BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P1H REFRESH-INTERVAL:P1H CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Toronto BEGIN:DAYLIGHT RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=2SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:Eastern Daylight Time END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=11;BYDAY=1SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:Eastern Standard Time END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261110T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261117T150000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:Unlocking AI's Potential in Construction: Trends\, Impacts and Actionable Insights (November 10 & 17\, 2026 - 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.) DESCRIPTION:The construction industry is on the brink of a technological revolution\, with artificial intelligence (AI) transforming how projects are designed\, managed\, and delivered. But how can you and/or your business stay ahead and leverage AI's full potential?Join us for this focused engaging 4hr course on AI \, where we'll explore together how AI is reshaping the construction industry. Learn about AI-powered innovations in project and site management\, cost estimating\, job site monitoring\, and risk management. Discover how industry leaders are using AI to boost efficiency\, reduce costs\, and enhance safety. Apply what you have learned in between sessions using your AI tool of choice.Examples of Popular AI Tools That Will Be Discussed:ChatGPT: Developed by OpenAI\, ChatGPT is a conversational AI designed to assist with various tasks\, including drafting emails\, writing code\, and answering questions. ChatGPT by OpenAIMicrosoft Copilot: An AI companion integrated into Microsoft products\, Copilot assists users by providing suggestions and automating tasks within applications like Word\, Excel\, and more. Microsoft CopilotGemini: Developed by Google\, Gemini is an AI tool designed to enhance productivity by assisting with tasks such as drafting content\, providing information\, and more. Gemini by GoogleClaude: Developed by Anthropic: https://www.anthropic.com/claudeWhat You'll Learn:Key AI technologies transforming construction and the worldTools you can use to immediately improve your day-to-day tasksReal-world applications that drive productivity and profitabilityHow to overcome common challenges when adopting AIPractical steps to start using AI today to advance yourself and improve productivityHow to use AI to brainstorm and suggest workable solutionsHow to run more effective meetings utilizing AIHow to role play to improve your communication skillsWhether you're a project manager\, estimator\, contractor\, or industry professional\, superintendent\, foreperson this webinar will provide valuable insights and actionable strategies to help you thrive in the AI-powered future of construction. Everyone can benefit from this session.Register now and get ready to build smarter with AI!Course Instructor Tom Stephenson\, BAS\, MBA\, CM-LEAN\, PMPTom Stephenson is a national award-winning professor and best-selling author whose background in education spans nearly three decades. His diverse teaching disciplines include construction project management\, business management\, architecture\, carpentry\, and brick and stone masonry. As a dual-professional\, Tom is called upon by industry leaders to translate knowledge\, reinvigorate corporate culture\, and inspire innovation in emerging and established companies across Canada. Before breaking into the academic realm\, Tom acquired more than a decade of practical project-management experience\, operating a mid-sized Toronto-based general contracting firm. He is also the author of the newly released Planning\, Scheduling\, and Control of Construction Projects with American Technical Publishers and the five best-selling editions of Understanding Construction Drawings for Housing and Small Buildings with Northrose Publishing. Tom also has a successful YouTube channel with millions of views. A champion of change management\, Tom takes pride in helping students and businesses navigate uncharted territories\, take calculated risks and rise above the status quo. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

The construction industry is on the brink of a technological revolution\, with artificial intelligence (AI) transforming how projects are designed\, managed\, and delivered. But how can you and/or your business stay ahead and leverage AI&rsquo\;s full potential?

Join us for this focused engaging 4hr course on AI \, where we&rsquo\;ll explore together how AI is reshaping the construction industry. Learn about AI-powered innovations in project and site management\, cost estimating\, job site monitoring\, and risk management. Discover how industry leaders are using AI to boost efficiency\, reduce costs\, and enhance safety. Apply what you have learned in between sessions using your AI tool of choice.

Examples of Popular AI Tools That Will Be Discussed:

ChatGPT: Developed by OpenAI\, ChatGPT is a conversational AI designed to assist with various tasks\, including drafting emails\, writing code\, and answering questions. ChatGPT by OpenAI

Microsoft Copilot: An AI companion integrated into Microsoft products\, Copilot assists users by providing suggestions and automating tasks within applications like Word\, Excel\, and more. Microsoft Copilot

Gemini: Developed by Google\, Gemini is an AI tool designed to enhance productivity by assisting with tasks such as drafting content\, providing information\, and more. Gemini by Google

Claude: Developed by Anthropic: https://www.anthropic.com/claude

What You&rsquo\;ll Learn:

Whether you&rsquo\;re a project manager\, estimator\, contractor\, or industry professional\, superintendent\, foreperson this webinar will provide valuable insights and actionable strategies to help you thrive in the AI-powered future of construction.  \;Everyone can benefit from this session.

Register now and get ready to build smarter with AI!

Course Instructor Tom Stephenson\, BAS\, MBA\, CM-LEAN\, PMP

Tom Stephenson is a national award-winning professor and best-selling author whose background in education spans nearly three decades. His diverse teaching disciplines include construction project management\, business management\, architecture\, carpentry\, and brick and stone masonry. As a dual-professional\, Tom is called upon by industry leaders to translate knowledge\, reinvigorate corporate culture\, and inspire innovation in emerging and established companies across Canada. Before breaking into the academic realm\, Tom acquired more than a decade of practical project-management experience\, operating a mid-sized Toronto-based general contracting firm. He is also the author of the newly released Planning\, Scheduling\, and Control of Construction Projects with American Technical Publishers and the five best-selling editions of Understanding Construction Drawings for Housing and Small Buildings with Northrose Publishing. Tom also has a successful YouTube channel with millions of views. A champion of change management\, Tom takes pride in helping students and businesses navigate uncharted territories\, take calculated risks and rise above the status quo.


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