Launch of the First 2025 U.S. Artificial Intelligence in Construction and Design Report by Houzz
The construction and design industry is embracing artificial intelligence (AI) at an accelerating pace, according to the first-ever 2025 U.S. Houzz State of AI in Construction and Design Report. Released by Houzz Inc., the research study surveyed over 700 professionals in the field, providing valuable insights into AI adoption rates, benefits, and future expectations.
AI adoption is already significant, with more than one-third (34%) of industry professionals actively using AI tools in their businesses. Users report substantial productivity benefits, averaging more than 3 hours saved per week, which translates to over $108,000 in annual productivity gains per business.
The report reveals that familiarity with AI is high, with 69% of respondents knowing about AI, and 59% specifically familiar with AI tools tailored for construction and design workflows. Construction pros lean on AI most frequently for administrative tasks and project management, while designers are tapping AI for administrative and content-driven tasks.
Two-thirds of respondents believe AI will transform the industry within the next five years, indicating strong expectations for AI-driven change. Nearly three-quarters of AI users in design and construction firms are satisfied with their experience.
However, concerns persist about the reliability and accuracy of AI-generated outputs, and a lack of adequate training or technical expertise is a concern for AI users. This lack of training points to an opportunity for solutions that integrate AI into familiar workflows and provide accessible ways for construction and design pros to incorporate emerging technologies.
Data security and privacy risks are another concern for AI users, but Houzz Pro, a platform aimed at supporting professionals, includes AI-powered features for estimates, takeoffs, messaging, and visualization within its project management and design tools, addressing some of these concerns.
The report also associates AI use with substantial financial productivity increases, with some figures cited as $74,400 to $170,000 in annual savings depending on the source and subset of users, reflecting various metrics reported.
In conclusion, the 2025 Houzz report signals accelerating AI adoption in construction and design, with clear benefits in productivity and workflow enhancements, alongside strong optimism for AI’s transformative role in the near future. The industry is approaching AI adoption with openness and a strong desire to learn, viewing AI as a driver of long-term transformation. The report suggests downloading the complete report for further details.
- The construction and design industry is eager to learn more about artificial intelligence (AI), as indicated by the high level of familiarity with AI, with 69% of respondents knowing about AI.
- AI is already delivering productivity benefits to businesses in the construction and design industry, with users reporting an average of more than 3 hours saved per week, equating to over $108,000 in annual productivity gains per business.
- AI is anticipated to transform the construction and design industry in the next five years, with two-thirds of respondents believing so.
- Concerns regarding the reliability and accuracy of AI-generated outputs, as well as a lack of adequate training or technical expertise, have been raised by AI users in the industry, suggesting a need for solutions that integrate AI into familiar workflows and offer accessible ways for professionals to incorporate emerging technologies.
