New AI tool unveiled to cut construction costs, boost project transparency
NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 17 - Kenya’s construction sector has received a major digital upgrade following the launch of SmartBuild AI, the country’s first Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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Kenya's construction sector has launched SmartBuild AI, the country's first AI-powered platform designed to accurately estimate building costs and materials, aiming to boost transparency and cut expenses.
- SmartBuild AI generates real-time material estimates and cost forecasts.
- The platform connects users with architects, engineers, quantity surveyors, contractors, and suppliers.
- A complementary service, SmartBuild Connect, will link homeowners with verified construction professionals, addressing market inefficiencies and rising construction costs.
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The University of Melbourne has spearheaded research to develop DT-GPT, an AI tool capable of creating "digital twins" of patients to accurately predict their future health trajectories. In Kenya, the construction sector has launched SmartBuild AI, the country's first AI-powered platform designed to accurately estimate building costs and boost transparency. Separately, the World Bank is deploying blockchain technology within Kenya's National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) Project. This deployment is intended to guarantee that funds reach their intended beneficiaries, thereby enhancing transparency and accountability.
