AI in Construction 2025<\/em> report, which is based on responses from more than 2,200 professionals worldwide, reveals both the enormous potential and pressing challenges facing the sector as the construction industry stands on the brink of a digital transformation.<\/p>\nDespite the low adoption rate, optimism about the technology remains high. Nearly 70 per cent of project managers and quantity surveyors believe AI will help them deliver greater value, with 40 per cent expecting AI to have its biggest impact in shaping smarter, faster project design over the next five years.<\/p>\n
The barriers are real, however. Almost half of those surveyed cited a lack of skilled personnel, more than a third cited system integration challenges, and 30 per cent listed poor data quality as reasons adoption has been slow.<\/p>\n
Many companies are investing in the technology, with a quarter of surveyed firms planning to increase AI spending in the next 12 months, but that commitment is not consistent across the industry. Some 28 per cent of survey respondents indicated no plans to spend on AI, and 22 per cent remain unsure.<\/p>\n
The report warns of a widening gap between investment ambition and organizational readiness. Many firms are preparing to spend on AI despite widespread skills shortages, raising concerns about whether investments will deliver real value. While the research indicates strong optimism around AI\u2019s role in scheduling, risk management and cost control, RICS has been calling for industry, government and professional bodies to collaborate on clear roadmaps, ethical guardrails and upskilling initiatives.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis timely report provides a valuable global snapshot of how professionals across the built environment are thinking about AI; where they see potential, what\u2019s holding them back, and how prepared they feel,\u201d stated Maureen Ehrenberg, acting president-elect at RICS. \u201cThe challenge now is to ensure AI is adopted responsibly, ethically and in ways that deliver real public good.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThe construction sector is at a tipping point,\u201d added Anil Sawhney, head of sustainability at RICS. \u201cDespite the hype in the media, over 2,200 global responses to our Global Construction Monitor<\/em> survey reveal low adoption with a growing confidence in AI\u2019s potential. To achieve tangible progress, our sector must focus on high-quality data, compelling value propositions, organisational readiness and strong leadership to champion the responsible use of AI.\u201d<\/p>\nwww.rics.org<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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