AI is already being used across the construction lifecycle, from design and tendering through to project delivery, but adoption remains uneven across the sector.
Drawing on his role at CECA and engagement with both contractors and government, Ben breaks down how AI in construction and infrastructure is being applied in practice, where it’s delivering value today, and where uncertainty still exists.
The conversation explores the growing gap between early adopters and the wider industry, alongside the role of skills, policy and investment in making AI work at scale, while still relying on human expertise.
Topics covered:
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How AI is being used across the construction lifecycle? -
AI is already s upporting tendering, design, scheduling, cost forecasting, safety analysis and reporting across projects. -
Is AI replacing or enhancing expertise? -
AI supports efficiency and decision-making, but professional judgment remains essential. -
The reality of cost and fragmented supply chains -
AI can improve efficiency in repeatable tasks, but long-standing industry challenges remain. -
Who is at risk of being left behind as AI adoption accelerates? -
While larger organisations are moving quickly, many SMEs risk falling behind without the right support, skills and investment. -
The role of government and policy in shaping AI adoption -
What regulation and standards are needed to ensure safe, consistent and sector-wide adoption?
AI adoption is already underway across the sector, but progress isn’t evenly distributed. Larger contractors are moving quickly, while many SMEs risk being left behind without the right support, skills and investment.
Closing that gap will be critical. Not just for individual businesses, but for how the entire infrastructure sector delivers projects in the future. That means addressing the skills challenge, creating the right policy environment and ensuring AI can be adopted safely and at scale.
Whether you’re working in construction, infrastructure, policy or digital transformation, this episode draws on CECA’s unique position at the centre of industry and government to explore what’s happening now and what needs to change next.
Listen now to understand how AI, policy and skills will shape the future of project delivery.
