LeanAI: A method for AEC practitioners to effectively plan AI implementations
Ashwin Agrawal, Vishal Singh, and Martin Fischer

TL;DR
LeanAI is a structured method designed to help AEC practitioners clearly define AI project goals, capabilities, and limitations early in planning, thereby reducing failures and accelerating AI adoption in the industry.
Contribution
The paper introduces the LeanAI method, a novel approach that improves AI planning in AEC by clarifying project scope and stakeholder roles to enhance success rates.
Findings
Increased clarity in AI project planning.
Improved stakeholder communication and understanding.
Potential for higher success rates in AI implementations.
Abstract
Recent developments in Artificial Intelligence (AI) provide unprecedented automation opportunities in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry. However, despite the enthusiasm regarding the use of AI, 85% of current big data projects fail. One of the main reasons for AI project failures in the AEC industry is the disconnect between those who plan or decide to use AI and those who implement it. AEC practitioners often lack a clear understanding of the capabilities and limitations of AI, leading to a failure to distinguish between what AI should solve, what it can solve, and what it will solve, treating these categories as if they are interchangeable. This lack of understanding results in the disconnect between AI planning and implementation because the planning is based on a vision of what AI should solve without considering if it can or will solve it. To address…
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Taxonomy
TopicsBIM and Construction Integration · Occupational Health and Safety Research · Construction Project Management and Performance
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