Achieving Better Project Outcomes Through Autonomy, a Report with Hexagon

Construction is often known for lagging in technology implementation, yet, that is quickly changing. Jobsites produce an average of 197 million assets over the course of a project, which are often disconnected, inaccurate or incomplete. These pictures, files, videos, change orders and other assets can be challenging to connect, but if they are properly collected, stored, organized and analyzed they can reveal powerful insights. One way to do so is using autonomous tools.

Leaders who can implement autonomous solutions to assess risks and improve operations effectiveness will be able to improve productivity, sustainability and profitability. In partnership with Hexagon, our team surveyed more than 1,000 technology leaders in commercial general contracting firms about how they’re using autonomous solutions to solve some of construction’s biggest problems.

Here are a few of our findings:

• 84% of firms use autonomous technology in their operations.
• 32% use autonomous project management tools for activities such as billing and scheduling.
• 17% use fully autonomous robotics. • 39% associate autonomous technology with equipment, with only 10% consider artificial intelligence.
• 60% of leaders believe autonomy sill significantly impact market competitiveness, profitability, owner satisfaction and sustainability.

“The insights unlocked from autonomy will make our jobsites safer, more efficient and less wasteful than ever before, making it possible to build a world where both people and industry sustainably thrive,” said Thomas Harring, president of Hexagon’s geosystems division.

Through case studies and survey data, we outline the current state of autonomous technology, how companies are adopting it and how you can align technology with your business priorities. Download the full construction automation report to read all the insights.