AI as a force multiplier in the era of the estimator talent gap

The construction industry is losing experienced estimators to retirement faster than it can train replacements, and AI tools are stepping in to fill the gap by automating judgment-heavy estimation work. This shift positions artificial intelligence as a critical solution to maintain productivity and expertise as the workforce ages.

As senior estimators retire faster than they can be replaced, AI is emerging as the industry’s new backbone of judgment.

This story was originally published by Construction Dive.