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Published: October 23, 2026 at 2:26p.m. EDTScott Unger, co-founder and CEO of Kahua, joins BNN Bloomberg to discuss the barriers for construction companies to deploy AI. AI use is widespread in construction, but significant returns remain elusive. A Kahua survey found that only eight per cent of respondents reported significant value from their AI investments. BNN Bloomberg spoke with Scott Unger, CEO of Kahua, to discuss the survey’s findings and what they reveal about the construction industry’s adoption of artificial intelligence. How to set BNN Bloomberg as your preferred source on GoogleKey TakeawaysAI embedded directly into construction applications can deliver greater value than tools used separately from core business processes. Human review remains essential to check AI-generated information before accepting it as fact. Complex construction projects generate vast amounts of data that AI can help manage throughout design, construction and ongoing operations. Consolidating systems can reduce data silos created by numerous applications and project stakeholders.