AI in Construction: Strategy, Tenders, Ethics & the Future of Work

AI in construction is no longer optional. In this episode of Specify Talks, Jonathan Payne and I were joined by Suzanne Hill, founder of AI for SMEs, to break down AI in plain English for construction businesses. This conversation went beyond tools like ChatGPT and focused on what really matters: strategy, people, data, and process. Suzanne shared insights from working with major contractors, scaling construction businesses from £60m to £200m, and why ignoring AI is now a commercial risk. We also discuss AI-assisted tendering, bid / no-bid decisions, automation in estimating, and why every construction company needs an AI ethics policy. If you work in construction, engineering, architecture, or the built environment and want to understand how AI will impact your business, this episode is essential viewing.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RpuZeKX4kHw