The implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) in the Malaysia construction industry

• Published in: AIP Conference Proceedings
• Main Author: Mohamed M.A.; Ahmad A.B.; Mohamad D.
• Format: Conference paper
• Language: English
• Published: American Institute of Physics Inc. 2021
• Online Access: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85105616214&doi=10.1063%2f5.0044597&partnerID=40&md5=b8c4c8b9d8148d6f5d4818dd339ed23c

The world is embracing the rise of use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a fundamental shift in the construction industry. In Malaysia, AI is introduced to increase the quality of project delivery. It is believed that AI could help to enhance the project quality within the project duration, cost and design by emerging the latest technology in the construction industry. Regardless of the positive values and advantages arise from the use of AI; the Malaysia construction industry noted the low implementation of AI in local construction industry. This research highlights the importance of AI implementation in our construction industry. The objective of this research is to study the level of AI implementation in the construction industry in Malaysia. The questionnaire type survey was conducted and distributed to respondents among the contractors and consultants; whom are the leading construction industry players in Malaysia. The data collected was presented using graph method. The final results showed the AI implementation in Malaysia construction industry and the number of construction personnel that had experience in handling AI-based software and application in this industry is still low. In conclusion, this research has proposed several approaches and methods that can be taken up by government, construction industry agencies and players on how to increase the level of AI implementation on construction industry in Malaysia. Thus, the outcome of this research will contribute to Malaysia construction industry environment and opening up ways for the era of harnessing AI-based technology construction industry to the fullest potential. © 2021 American Institute of Physics Inc.. All rights reserved.