses off the shelf hardware to create a camera-equipped robot that autonomously roams the construction site to capture three-dimensional point clouds of the construction projects. Through these scans, Doxel creates a ‘digital twin’ of the site, giving contractors up-to-the-minute feedback on project quality and timeline.
In December 2023 Texas-based builder Corscale announced it will be employing Doxel's progress tracking to speed the pace of construction and reduce waste on upcoming data center construction.
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