Expert systems within the construction industry in the UK

The aim of this article is to establish a number of issues relevant to the applications of expert systems related to the UK construction industry. The following areas are discussed:

1. (1) Expert systems currently used in practical circumstances within the construction industry in the UK.

2. (2) The benefits of using expert systems in construction firms.

3. (3) The reasons affecting the acceptance of expert systems within the construction industry.

4. (4) The areas in which construction firms require expert systems development.

A questionnaire survey has been conducted involving a number of leading building companies in the UK industry to investigate to above points. A statistical analysis has been carried out and the results are presented and analyzed.