In a fiery debate, Mike Powers, CEO of BuildVision, champions the potential of AI in estimating with claims that LLMs can revolutionize pre-construction workflows. In contrast, Luigi La Corte, CEO of Provision, argues that despite advancements, AI falters in accurately counting visual elements and understanding context. The discussion spans technical capabilities, accuracy thresholds, and liability concerns in the construction industry. Both agree that while automation aids estimators, true reliability still depends on human oversight in complex scenarios.
