How artificial intelligence can help Kamloops’ construction industry

By Katlyn Eriksen
CFJC Today Kamloops
October 14, 2024
Category: Business & Politics
Region: Canada, Canada West

KAMLOOPS, BC — Business Intelligence for B.C. recently reported that AI-powered robots are helping boost B.C.’s construction industry. On Mitchell Island, for instance, new AI-powered robots were seen moving concrete blocks, demonstrating how this technology can step in when the sector suffers labour shortages. These robots can perform a host of tasks, including lifting and moving heavy objects and monitoring sites for safety issues. Kamloops itself is making significant strides in incorporating AI technology into construction projects. For instance, the Kruger Kamloops Pulp Mill is setting a standard for AI adoption in construction, so much so that it has received $5 million in funding to implement a groundbreaking AI-powered technology. However, AI is also of interest to the instruction industry as a whole, owing to its ability to analyze data, make predictions, and automate processes.

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