AI on the Job Site: Intro to Generative AI for Trades & Construction Professionals | Live, ONLINE

AI is no longer a future concept. It is already showing up in planning, communication, documentation, training, and everyday admin work across construction and the trades. The real question is not whether these tools exist. It is whether you know how to use them well.

This 2-hour introductory workshop is designed for those who want a practical, plain-language introduction to generative AI. Built for people working in trades, construction, operations, and project environments, the session focuses on real-world applications rather than tech jargon or hype. 

Participants will explore how tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini etc can support everyday work, including drafting site communications, summarizing meeting notes, organizing project information, creating training and safety materials, and turning rough ideas into clearer first drafts. The session also covers where AI can save time, where it can introduce risk, and why human judgment remains essential.

Whether you are brand new to AI or have experimented with a few tools already, this workshop will help you build a solid foundation. You will learn what these tools do well, where they fall short, and how to start using them in ways that are useful, realistic, and responsible.

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Explain, in plain language, what generative AI is and how it can support construction and trades work

• Identify practical use cases for AI in communication, documentation, planning, training, and administrative tasks

• Apply simple prompting techniques to get clearer, more useful results from tools 

• Recognize common risks, including inaccurate output, overreliance, and privacy concerns

Owners, operators and technicians