French construction giant Eiffage is partnering with Google Cloud to apply AI to the design and implementation of concrete in construction
The collaboration will see Eiffage develop an internal technology platform based on Google Cloud AI solutions, such as BigQuery, Apigee, Vertex AI and Gemini.
The contractor said the partnership will foster the adoption of AI in construction operations in order to boost the efficiency of its tasks, processes and activities.
Eiffage will focus on “the design and implementation of concrete use cases”.
It added that Eiffage’s IT platform will also benefit from the lower-carbon footprint and higher sustainability performance of Google Cloud’s infrastructure, supporting its own sustainability strategy.
Fostering understanding of AI in construction
Furthermore, the collaboration includes the creation of a data and AI curriculum within its cross-divisional training platform, Eiffage University.
This will aim to foster a better understanding of the technology and its potential, growing the skills and competences of employees and ultimately enabling them to own and lead on innovation.
Jean Philippe Faure, chief information officer at Eiffage, said: “AI is here to help our teams, regardless of their functions, entities, or geographies.
“This partnership aims to harness the full potential of our data, leveraging our integrated information system, ERPs widely deployed across the group and various operations to improve efficiency, create value and drive sustainable growth, while maintaining the highest security standards.”
Isabelle Fraine, managing director France at Google Cloud added: “Eiffage’s AI strategy is based on a strong data foundation, a human-first approach to implementation, open technologies and built-in security.
“We are thrilled to support this undertaking and help Eiffage move from AI experimentation to AI construction.”
Eiffage is works across construction, real estate and urban development, civil engineering, roads, energy and concessions. The company employs 78,200 people.
It generated revenue of €21.8bn in 2023, of which 31% was outside France.
