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Make It Digital AI Series: Make It Digital AI-02 Article 03/26 AI-based solutions for the construction sector: from automated MEP design to high-precision reality capture The landscape of AI- based solutions is expanding rapidly, ranging from automated Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) design to high-precision reality capture. The digital transformation of the construction industry is currently transitioning from static Building Information Modeling (BIM) toward an integrated "Cognitive Construction" ecosystem. While 2025 recorded a benchmark $6.57 billion in construction technology investments, the strategic focus has shifted: 64% of this capital is now allocated to productivity-enhancing tools, specifically AI and automation. Building upon our previous analysis of digital twin foundations, we now examine frontier products—from generative MEP engineering to multi-agent design support—that are addressing the industry’s most persistent labor shortages and efficiency bottlenecks . The evolution of generative design and BIM optimization The design phase represents the critical leverage point for both carbon and cost reduction, where AI-driven generative design is redefining architectural and engineering boundaries. A significant advancement in this field is represented by Clev.ai, an AI-based solution specifically designed to streamline the BIM authoring process. By automating repetitive modeling tasks and facilitating data-driven decision-making within the BIM environment, Clev.ai enables designers to reduce technical overhead and focus on architectural quality, ensuring that complex information models remain consistent and optimized throughout the project lifecycle. In the field of structural optimization, Autodesk Forma has deployed a cloud-based AI platform that enables real-time environmental analysis. By processing complex datasets—including wind patterns, solar radiation, and acoustic levels—the system allows designers to evaluate thousands of iterations in seconds. This ensures that a building’s massing and orientation are optimized for passive energy performance long before groundbreaking. Structural efficiency is further enhanced by computational pioneers such as Hyperganic. Their AI-driven algorithmic engineering enables the creation of complex, 3D-printable structural components that mimic trabecular biological structures. These elements are engineered through "functional gradients," where material density is strategically allocated only where mechanical stress requires it. This produces high-performance components that utilize up to 40% less material than traditional concrete or steel casting.
Make It Digital Robot&Automation Series: Make It Digital Rob-02 Article 02/26 Robotic & Automation for Construction: Robotic Products for Digital Workflows The systemic change toward a digitally integrated construction site could be enhanced on the physical deployment of robotic units capable of bridging the gap between digital representation of built environment via CAD and BIM, and jobsite execution. Following our analysis of the stakeholders driving this evolution, we now focus on some of the robotic products which are currently optimizing tasks automation and addressing human augmentation tasks deployment. These technologies address core industry challenges: labor shortages, safety risks in repetitive tasks, and the persistent productivity gap. By classifying these solutions based on their field of application, ranging from general building operations to specialized infrastructure works, we can observe how automation is replacing manual, error-prone processes with high-precision digital execution. The perspective is to transition from traditional manual labor to a proactive, data-driven construction environment. Automated construction operations and site execution Building on-site operations: layout and structural masonry The initial phase of any on-site operation requires the precise translation of digital designs into physical coordinates. The HP SitePrint layout robot serves this specific function, autonomously printing complex floor plans directly onto the jobsite slab. By integrating directly with cloud-based BIM data, the system eliminates the traditional, manual marking process. Its impact is measured by the reduction in layout time and the high-fidelity alignment between the "as-designed" and "as-built" setting out, preventing downstream errors. Moving from layout to structural assembly, the FBR Hadrian X represents a significant shift in autonomous masonry . This truck-mounted system utilizes a telescopic boom to lay structural blocks according to a 3D CAD model. By using a specialized adhesive instead of traditional mortar, the Hadrian X achieves high lay rates and structural precision with minimal material waste. This application is highly effective for residential and commercial building shells where speed and consistency are primary drivers for schedule optimization.
Make It Green Bio-based Series: Make It Green BIO-02 Article 01/26 Bio-based building materials & products for construction: building components and elements The transition toward a sustainable built environment relies on the physical integration of low-impact materials into building structures. Following our analysis of the stakeholders driving this sector, we now focus on the products currently under development that are redefining the performance of both the building envelope and internal systems. These materials are moving beyond traditional timber to include high-performance composites derived from agricultural waste, fungi, and bio-polymers, aiming to replace carbon-intensive plastics, mineral wool, and concrete with alternatives that act as active carbon sinks. The evolution of the bio-based building envelope The building envelope serves as the primary interface for energy efficiency, and current innovation is focused on optimizing thermal regulation through biological feedstock. In the sector of openings and frames, Indresmat has developed a thermal-break window frame solution using a proprietary bio-based polyurethane. By using natural oil based raw materials up to 65-75% biosourced materials, they produce frames that offer windows with thermal transmittance values (0,88 W/m2K) exceeding current regulatory requirements while reducing C-Footprint that replace 100% fossil based polyurethane applications for insulation. Thermal insulation is also being transformed by the use of mycelium and wood waste. Mykor produces highly insulating panels by growing fungal root structures on industrial wood residues. This process creates a carbon-negative product that sequesters more carbon during its growth phase than is emitted during its processing. These panels achieve thermal conductivity levels comparable to mineral wool but offer superior acoustic performance and fire resistance without the use of toxic chemicals. Complementing these solutions are advanced bio-foams and bioceramics, such as those developed by 4D-Mater . Their "Grow-Foams" leverage porous biological structures to provide a high strength-to-weight ratio, offering a lightweight alternative for infill panels and partitions. Similarly, for structural and infill masonry, the Mattone di Canapa by Biomat (Pedone Working) represents a mature solution. This hemp brick, composed of hemp shives and natural lime binders. It provides high thermal inertia and regulates indoor humidity, ensuring superior hygrometric comfort for occupants a circular business model using hemp cultivation waste.
