Construction and engineering have never stood still. Throughout my career I have seen our industry transformed by digitization and BIM. AI-based solutions represent the next major step in that journey.

While technical knowledge will always be essential, the future will increasingly value problem solving, communication, creativity, collaboration and the ability to make good decisions using data and technology

Eileen Faherty, Kirby

Industry leaders like Kirby are investing in bespoke models that have the company in their DNA, thanks to a development process which feeds them a diet consisting entirely of native information.

Kirby’s in-house bot ‘KAI’ is linked at every level to how the company operates and is designed to perform as a personal assistant for each colleague, providing clarity on any query about a project. Thanks to the foresight which led to KAI’s development, this company is well-positioned to reap the benefits of a rapidly developing tool for the construction industry.