Carl Britton Jr. is a construction AI speaker who has spent 20 years in construction and 15 years in technology. He founded Iron Thread Consulting to teach contractors how to use AI without the hype.
Here is what sets him apart, and why it matters to your association or company.
Most AI Speakers Have Never Been on a Job Site
Plenty of people can explain AI. Fewer can explain what a change order fight looks like, or why a submittal log is a mess by month three.
Carl holds a Class B general contractor license and has 20 years in construction. He also spent 15 years in technology, so he can speak to what AI does well and where it falls apart.
That mix is rare.
What You Get
Plain language. No buzzwords. If a term needs a definition, he gives it.
Real tasks. Bids, submittals, contracts, safety documents, and RFIs. Not generic office examples.
Rules, not hype. Carl teaches frameworks your team can remember and use:
- C.L.E.A.R. for writing better prompts
- S.A.F.E. for deciding what data is safe to share with AI
- G.U.A.R.D. for checking every AI-generated safety document before anyone signs it
Honest limits. He will tell the room where AI gets things wrong. He would rather you trust him than be impressed by him.
Where He Started
Carl’s early years were in residential concrete work alongside his uncle. He jokes that it is what pushed him to go get an education degree. He later became a Class B general contractor.
In 2013 a tornado destroyed his home. That changed what he wanted to do: help his community rebuild. It shapes how he works today, with a practical, fix-the-problem approach to AI.
Background
- 20 years in construction
- 15 years in technology
- Class B general contractor license
- Degree in education
- Three-time published author
Carl’s background in education shapes how he teaches: the goal is a skill your team can use, not a slide deck they forget.
Ways to Work With Carl
- Keynote. 20 to 60 minutes for conventions and association events.
- Live webinar. 90 minutes, built for remote teams and chapters.
- Half-day or full-day workshop. Hands-on, with your team’s real tasks.
- AI Mastery Program. A 12-month program with one live 90-minute session per month.
- Custom AI tools. Built around your process, on the software you already run.
See the full catalog for details.
Why a Construction Person Should Teach This
Because your industry has its own risks. A wrong number in an estimate costs money. A wrong detail in a safety plan costs more. You want someone who knows the difference, and who will tell you which tasks to hand to AI and which to keep.
Iron Thread does build custom tools, so weigh that. Carl’s workshops also teach you how to decide if you need one at all.
FAQ
Who is Carl Britton Jr.?
He is the founder of Iron Thread Consulting and a speaker who teaches construction companies and associations how to use AI safely and practically.
What does he speak about?
AI for contractors: prompting, data safety, risk, and building custom tools for bids, submittals, and paperwork.
Does he speak at industry conventions?
Yes. He is speaking at NECA 2026 in Las Vegas, and his 2027 announcements include MCAA and Master Builders of Iowa.
How do I book him?
Use the booking link below or visit the contact page.