Lean Project Management and AI Transform Construction

AI is being adopted in construction to improve visibility into supplier, lead-time, and procurement risks earlier in the project cycle.

The article contrasts lean manufacturing with construction and frames AI as a way to make megaproject planning more predictable.

Krane, a 2022 startup led by Eshan Jayamane, offers a real-time platform and AI agents for submittals, deliveries, purchase orders, and supply-chain issues.

The company recently raised $9 million to expand its construction workflow software and reduce delays and cost overruns.