Technology has made human life easier and more lavish. After civilization, the construction industry is the oldest industry. It is getting advanced day by day through technological innovations and advancements. Artificial intelligence is a new dimension of the use of technology for improving the quality of human life. It is an emerging trend in Civil Engineering, which is presently being used to improve the construction sector’s performance. Artificial intelligence has taken smart home technology or home automation system in Civil engineering. Smart homes are well equipped with devices linked to the internet. Smart doors and windows, smart locks, smart safety alarms, smart lifts, escalators, etc. are being used in this new era’s buildings. This paper focused on artificial intelligence applications in the construction of residential buildings equipped with the home automation concept, applications used in smart homes, the pros and cons of this technology, etc.