The Association of Professional Builders (APB) has rolled out artificial intelligence (AI) training to keep builders ahead of the tech-in-construction curve.

As AI transforms the way people live and work, the APB is preparing to roll out a training module to educate its members.

“We’ve been talking about AI for years but with the launch of ChatGPT we realised just how quickly it was gaining traction globally, and as such we didn’t want to be left behind,” APB co-founder Russ Stephens says.

“We decided to engage an AI consultant to implement a framework in our company, ensure that we were ahead of the curve and that our 750 members could come along with us. Once we put this framework in place and started implementing it, we were at a point where the path forward became much clearer.”

Not only can AI assist construction companies with planning, but it can also optimise the use of resources, assist with managing timelines and achieve greater efficiency.

With a report from Global Market Insights suggests that AI in construction is expected to be worth $151.1 billion by 2032, Russ and his team are among the industry’s first to educate builders on the advancement of AI technology.