AI reduces workplace accidents on large construction sites by 35%.

The integration of‘artificial intelligence in operational processes contributed to a reduction of accidents by up to 35% on large construction sites. This is what emerges from studio Work Safety in Construction and the Impact of AI, made known in anticipation of World Safety at Work Day (28 April)according to which technological innovation confirms itself as an increasingly strategic ally to make construction sites and plants safer, more efficient and sustainable.

In particular, the integration ofartificial intelligence in operational processes it contributed to a reduction in accidents of up to 35%, strengthening levels of protection and promoting more controlled, aware and oriented work environments prevention. A clear signal of how innovation can have a positive and structural impact on the organization of construction sites and the daily management of safety.

De Flora: “AI is a paradigm shift”

In this context, leading companies in the construction, elevator and escalator sectors are accelerating investments in digitalization and modernization, increasingly directing them towards solutions that work alongside people, support technicians in the field and strengthen the culture of prevention.

“Artificial intelligence represents a real paradigm shift“, comments to AGI Marco De Flora, Service Director of KONE Italia & Ibérica, a global leader in the sector of lifts, escalators and moving walkways for all types of buildings, present in over 70 countries. “It allows us to move from traditional safety management to a more proactive and predictive approach, capable of supporting decisions and improving daily working conditions. Technology thus becomes a concrete tool at the service of people.”

Innovation applied to security is not limited to data collectionbut allows you to create increasingly intelligent construction sites, where continuous monitoring, advanced analysis and remote support help prevent critical issues and improve operational processes. It is no coincidence that on a global level theartificial intelligence applied to construction is destined to grow rapidly in the coming years: according to estimates by Grand View Research, it will reach 16.96 billion dollars by 2030, confirming how the sector is going through a phase of profound transformation driven by safety, efficiency and technological innovation.

“Digital technologies – explains De Flora – are a accelerator fundamental, but safety arises above all from a shared culture, made up of continuous training, daily attention and conscious behaviour. We develop innovative solutions not only for respond to market evolution and to the new ones technological challengesbut because we are deeply interested in providing a positive experience for people. The final objective is therefore not only to guarantee a reliable service, but to create a safe, fluid and uninterrupted mobility experience for users and customers, always putting people at the center of our choices.”

Eight technology trends for technology standards

KONE experts have identified the 8 technological trends that will continue to redefine safety standards in the construction world in the coming years, helping to modernize construction sites and make them increasingly safer and intelligent environments:

• Connected systems and predictive security: the spread of connected systems and equipment is destined to become a structural component in the buildings and construction sites of the future, transforming them into real active safety sensors. Continuous monitoring and advanced data analysis allow the first signs of possible anomalies to be identified in advance and preventative interventions to be activated, reducing the risk of them evolving into operational criticalities.
• Data-driven security e decisions supported by AI: in the coming years, artificial intelligence will evolve from an analysis tool to a real support for operational and security decisions. Data from systems, sensors and digital platforms will be transformed into real-time insights, suggesting preventive actions, intervention priorities and safer configurations for complex environments.
• Remote skills and augmentend workforce: work on construction sites and on plants will be increasingly supported by models in which remote assistance, augmented reality and knowledge sharing allow operators to tackle complex tasks with greater safety and effectiveness.
• Digital Twin (Digital Twins): the Digital Twin concept will extend from the construction phase to the management of buildings, allowing the simulation of flows of people, emergency situations and behavior of systems in dynamic scenarios. This approach will allow us to anticipate risks and optimize the design of spaces from the early stages.
• Security built into the intelligent building design: safety will no longer be an additional element, but a design principle integrated into BIM (Building Information Modeling) models and digital platforms. Systems and infrastructures will communicate natively with the building systems, helping to reduce risks throughout the entire life cycle of the work.
• Invisible security for users: Next-generation technologies will operate in an increasingly discreet manner, ensuring protection and operational continuity without interrupting people’s experience. Automatic interventions and intelligent adjustments will allow critical issues to be prevented, often before they are perceived by users.
• Culture of security at the centreor, promoted by technology: digital solutions will become fundamental allies to strengthen a culture of shared safety, supporting continuous training, awareness and empowerment. Technology will support people, enhancing their skills and behaviors, without replacing their roles.
• From safe construction sites to safe cities: Over the next five years, construction site safety will be part of a broader ecosystem involving smart buildings and sustainable cities. Connected systems, shared data and artificial intelligence will help create safer, more efficient and collective well-being urban environments.