APPLICATION OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY: ADVANTAGES, DISADVANTAGES AND SECURITY ISSUES
Published
November 9, 2026
Issue
Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): Journal of Global Scientific Innovations
Pages
16-25
Open Access · CC BY 4.0
Abstract
This article examines the application of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in the construction industry, its advantages and disadvantages, as well as problems related to data security. The article analyses the role of AI in design, safety assurance, quality control, cost management and maintenance. It also covers issues of leakage of open data, documents containing commercial secrets, financial documents and payment methods, hacker attacks, document storage and legal liability. The study is based on an analysis of international reports, scholarly literature and practical cases. The article is intended for students and young professionals.
Keywords:
artificial intelligence, construction industry, BIM, cybersecurity, data leakage, financial documents, hacker attacks, legal liability.
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