AI Training Programs for Construction Professionals

Workshops and programs designed for trade associations, contractor companies, and construction teams.

Iron Thread delivers in-person workshops, virtual programs, and a 12-month mastery series built around how contractors actually work. Every program can be customized to fit your association's needs, schedule, and member base.

In-Person Workshops

AI in the Trades: How Smart Contractors Win with AI

Half-Day In-Person

For: Owners, PMs, Field Leaders

Walk out with AI tools for contract review, scheduling, RFIs, and communication you can use the next morning. Covers the C.L.E.A.R. prompt framework, live demos, and a take-home prompt library.

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AI Risk Management: Stop Legal Disasters Before They Start

Half-Day In-Person

For: Construction Leaders and Their Teams

Walk out with a Do Not Upload list, the PERMIT policy framework, and the S.A.F.E. rule for field-level decisions. Covers AI risk, legal and insurance exposure, and scenario-based training.

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Custom AI Solutions: Build Automated Systems That Work

Half-Day In-Person

For: Leaders, PMs, Operations Staff

Walk out with custom-built AI assistants and automated workflows tailored to your company's procedures and software. Covers Microsoft Copilot integration, workflow automation, and live problem-solving on your real operational issues.

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Claude for Construction Trades

Full-Day In-Person + Optional 2-Hour Lab

For: PMs, PEs, Owners, Estimators, Office Staff

Walk out with a fully configured Claude account, real workflows built during the session, and connected tools ready Monday morning. Covers RFI generation, report analysis, scope drafting, Claude Projects, and MCP integrations.

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Copilot for Construction Trades

Full-Day In-Person + 2-Hour Guided Lab

For: Contractors and Teams with Microsoft 365

Walk out with Copilot configured, 9 real workflows built by hand, a construction prompt library, and a custom AI agent ready Monday morning. Covers Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and Windows with a guided lab.

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AI for Contractors: 12-Month Mastery Program

The flagship program. One year of structured AI learning built around how contractors actually work.

Format: Monthly 90-minute live virtual sessions via Zoom

For: Association members including PMs, PEs, foremen, business owners, and key leaders

Outcome: 12 months of structured AI learning, from fundamentals through full workflow automation and integration with construction software.

What's Covered:

Foundation Phase
AI fundamentals, prompt engineering, Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT for PM

Application Phase
Estimating and bidding, safety compliance, customer communication, code research

Advanced Phase
Predictive analytics, custom AI solutions, automation and workflow integration, ROI measurement

Class size limited to 60. Curriculum adapts quarterly as AI tools evolve. Already delivered to SMACNA Kansas, AGC Connecticut, and NECA chapters nationwide.

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Featured Webinars

90-minute live Zoom sessions. Pick one or build a series for your chapter. Full 16-topic catalog available on request.

Prompting Like a Boss

90-Min Zoom | For: All Roles

Learn to ask AI the right way so you get usable output instead of generic garbage. Build reusable prompt templates for RFI responses, scope reviews, and client emails.

10 Minute Takeoff: How AI Can 10x Your Estimate Ability

90-Min Zoom | For: Estimators, PMs, PEs

Speed up the takeoff process, catch scope gaps before bidding, and produce more accurate bids in less time.

Change Orders Won't Win Themselves

90-Min Zoom | For: PMs, PEs, Estimators, Owners

Use AI to draft bulletproof change order narratives, pull supporting contract language, and stop leaving money on the table.

Safety Briefings in 60 Seconds

90-Min Zoom | For: Field Supervisors, Safety Managers, PMs

Generate task-specific toolbox talks in under a minute, draft JHAs from a task description, and cut OSHA documentation time.

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Need Something Custom?

Iron Thread builds custom programs for associations with specific needs. If your chapter wants a workshop around a particular tool, workflow, or trade discipline, Carl works directly with your education director to design it. No off-the-shelf decks. No generic content.

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Program Questions

How long are the in-person workshops?

Most in-person workshops are half-day (up to 4 hours). The Claude for Construction Trades and Copilot for Construction Trades programs are full-day with an optional 2-hour hands-on lab.

Can programs be delivered virtually?

Yes. The featured webinars are 90-minute live Zoom sessions and can be booked individually or as a series. The 12-Month Mastery Program is fully virtual, delivered monthly over Zoom.

How many participants can attend?

In-person workshops work well for groups of 20 to 60. The 12-Month Mastery Program is capped at 60 participants to keep it interactive and manageable.

Do you provide materials for attendees?

Yes. Attendees receive a take-home prompt library and access to construction-specific AI resources depending on the program. Claude for Construction Trades includes access to a construction Custom GPT.

Can we record the workshop for members who cannot attend?

Recording policies vary by program and association agreement. Reach out to discuss your chapter's specific needs and we'll work out the right arrangement.

What is the process for booking a workshop?

Start with a free 30-minute consult. We'll talk through your chapter's needs, member base, and schedule. From there, Carl puts together a proposal and you pick a date.

Not Sure Which Program Is Right?

Book a free 30-minute call and Carl will walk you through exactly which program fits your chapter.

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