AI in Construction: Enhancing Productivity, Cutting Costs

Published Date : 15/10/2025 

Artificial intelligence is transforming the construction industry by automating tedious tasks, reducing pre-construction time, and ultimately lowering costs for consumers. Discover how Coastal Construction and Togal.AI are leading the way with innovative AI solutions. 

TAMPA, Fla. — Artificial intelligence (AI) is making significant inroads into the construction industry, and construction companies are hailing its potential to reduce costs for consumers. During a tour of the Pendry Tampa, a luxury development, Bay News 9 spoke with Patrick Murphy, the Chief Investment Officer of Coastal Construction and the founder and CEO of Togal.AI.

Now with AI, the entire process of managing construction documents and blueprints is being automated. What used to take a human 2-3 weeks to complete can now be done with a single click using Togal.AI. Murphy explained, 'So what would normally take a human 2-3 weeks to do manually, we are now doing with a click of a button with Togal.AI, and it doesn’t stop there.'

AI's impact on large construction projects is profound. On the job site, instead of manually sorting through hundreds of pages of plans, workers can simply ask a question like they would with ChatGPT. For example, Nate Ripkey, a Senior Project Engineer, asked Togal.AI, 'How many window types are included in the plans?' The AI promptly responded, 'There are 24 different exterior store front windows, with labels and links to where these labels are found. Additionally, there are 3 types of interior storefront windows.'

This technology can cut pre-construction time by 20-25%, which ultimately reduces costs for the public. Murphy emphasized, 'You can’t change the land cost, and you can’t change the material cost, as these are outside our control. However, you can use technology to reduce the amount of time in pre-construction, saving money and helping reduce the time it takes to build. This helps all of us.'

The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) recognized the innovation of Coastal Construction and Murphy by awarding them the AGC Innovation Award. The award highlights the creation of the new AI tool, which they say 'saves firms ten-thousand hours of work a year.'

Coastal Construction, a leading construction company based in Florida, is at the forefront of this technological revolution in the construction industry. Their collaboration with Togal.AI is setting new standards for efficiency and cost-effectiveness, paving the way for a more sustainable and productive future in construction. 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS): 

Q: What is Togal.AI?

A: Togal.AI is an AI tool designed to automate the management of construction documents and blueprints. It can answer questions about project specifications, reducing the time and effort required for manual searches.

Q: How does Togal.AI help reduce costs in construction?

A: Togal.AI cuts pre-construction time by 20-25%, which reduces overall project costs. By automating the management of documents and blueprints, it saves time and reduces the need for manual labor.

Q: What kind of questions can Togal.AI answer?

A: Togal.AI can answer a wide range of questions about construction projects, including specifications for materials, window types, and other detailed information found in blueprints and documents.

Q: Who is Patrick Murphy?

A: Patrick Murphy is the Chief Investment Officer of Coastal Construction and the founder and CEO of Togal.AI. He is a key figure in the innovation of AI technology in the construction industry.

Q: What is the AGC Innovation Award?

A: The AGC Innovation Award is given by the Associated General Contractors of America to recognize outstanding innovations in the construction industry. Coastal Construction and Patrick Murphy received this award for their work with Togal.AI. 

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