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AI reshapes construction teams more often than it cuts jobs: report

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Artificial intelligence is changing construction teams more often than shrinking them, according to a report from BRG. Among North American respondents, 46% changed team structures and 38% retrained employees, while 18% added headcount in certain areas and 11% reduced it because of AI, per the report. Over two-thirds of North American respondents invested at least $250,000 in AI over the previous two years, including 37% that spent $1 million or more, the survey found. Despite the widespread adoption and spend, 15% said they’d fully integrated the technology across projects and operations. Dive Insight: BRG surveyed 109 executives involved in AI implementation in July 2026, including 58 builders and 51 owners. Most findings reflect 65 North American respondents. Surveyed builders were mainly small- to mid-sized general contractors and construction managers; owners were primarily larger developers and real estate investment trusts.

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