M10-07 · AI + Architecture & Construction Technology

Construction Technology & Innovation

AI + Architecture & Construction Technology →

The emerging tech stack that's changing how projects get built. Covers drone surveying and photogrammetry with DJI Terra, reality capture using Matterport and ReCap for as-built documentation, AI-powered safety monitoring with Smartvid.io and Newmetrix, prefabrication and modular construction logistics, 360-degree progress documentation with OpenSpace, and building a business case for technology adoption. Students learn to be the construction technology champion who evaluates, implements, and measures the impact of new tools on project outcomes.

30 Hours
8 Learning objectives
Evaluate Bloom's ceiling (?)
5 Competencies

Learning Objectives

Objectives

Depth
  • Plan and execute a drone survey for a construction site — flight planning, data capture, photogrammetric processing with DJI Terra, and deliverable generation (orthomosaics, elevation models, volumetric calculations) Apply
  • Capture and process reality data using Matterport and ReCap — producing 3D models, point clouds, and as-built documentation for renovation and facilities management use cases Apply
  • Configure and interpret AI safety monitoring platforms (Smartvid.io / Newmetrix) — setting up hazard detection rules, reviewing flagged incidents, and generating safety trend reports Apply
  • Evaluate the ROI of construction technology implementations by quantifying productivity gains, risk reduction, rework avoidance, and comparing against adoption costs Evaluate
  • Explain prefabrication and modular construction logistics — design-for-manufacturing principles, transportation constraints, site sequencing, and the coordination requirements that differ from traditional construction Understand
  • Use 360-degree photo documentation platforms (OpenSpace) to track progress against BIM models, identify deviations, and create visual records for dispute resolution Apply
  • Evaluate emerging construction technologies (robotics, 3D printing, autonomous equipment, digital twins) using readiness criteria — technical maturity, workforce requirements, regulatory barriers, and proven use cases Evaluate
  • Build a technology implementation recommendation for a construction firm — needs assessment, vendor evaluation, pilot plan, success metrics, and change management strategy Evaluate

Levels: Remember · Understand · Apply · Analyze · Evaluate · Create — highest demands most original thinking.

What You'll Master

Drone Surveying & Photogrammetry

Planning flights, capturing data, processing with DJI Terra, and producing deliverables — orthomosaics, elevation models, and volumetric calculations for earthwork and progress tracking.

Reality Capture & Documentation

Using Matterport, ReCap, and OpenSpace for 3D scanning, point cloud workflows, as-built documentation, and 360-degree progress tracking against BIM models.

AI Safety Monitoring

Configuring and interpreting AI-powered safety platforms that detect hazards from jobsite imagery, flag incidents, and generate trend reports for safety programs.

Prefab & Modular Logistics

Understanding design-for-manufacturing, transportation constraints, site sequencing, and the coordination requirements unique to prefabricated and modular construction.

Technology Evaluation & Adoption

Assessing emerging technologies for construction firms — ROI analysis, vendor evaluation, pilot planning, success metrics, and change management for technology adoption.

What You'll Build

Technology Implementation Recommendation Report — A complete technology assessment for a realistic construction firm scenario: a needs assessment identifying operational pain points, evaluation of 3 candidate technologies with vendor comparison matrices, a detailed pilot plan for the recommended solution (scope, timeline, success metrics, resource requirements), an ROI projection with quantified productivity and risk reduction benefits, and a change management strategy addressing workforce adoption. Demonstrates the ability to lead construction technology initiatives from evaluation through implementation.

Industry Tools, Not Toy Projects

DJI Terra

Drone mapping and photogrammetry software for processing aerial imagery into orthomosaics, 3D models, and terrain elevation data.

Matterport

3D reality capture platform for creating immersive digital twins of physical spaces — as-built documentation, virtual walkthroughs, and measurement tools.

Autodesk ReCap

Point cloud processing software for converting laser scan and photogrammetry data into usable 3D models for design and construction workflows.

Smartvid.io / Newmetrix

AI-powered safety and quality platforms that analyze jobsite photos and videos to detect hazards, flag PPE violations, and track safety trends.

OpenSpace

360-degree photo documentation platform for automated progress tracking, BIM comparison, and creating complete visual records of construction progress.

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