Why AI is the best thing to happen to construction since Brunelleschi

Construction is on the brink of its biggest transformation in 600 years. AI is not just improving workflows – it’s redefining how buildings are designed, estimated, and produced. From automating coordination and predicting risk to enabling factory-scale construction, AI is turning construction into a faster, more precise, and more scalable industry.

Drawing on a decade in technology and a front-row seat at Suffolk Technologies – where we’ve evaluated and partnered with hundreds of the most advanced startups in AI, robotics, and automation – this session cuts through the hype to reveal what’s real, what’s coming next, and who will win.

If Brunelleschi’s dome marked the beginning of modern construction, AI marks the beginning of its industrialisation. The question is no longer if AI will transform construction, but who will lead the transformation.