At the Construction Technology Confex UAE 2024, Jason English, Chief Ecosystem Officer at GC Tech, delivered a fascinating presentation titled “How AI Can Help Beat Scarcity of Resources.” He outlined the ways AI is transforming the hiring process in the construction sector, allowing companies to address resource shortages and recruitment challenges faster and more efficiently.
He shared a real-life case study where his team faced the challenge of recruiting engineers for a new project in Asia – a region where GC Tech had no previous operations. Traditionally, such recruitment would take months, but by leveraging AI-driven tools like Chat Hub, Juicebox, and Data Linker, GC Tech was able to condense this process into less than two weeks. AI enabled them to automate job descriptions, candidate searches, and even video interviews, leading to a 65% reduction in time to hire and a 75% decrease in recruitment costs.
The use of AI not only streamlined the recruitment process but also improved candidate job fit by 40%, creating a more seamless experience for applicants and human resources alike. Video interviews and AI-driven assessments allowed GC Tech to scale their operations quickly, without sacrificing quality or efficiency.
Jason concluded his presentation by emphasizing that the scarcity of resources is not necessarily the problem – rather, it’s outdated recruitment processes that delay hiring. He advocated for more AI-driven strategies to tackle these challenges, allowing construction companies to stay agile in an industry where efficiency is key.
Watch the full video to discover how AI can revolutionize recruitment and resource management in the construction industry!
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