Title Development of an LLM-based Automated Model for Improved Construction Constraint Recognition and Classification
Authors 이슬비(Lee, Seulbi) ; 고태우(Ko, Taewoo)
DOI https://doi.org/10.5659/JAIK.2026.42.1.391
Page pp.391-400
ISSN 2733-6247
Keywords Schedule Plan; Construction Constraints; Large Language Model; Automation; Information Management
Abstract The management of requirements and constraints is critical in construction project management, as these factors fundamentally influence project performance. However, construction projects frequently faces issues due to the late or inaccurate identification of project constraints, leading to inefficiencies, delays, and increased costs. Traditional constraint management approaches rely heavily on manual reviews, which are unable to keep pace with the growing complexity and volume of documents. To address this challenge, this study proposes a novel model for constraint recognition and classification utilizing large language models (LLMs), specifically applying both encoder-based and decoder-based transformer architectures. The methodology involves collecting construction project documents, labeling constraints based on their types, and training fine-tuned LLMs for automatic identification and classification of legal, technical, economic, and environmental constraints. The results indicate that all models delivered satisfactory performance in the initial phase of constraint recognition, validating their general applicability. The main contributions of this research include (1) the development of an automated and scalable LLM-based framework for constraint management in construction projects, (2) comprehensive benchmarking of encoder and decoder transformer models in this domain, and (3) practical insights for optimized deployment of AI models for construction process improvement.