Figure 2
The diagram illustrates the ecosystem of an AI-driven general contractor, highlighting both traditional and new partners. At the center is the AI-driven general contractor, connected to various partners. Traditional partners include clients, sub-contractors, material providers, designers, and local officials. New partners include AI/cloud platform providers, niche AI tool developers, university/research hubs, data analytics consultants, cybersecurity firms, and ethical AI auditors. The connections between the AI-driven general contractor and these partners are labeled with specific interactions such as project data, co-innovation, performance analytics, security oversight, and ethical oversight.The AI-driven general contractor as an ecosystem orchestrator