The AI Revolution

Engineering Inc. magazine

Artificial Intelligence is Transforming How Engineers Work

Human ingenuity has always been at the center of great engineering. Throughout the centuries, the accumulated knowledge of design, engineering, and construction experts has led to an impressive array of projects—from canals and viaducts to bridges and modern high-rise buildings.

But suddenly the ground is shifting. The rapid advance of artificial intelligence (AI), including generative AI (GenAI) tools that incorporate large language models, is redefining what it means to be an engineer. Although technology is nothing new to the profession—CAD and BIM tools have automated numerous processes, for example—AI is now extending the scope and boundaries of engineering.

The opportunities are substantial. AI can help firms stream­line and improve processes, increase efficiency, understand costs, assist with design functions, predict failures, and identify main­tenance requirements for projects. It also can aid in decision-making and unlock innovation at scale—and even generate ideas that humans have never considered.

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