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Construction Firms Are Investing Millions in AI--But New BRG Research Shows It Is Not Reducing Headcount, and ROI Remains Unclear
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Construction AI spending is rising but ROI and headcount effects are unclear, so productivity gains are unproven.
AI spend without proven returns
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Evidence of measurable efficiency gains
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Capex without ROI pressures margins
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Nearly seven in 10 organizations have invested at least $250,000 in AI over the past two years, but more leaders see gains in effectiveness than efficiency. NEW YORK, Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Builders and developers are committing serious capital to artificial intelligence (AI) as...
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