Bo Xiao

Bo Xiao is an Assistant Professor in Construction Management at Michigan Technological University, with joint appointments in Civil Engineering and the College of Business. His research develops AI and robotics solutions for construction challenges.

His work focuses on:

• Computer vision for construction site monitoring and productivity analysis
• Natural language processing for automated documentation
• Blockchain applications in contract management
• Cybersecurity for construction data
• Robotics and automation in building processes

His publications demonstrate innovations in vision-based monitoring, including nighttime equipment tracking, safety hazard detection, and automated report generation. Recent articles integrate deep learning with construction management applications.

He received the 2022 Outstanding Reviewer Award from ASCE and third place in ASCE's Best Data Competition. He leads NSF-funded projects on cyber-training platforms and geodynamic modeling frameworks.

He directs the Computing and Robotic Construction (CaRC) Lab, advancing automation in construction through computer vision, robotics, and AI technologies.