
Largest US Builder Uses AI to Speed Up Home Construction
D.R. Horton, the largest homebuilder in the U.S., is now using an AI platform to analyze land and zoning laws, aiming to speed up construction.

Nathan Pierce is a technology correspondent for Crezzio, focusing on enterprise software, artificial intelligence, and the evolving landscape of property technology (Proptech). He reports on innovations shaping modern business operations.
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