Course Overview
This hands-on course teaches construction office staff how to leverage AI tools like Claude and Microsoft Copilot to improve efficiency, accuracy, and decision-making in their daily work. Participants learn practical applications for document creation, specification analysis, communication, and construction management tasks while addressing privacy concerns and building confidence with AI technology. This course is ideal for construction office staff who want to work smarter, save time on repetitive tasks, and enhance the quality of their deliverables using AI tools.
Intended Audience
- Project Coordinators
- Project Managers
- Estimators
- Construction Administrators
- Office Staff
- Anyone responsible for documentation, specifications, RFIs, submittals, scheduling, or client communication on construction projects
Course Format
Duration: 2 × 3.5-hour sessions delivered on consecutive days
Delivery Method: Instructor-Led Online via Teams
Prerequisites
- No formal prerequisites are required
- Participants should have experience working in a construction office environment
- Access to a laptop with internet connection
- Access to Claude (free accounts are acceptable) and Microsoft Excel with Copilot
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand what AI can and cannot do and address common misconceptions.
- Apply information privacy best practices when using AI tools.
- Write clear, effective prompts for construction-specific tasks.
- Use AI for document creation, analysis, and management.
- Leverage Microsoft Copilot within Microsoft 365 applications.
- Analyze and cross-reference project specifications using AI.
- Develop multi-step AI workflows for complex construction tasks.
- Recognize AI limitations and apply appropriate quality control procedures.
Session 1 – AI Fundamentals and Core Applications (3.5 Hours)
Module 1 – Introduction & Demystifying AI
Module 2 – Information Privacy & Best Practices
Module 3 – Effective Prompting Fundamentals
Module 4 – Hands-On: Document Creation & Management
Session 2 – Advanced Applications and Integration (3.5 Hours)
Module 5 – Microsoft Copilot Integration
Module 6 – Working with Project Specifications
Module 7 – Construction-Specific Applications
Module 8 – Advanced Techniques & Workflows
Module 9 – Troubleshooting, Ethics & The Future
Module 10 – Action Planning & Wrap-Up