Paper and Presentation (1 of 2): Risks, limitations and value of AI and Big Data in Construction management.
Abstract: It’s no longer a matter of whether or not but rather how will AI – Artificial Intelligence transform the management of construction projects.
A large volume of data mostly unstructured data is typically generated by construction projects. Most of that data in construction has traditionally been collected on paper and very limited predictive analytics was performed.
Using big data to gain more insights and make better decisions in construction management by not only accessing significantly more data but by properly analyzing it to draw practical building project conclusions. In fact, big data, like truckloads of bricks or bags of cement, isn’t useful on its own. It’s what you do with it using big data analytics programs that count.
From the design phase using BIM – Building Information Modeling, Unmanned Systems to capture and monitor construction progress, to autonomous equipment or smart embedded sensors for asset and project management, this presentation will address the following learning objectives:
- Defining the types of data generated during the life cycle of construction projects
- Identifying the trends for integration of technology in construction management
- Reviewing case examples of AI integration in the build environment
- Recognizing the value of AI and Big data applications in construction management
- Assessing the risks and limitations of transforming and applying smart technology and AI
PMI Talent Triangle: Technical Project Management
Paper and Presentation (2 of 2): Financial impact of unmanned systems, and Artificial intelligence (AI) on construction industry and project management practices
Abstract:
- Lack of innovation and delayed adaptation
- Fiscally conservative company culture resistant to new technologies
- Inadequate knowledge transfer and dissemination from project to project
- Weak project monitoring
Unmanned and Artificial Intelligence (AI) based systems are disruptive technologies that can improve the above mentioned shortcomings; however, this technologies are underutilized by the construction industry. The main focus of this paper is on:
- Analysis of the cultural readiness and resistance of construction industry/companies towards technology.
- Inefficient change management and change agent proficiency in construction industry
- Analysis of the financial impact of the unmanned systems and AI technology on construction industry.
The paper consists of both qualitative and qualitative analysis. The research measured the North American based construction companies, Technology Readiness Index (TRI) in terms of unmanned systems and AI implementation. Qualitative method was used to determine the root cause for the construction industry’s cultural and organizational resistance towards integration of Unmanned and AI based systems into their practice. Quantitative method was used to determine the potential financial impact of disruptive technologies (unmanned and AI systems) on construction industry and particularly construction project management practices.
PMI Talent Triangle: Strategic and Business Management
Biography: Dr. Azzeddine Oudjehane has over 20 years of experience leading multi-disciplinary projects in R&D, business innovation and market development working with various stakeholders from Academia, Government and Industry. Azzeddine holds graduate degrees in both Applied Science and Business Administration. He is the Principal of AZZO Consulting and is currently teaching construction project management courses at SAIT.
In 2012, Azzeddine joined the first undergraduate BSc in Construction Project Management in Canada. Azzeddine strives through teaching excellence to train the next generation of construction project managers in Alberta and Canada, while developing scholarly applied research that meets the needs of the Alberta industries.
In 2014, Azzeddine was elected to the Board of Directors of the Alberta Chapter of the Canada Green Building Council, where he led various green building initiatives across Alberta, including the 1st Green School Summit in Canada held in Calgary in September 2015.
Azzeddine has continuously advocated the benefits of sustainable construction inside the classroom at SAIT preparing the next generation of leaders in construction. He has also led and supported various applied research projects demonstrating the feasibility and value of sustainable practices in construction and deconstruction. One of his current research emphases is on bringing innovative and energy efficient and sustainable construction methods to Alberta. He also collaborates and continues supporting the Unmanned Aerial Systems research team at SAIT with a focus on the various applications and implications of UAVs, in construction project management.
With over 100 publications and presentations at international conferences, Dr. Oudjehane serves in various journal review committees and has chaired sessions at conferences. In the past year, he gave several presentations and keynotes on the role of innovation for sustainable construction practices.
