Gammon uses Equinix for AI construction push in Asia

Gammon is using Equinix infrastructure to support AI-based construction operations in Hong Kong and Singapore as part of its push toward Smart Construction 4.0.

The construction group has piloted a unified AI platform on Equinix's hybrid multicloud infrastructure, managed by Logicalis. The platform is designed to bring together data from digital twins, IoT sensors, drones and robotics across project sites in both cities.

Smart rollout

Gammon, a major construction and engineering company in Asia, aims to use the platform to expand real-time intelligence, analytics and automation in site operations. The move comes as builders face pressure from ageing workforces, growing documentation requirements and stricter safety rules.

One of the first applications is SmartXR, a safety system that uses video analytics from wearable cameras to identify risks on site. Gammon tested the tool across five project sites over a two-week period.

The pilot detected 60% more risk factors than traditional visual inspection. Video from the cameras is fed into AI models that generate risk ratings and insights for safety officers. Gammon plans to extend the approach to robot dogs and drones.

Leo Liu, Chief Technology Officer, Gammon Construction, outlined the company's broader ambition for the rollout.

"Gammon is committed to leading the industry's transformation towards Smart Construction 4.0 and building a safer, smarter and more sustainable future," said Liu.

"In the age of smart construction, it is no longer just about connecting hardware and software; it is about seamlessly integrating carbon-based human intelligence and silicon-based artificial intelligence on a unified AI-native platform. Leveraging Equinix's interconnection services, we are building a platform that can seamlessly connect workers, devices and robotics, as well as train advanced models," added Liu.

Network design

The network design links Gammon's operations in Hong Kong and Singapore through Equinix Fabric and Network Edge. The arrangement provides software-defined connectivity between sites and cloud environments, with bandwidth that can be adjusted for changing AI and data workloads.

That flexibility matters because construction sites are generating growing volumes of digital information, from imagery and sensor readings to modelling data and equipment telemetry. Bringing those data streams together in one environment is becoming more important as contractors use AI tools for safety monitoring, scheduling, quality control and progress tracking.

The new setup will support model training, AI inferencing and the ingestion of information from hundreds of devices and job sites. It should also simplify network operations and data integration across Gammon's estate.

Industry shift

The project is a practical example of digital infrastructure vendors pushing further into traditional sectors such as construction, where technology adoption has often lagged behind manufacturing and finance. Contractors have been investing more heavily in digital twins, connected equipment and remote monitoring as margins remain tight and labour constraints grow more acute.

For Equinix, the deal highlights demand for colocation and interconnection services tied to AI use cases beyond the technology sector. Rather than building entirely in a single public cloud, many large companies are adopting hybrid models that let them move data between private systems, sites and multiple cloud providers.

Joanne Hon, Managing Director for Hong Kong, Equinix, said the Gammon deployment shows how that model is spreading into physical industries with complex operational demands.

"Gammon demonstrates how traditional industries can transform rapidly when they modernise their IT infrastructure. As construction undergoes a profound shift toward data-driven, AI-enabled operations, we are proud that Equinix is helping enterprises like Gammon overcome longstanding challenges and advance their vision. With industry-leading interconnection and hybrid multicloud capabilities, Equinix continues to empower customers to reimagine what is possible and drive digital acceleration across every sector of Hong Kong's economy," said Hon.

Broader plans

Gammon has operated in the region for more than six decades and is a joint venture between Balfour Beatty and Jardine Matheson. Its business spans civil engineering, buildings, foundations, electrical and mechanical works, and facades, with additional operations in plant, steel fabrication and concrete production.

The AI platform is intended to support a wider range of workflows over time by combining human oversight with machine analysis.

"This is not science fiction, but everyday safety powered by AI," added Liu.