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>>ING Report: Groundbreaking AI Growth in Construction, Capital Expenditure and Healthcare

ING Report: Groundbreaking AI Growth in Construction, Capital Expenditure and Healthcare

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2/18/2026, 11:31:06 PM

Construction Transformation

AI adoption in construction rose 47% YoY, reaching $42 bn in 2024 and set to double by 2026. Projects use AI for management, safety and material efficiency, cutting waste by 23% and timelines by 31%. Autonomous equipment handles 18% of tasks, and AI design tools shave 40% off planning time. Safety monitoring reduced accidents 52%, while predictive scheduling cut bridge build time 35% in Europe.

Capital Expenditure Shift

Corporate capex is flowing toward AI‑enabled systems, with AI‑related spending up 63% from 2023‑24. Manufacturing leads, directing 72% of new investment to automation and predictive maintenance. Energy and logistics also see strong AI spend for grid optimization and route planning. ROI on AI projects appears within 18‑24 months, faster than traditional assets.

Healthcare AI Impact

AI now supports 34% of imaging reads and has shortened drug discovery by 40%, driving a $45 bn market in 2024 projected to exceed $120 bn by 2027. Hospitals report 31% lower admin costs and 42% better scheduling, while AI triage cut ER wait times 52%. Privacy rules and transparency demands remain hurdles, but the EU AI Act will clarify compliance from 2025.

Interconnected Dynamics

AI advances in one sector spill over to others: construction safety tools inform hospital monitoring, and healthcare data improves site risk models. Firms active across the three markets achieve 22% higher AI success rates. Regional leadership varies—North America in healthcare AI, Asia‑Pacific in construction, Europe in manufacturing—creating a global innovation network.