Published Apr 3, 2025. Author: Audree Grubesic. The article describes how Mandeville Modular and Merlin AI are using artificial intelligence to improve modular construction.
Modular construction builds components offsite in a factory before assembling them on-site. The article says AI is helping address material tracking, process inefficiencies, and communication gaps.
The article says AI can monitor how workers interact with machinery and materials. It can help assign people to roles where they are most productive. Heith Bibby compared this to a doctor using a heart monitor to assess health.
The article says the software is customized to Mandeville Modular’s needs. It is used for scheduling multi-plant operations and generating financial reports for large-scale modular contracts. Bibby said Merlin AI exceeded expectations by streamlining operations and improving efficiency.
The article presents AI as a tool for greater transparency, accuracy, and growth in modular construction. It says the industry is moving toward faster, smarter, and more cost-effective processes.