AI in Construction: Practical Applications

Artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT are already being used across construction offices and project teams, but many people are unsure how to use them effectively, consistently, and safely. This in-person, hands-on course focuses on practical application, helping you use AI to reduce repetitive work, improve everyday outputs, and save time on real construction tasks, without replacing professional judgment.

This course is built around real construction scenarios, not theory. You’ll work through exercises using emails, reports, summaries, planning notes, and decision support tasks, with clear guidance on where AI adds value and where it shouldn’t be used. The goal is disciplined, purposeful use of AI that supports better work, not more noise or risk.

Topics:

• Where AI fits (and where it doesn’t): Understanding which construction tasks benefit from AI support and which require human judgment
• Prompt writing: How to write clear, effective prompts that deliver useful, accurate results
• Everyday tasks: Using AI to draft, refine, and tighten emails, reports, and internal communications
• Summarization & clarity: Turning rough notes or long documents into clear, professional outputs
• Planning & decision support: Using AI to assist with estimating, planning, and structured thinking
• Responsible use: Practical guardrails for safe and appropriate AI use in a construction environment

What You’ll Walk Away With:

• Greater confidence using AI tools at work
• Practical, reusable prompts tailored to construction roles
• Time-saving workflows you can apply immediately
• A clear understanding of where AI adds value and where it shouldn’t be used

Who Should Attend

• Project managers, senior project managers, coordinators, and estimators
• Office and project support staff involved in documentation, reporting, or planning
• Leaders and professionals who already use (or have tried) AI tools and want to use them better
• Teams looking to improve efficiency, consistency, and quality in day-to-day work

Who Should Not Attend

• Anyone looking for a basic “what is AI” or introductory technology session
• Participants with no prior exposure to AI tools
• Highly technical AI or software specialists seeking advanced development content

Participant Requirements

• Device: Attendees must bring their own device. Any device capable of running an AI tool is acceptable; however, a laptop is strongly recommended to fully participate in the hands-on exercises.
• AI Access: Participants must have an AI tool downloaded, set up, and ready to use prior to the session (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, or a similar AI model). The course will not cover tool setup or downloads.