Gamuda: Applying AI is a strategic move to compete.

Gamuda (Malaysia) is a pioneer in applying artificial intelligence (AI) to construction projects. This is because AI contributes to improving quality, ensuring timely completion, and guaranteeing safety and efficiency for projects.

Malaysian Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo and Google Cloud Regional Director Serene Sia jointly signed a commemorative plaque marking the founding of the Gamuda AI Academy in the presence of Gamuda Group's Chief Digital Officer, John Lim Ji Xiong. - Photo: Gamuda

AI improves construction quality.

According to technology experts, AI has been ushering in a new era of productivity and value, where machines can assist humans in all areas of life, including the construction industry.

With the power of AI, machines such as automated wall-building robots, excavators, and tunnel boring machines are transforming the way humans construct massive structures.

These machines not only improve efficiency but also minimize errors, making project implementation faster, safer, and more cost-effective.

In the high-rise construction sector, China's automated wall-laying robots have impressed by accurately laying thousands of bricks in just a few hours, accelerating construction speed at major sites in Shenzhen and Shanghai.

These machines work tirelessly, creating durable, modern structures that bear the mark of the technologically advanced era.

Furthermore, the construction industry is becoming the latest sector to benefit from the AI ​​boom—a technology that allows machines to "learn" and operate without human intervention. Simultaneously, machines can analyze massive amounts of data, surpassing human capabilities.

According to Upmetrics, the global construction industry was valued at $12.74 trillion in 2023, with more than 738,000 companies operating as of 2020.

The construction industry is projected to reap significant benefits from disruptive technologies such as AI. High infrastructure demand, a shortage of skilled labor, and stakeholder pressure for transparency and data integration have driven the sector's digitalization.

According to construction experts, construction and engineering businesses in Malaysia are using the second-highest average amount of digital technology in the region, after India, with new technology investments accounting for approximately 23% of their budgets.

AI plays a key role in Gamuda's construction business.

Gamuda Bhd, one of the pioneering businesses, has aggressively digitized, not only in Malaysia but also across the region. The company views digitalization as a strategic move to compete by enhancing value throughout the project lifecycle – from design, bidding, financing to procurement.

In particular, when participating in the construction of the MRT system in the Klang Valley, Gamuda utilized an automated tunnel boring machine fleet, integrated with AI, to accelerate progress and control risks, including safety and cost.

Ten years ago, Gamuda began implementing the building information model, even before it became an industry standard in Malaysia.

Gamuda recognizes the need for a common platform that allows all team members, regardless of location, to collaborate and analyze project data seamlessly.

This progress was marked by the company's adoption of Autodesk Construction Cloud in September 2022, integrating it into the Gamuda digital operating system – a platform that harnesses the superior potential of artificial intelligence.

At the launch of the Gamuda AI Academy on October 11th, Chief Digital Officer John Lim Ji Xiong affirmed that the construction industry is well-suited to digitalization, as many aspects are operated based on data.

GDOS is now the standard ecosystem for all Gamuda projects, consolidating enterprise data and providing cloud support from Google Cloud.

"We focus on value-creating solutions that improve efficiency from design, engineering, supply chain, to procurement and field operations, all managed through a dashboard that provides a comprehensive and real-time view," said Mr. Lim.

This technology not only reduces reliance on information update calls but also enables the use of AI in processing information requests, managing customer order changes, and processing payments.

AI is the key to Gamuda becoming a technology company instead of just a construction business.

The application of AI has opened new avenues in organizational knowledge management by transforming it into digital repositories.

"AI in construction helps the industry overcome daunting challenges such as cost overruns, delays, safety concerns, skilled labor shortages, and changing business models," added Mr. Lim.

Malaysian Digital Minister YB Gobind Singh Deo experiences hands-on demonstrations of AI technologies, including Bot Unify, Building Information Modeling Augmented Reality (BIMAR), the newly launched GL Connect Portal, and the Automated Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) simulator - Photo: Gamuda

Setting a new standard for the digital construction industry.

At the Autodesk University 2024 event in San Diego, Lim, along with Autodesk Senior Vice President Jim Lynch, shared Gamuda's digital transformation story with over 30,000 global attendees.

He emphasized that AI will continue to play a crucial role as machines become increasingly capable of mimicking human cognitive functions, such as problem-solving and pattern recognition.

AI is now assisting engineers and architects in designing and managing buildings more efficiently, especially in complex infrastructure projects, helping to minimize risks and design conflicts during the planning phase.

With the involvement of multiple subcontractors, AI allows the main contractor to monitor and manage risk factors, focusing resources on the most important issues.

In addition, AI also supports real-time timeline prediction, helping to prevent overspending and delays.

AI has also contributed to improved productivity and safety on construction sites, from Gamuda's automated excavators to autonomous construction machinery that performs repetitive tasks more efficiently.

Last May, Minister for Digital Gobind Singh Deo stated that Microsoft's $2.2 billion investment in AI and cloud computing development in Malaysia demonstrated the country's strong appeal to major investors.

Microsoft is committed to contributing to the development of AI and cloud computing infrastructure, enabling domestic companies like Gamuda to fully leverage AI technology.

With Gamuda actively adopting AI in construction, this investment will significantly support the development of AI and cloud infrastructure, opening up opportunities for businesses to continue their digital transformation.

The application of AI not only helps Gamuda enhance its competitiveness but also enables the company to flexibly implement complex projects in many countries and territories such as Australia, Singapore, Vietnam, Taiwan (China) and the United Kingdom.

Source: https://tuoitre.vn/gamuda-ung-dung-ai-la-buoc-di-chien-luoc-de-canh-tranh-20241101183123574.htm