By Yermys Peña
Special for El Inmobiliario
I have been in the world of architecture and construction for years, and if there is one thing I have learned, it is that this industry rewards those who evolve and leaves behind those who resist change.
Today, I want to talk to you about a silent revolution that is transforming everything : artificial intelligence in construction .
It's not a passing trend or just another tool in our software. It's a new way of thinking, designing, and building. And whether you like it or not, it's already changing the game .
Will AI replace architects and builders?
No. But it will replace those who don't use it.
Machines lack intuition and creativity, but they possess something humans cannot match: the ability to process and optimize millions of data points in seconds . And that is revolutionizing the industry.
Generative design: Algorithms that create thousands of versions of a project in seconds, optimizing costs, efficiency, and sustainability.
Construction automation: Robots and drones that reduce errors, accelerate timelines, and decrease waste.
Predictive analytics: AI that anticipates problems on construction sites before they occur, reducing risks and unnecessary costs.
And this is where the big difference lies. The architect or builder who knows how to integrate AI doesn't lose their job; they become 10 times more efficient.
The biggest mistake you can make today
I still hear people say, "This is just a fad , "It doesn't affect my work ," or worse, "This doesn't apply to my business .
I heard that same argument when CAD arrived, when BIM appeared, and when the first 3D printers started manufacturing structures. And we all know what happened next: those who didn't adapt disappeared from the market .
This is not the first time that technology has changed our industry, but it is the fastest and most radical.
If AI is already here, what does it mean for you?
🔹 If you are an architect, designer, or engineer: AI won't replace you, but it will change what is expected of you. Your value will lie in strategy, vision, and the use of technology to enhance your creativity.
🔹 If you work in construction or real estate development: AI is optimizing costs, materials, and execution times. Ignoring it is not only a bad decision, it's a financial risk.
🔹 If you run a business or make strategic decisions: Automation is redefining efficiency in the industry. Understanding and implementing it is the difference between growing and falling behind.
Here comes the unexpected…
If after reading this you think: "It sounds interesting, but it's still a long way off before this affects me," I have bad news for you .
The change has already begun. And if you wait too long, by the time you decide to act, others will have already taken the lead.
AI is not the enemy. The enemy is resistance to change.
The question is: are you going to be one of those who watch from the sidelines or one of those who design the future?
