Buildots has launched Dot, an interactive AI assistant for construction management that answers direct questions with up-to-date information about the status of building activities
Powered by OpenAI’s GPT models, Dot is the first generative AI construction management tool, leveraging Buildots’ dataset to provide actionable insights in response to direct questions.
It can cross-reference multiple data points to provide analysis, making it easier to track progress and provide visibility to resolve issues before they escalate.
Buildots’ centralized construction management platform captures and analyzes site detail through advanced AI and computer vision. It provides objective progress analytics, enabling teams to maximize productivity, predict delays and ensure efficient resource allocation.
A new way of accessing project information
Recognizing that information is best consumed in various formats, Dot now complements Buildots’ visual interfaces by offering a more flexible and intuitive way for users with varying levels of technical expertise and knowledge to interact with the vast amount of project data at their fingertips.
“At Buildots, our mission has always been to enable better construction management to allow site leaders to deliver projects on time and within budget,” said Roy Danon, co-founder and CEO of Buildots.
“With Dot, we’re enabling a whole new way of accessing project information, as if they’re speaking with a colleague, receiving precise insights when they need them. This AI assistant is transformative, giving project team superpowers in terms of how they can access and interpret project data to enhance decision-making.”
Construction management teams can ask Dot ask Dot about progress percentages, task completions, or trade-specific updates using everyday language.
They can follow up on those questions to dig deep and get invaluable information that would otherwise be difficult or time consuming to obtain.
Dot also provides answers for work readiness start and end dates, and even handles more complex queries with multiple criteria, uncovering deeper insights and connecting disparate data points.
Superintendents can use Dot to guide subcontractors by cross-referencing conditions and ensuring multiple prerequisites are met before starting new tasks. For instance, a superintendent might ask, “Give me a list of apartments where drywall closure is completed but bathroom tiling hasn’t started,” enabling them to prioritize the right tasks and allocate resources efficiently.
Simplifying data retrieval
With an understanding of industry-specific terminology and project context, Dot simplifies the process of data retrieval for all users, regardless of their familiarity with technical terms.
Sajjad Siraty, project director at North American construction firm Ledcor, said: “Buildot’s new AI assistant Dot will save our project teams even more time by providing detailed and up-to-date site progress data with simple prompts.
“It’s exciting to see how Buildots are utilizing AI to provide further value for the construction industry with features that can be easily used by project teams and executives.”
Nick Leach, Director of Digital Construction at Sir Robert McAlpine, added: “There is real value and potential in the use of Dot.
“I can see more members across our project teams, including our senior executives, engaging further and getting value from this new functionality in their day-to-day adoption and enhancing business insights that it will bring.”
