Word count: 6000 words

Objectives to cover:

  • Introduction – Establishes the context, background, and significance of AI integration in the construction industry.

  • Overview of AI in Construction – Describes key AI technologies and current applications transforming construction workflows.

  • Human Expertise in Construction – Highlights the critical role of human decision-making and limitations of manual processes.

  • Frameworks for Human-AI Collaboration – Explores models such as co-working, augmentation, and human-in-the-loop systems.

  • Design and Planning Optimization – Discusses how AI-human collaboration improves architectural design and project planning.

  • Safety and Quality Enhancements – Covers AI-driven safety management, risk prediction, and defect detection processes.

  • Resource Management and Automation – Examines applications in scheduling, resource allocation, and autonomous machinery.

  • Benefits, Challenges, and Opportunities – Analyzes the productivity gains, technical barriers, and ethical implications of AI use.

  • Conclusion – Summarizes insights and outlines future research directions and policy considerations in AI-enhanced construction.

Reference:  Harvard style