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SUMMARY:AI in the Construction: Working Smarter\, Not Harder
DESCRIPTION:AI in the Construction: Working Smarter\, Not Harder\nTuesday\, May 5\, 2026\n11:30 AM to 3:30 PM\nLunch is served at 11:00 AM\n \nDiscover how artificial intelligence can become a powerful partner in your day-to-day work. This half-day\, hands-on workshop gives field leaders\, project managers\, engineers\, and other trade professionals practical tools they can start using immediately—no tech background required. \nWhat You’ll Learn:\nCatch Costly Mistakes Before They Happen – See live demonstrations of AI identifying design errors and flagging safety concerns.\nWork Smarter\, Not Harder – Learn how AI can review contracts\, streamline documentation\, and improve jobsite communication.\nBuild AI Confidence – Practice “talking to AI” so you get clear\, accurate results every time.\nUse Job-Ready Tools – Explore ChatGPT and other industry-ready platforms that can save hours of work each week. \nWhy Attend: \n\nGain a competitive advantage in a rapidly evolving industry.\nWalk away with practical skills you can apply the very next day.\nLearn in an engaging\, interactive environment that makes AI approachable.\n\n\nWhether you’re managing crews\, planning projects\, or leading from the field\, this session will help you deliver better results\, faster—with less stress and fewer mistakes.Lunch will be served.\n  \nCEUs: 0.4 \nTarget Audience: Field leaders\, project managers\, engineers\, and other trade professionals in the mechanical contracting industry.\n \nCost\nThere is no charge for employees of MCAKC Member Contractors Signatory to Local 8 & 533. \n$100 or Non-Members Signatory to Local 8 & 533.\n$150 for Associate Members. \nInstructor \nCarl Britton\, Jr. brings 20 years of construction experience and 15 years in tech\, making him one of the few AI educators who’s as comfortable on a jobsite as he is behind a keyboard. A former Class B General Contractor with real field experience\, Carl translates complex technology into practical applications contractors can use immediately.\n \nHe’s a trusted partner to major industry organizations\, delivering workshops and keynotes for NECA National\, multiple NECA chapters\, SMACNA\, and MCAs across the country. Known for his energetic\, hands-on style\, Carl makes AI accessible\, relevant\, and tailored to the real challenges contractors face.\n \nWith hundreds of presentations under his belt and a reputation for keeping things “light\, practical\, and not overwhelming\,” Carl helps construction teams turn AI into a tool that actually works in the field not just on paper. \nCancellation Policy\nCancellations for this MCAKC event must be received at least 2 Business Days prior to the event by email to learn@mcakc.org or by phone at 913-948-9200. Cancellations received after this time will be assessed a cancellation fee. \n“No Shows”\, except for emergencies\, will be assessed a fee and invoiced $100 for this half day seminar.
URL:https://mcakc.org/event/ai-in-the-construction-working-smarter-not-harder/
LOCATION:10955 Lowell Ave\, 10th Floor\, Overland Park\, 66210\, US
CATEGORIES:Happy Hour
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