Promising directions for the artificial intelligence development in the housing and utilities sector

Abstract

Modern technologies require the improvement of automation and labour savings. Therefore, successful construction companies are everywhere introducing artificial intelligence into their business, which actually optimizes any processes without human intervention. At the same time, the final product quality increases. Investing in high technology may be a daunting task for many businesses, but in the long run, reducing waste and material consumption will have a positive impact on profitability. Investments in the technologies development in the housing and communal services are increasing around the world, and households are increasingly switching to smart metering devices. Artificial intelligence technologies allow organizations in housing and communal services to reduce the operators cost and automate the most frequent communications with residents. The innovative technologies introduction for the development of housing and communal services is aimed primarily at optimizing the services range in accordance with the population needs and rationalizing their use in the context of sustainable territories development. The authors analyse the prospects for the housing and communal complex development in the digitalization period, explores the possibilities and directions for the introduction and application of artificial intelligence in the field of housing and communal services in Russia and abroad.