Hoban Construction is enhancing productivity on construction sites by automating the calculation of concrete volumes using artificial intelligence (AI).
On July 28, the company announced that it has developed an AI-based 'automated concrete volume calculation technology' and is currently applying it at pilot sites.
This technology automatically calculates the amount of concrete needed for structural pouring, such as in basements. The AI analyzes blueprints uploaded to a server, and when site technicians mark the pouring areas on the processed drawings, the required concrete volume is calculated in real-time. The results can be viewed by structural component, such as floors, columns, and beams, as well as by concrete strength.
With this system, site technicians can establish more accurate concrete ordering plans based on the automatically generated data. The company expects benefits including reduced work hours, improved accuracy in volume calculations, decreased concrete waste, and enhanced operational efficiency.
Previously, site technicians manually calculated the concrete volumes for each pouring area by reviewing the blueprints. This process could lead to longer calculation times and a higher likelihood of errors, especially for less experienced technicians. Discrepancies between the actual required volume and the calculated amount could result in delays in pouring or leftover concrete, leading to inefficiencies.
Throughout July, Hoban Construction is conducting technical validation at two Hoban Summit sites. The team responsible for technology development plans to incorporate user feedback from the field to refine the features before expanding the application to all sites in August.
Last year, Hoban Construction also developed AI-based window estimation technology, which analyzes blueprints to automatically calculate construction quantities. This technology reduced the time required for estimation and ordering from over three days to about half a day.
The company intends to gradually expand AI-based volume calculation systems, starting with the automated concrete volume calculation technology and including window estimation technology, to enhance the construction quantity estimation framework.
A representative from Hoban Construction stated, "We are utilizing AI not just as a simple work support tool but as a practical means to enhance on-site productivity. We will continue to expand the introduction of AI technology to reduce the workload of field practitioners and improve the accuracy of process and cost management."
Meanwhile, on July 26, Hoban Construction was selected as the contractor for the redevelopment project in the Geumjeong 3 district of Gunpo, Gyeonggi Province. This project involves constructing six buildings with 656 apartments and community facilities, spanning four underground floors and 35 above-ground floors, with a total construction cost of approximately 230 billion won.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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