AI
FOR CONTRACTORS 12-MONTH MASTERY PROGRAM
AI
FOR CONTRACTORS
12-MONTH MASTERY PROGRAM
The commercial construction industry is changing fast — and AI is at the center of it. MBI’s AI for Contractors program is a 12-month, hands-on learning experience designed specifically for Iowa’s construction community. Each month combines a 90-minute live virtual training session with a 60-minute Q&A check-in and realworld assignments you apply directly to your own projects and workflows. No theory for theory’s sake — every session is built around tools and strategies you can use immediately. The program moves through three phases: building your AI foundation, applying it for direct business impact, and ultimately creating competitive advantage through custom solutions and automation. Over the course of the year, participants will master essential skills including prompt engineering, Microsoft Copilot, AI-powered estimating and bidding, safety documentation, code research, predictive analytics, and workflow automation with tools like Procore and BlueBeam.
The Master Builder Designation program will offer credits for completion of this course. For more information on becoming a ‘Master Builder’, please visit MBI’s website at www.mbi.build/mbd. 15 Credits
15 Credits
SESSION 1 Fundamentals for Construction Trades
SESSION 2 Prompt Engineering Mastery
SESSION 3 Microsoft Copilot Integration
Live Session: January 8, 2027 | 2 - 3:30pm Check-in: January 15, 2027 | 2 - 3pm
Live Session: February 4, 2027 | 2 - 3:30pm Check-in: February 19, 2027 | 2 - 3pm
Live Session: March 25, 2027 | 2 - 3:30pm Check-in: April 8, 2027 | 2 - 3pm
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: • Understand what AI actually means for construction companies • Identify simple tools you can implement immediately • See real-world examples from electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and sheet metal work
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: • Learn how to communicate effectively with AI tools • Apply construction-specific prompting templates • Avoid common mistakes that waste time
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: • Maximize your existing Microsoft 365 investments • Apply Copilot to estimating and communication tasks • Integrate AI with tools you already use daily
Hands-On Assignment: Create a library of 10 custom prompts for your specific role and test their effectiveness.
Hands-On Assignment: Use Copilot to complete one estimating task and one communication task, comparing results to traditional methods.
SESSION 7 AI-Enhanced Customer Communication
SESSION 8 Code Research & Technical Problem Solving
SESSION 9 Predictive Analytics for Equipment & Risk
Live Session: July 29, 2027 | 2 - 3:30pm Check-in: August 12, 2027 | 2 - 3pm
Live Session: August 26, 2027 | 2 - 3:30pm Check-in: September 10, 2027 | 2 - 3pm
Live Session: Sep. 30, 2027 | 2 - 3:30pm | Check-in: October 14, 2027 | 2 - 3pm
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: • Write professional proposals and emails faster • Develop client presentations with AI support • Use AI for relationship management
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: • Quickly interpret and research building codes • Analyze technical specifications efficiently • Solve complex technical problems with AI assistance
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: • Optimize equipment maintenance schedules • Predict and prevent project risks • Improve resource allocation decisions
Hands-On Assignment: Complete three AIassisted tasks using tools introduced in the session and document time savings.
Hands-On Assignment: Draft three client communications (proposal, follow-up email, presentation outline) using AI assistance.
Hands-On Assignment: Research a code question and document a technical problem solution using AI tools.
Hands-On Assignment: Create a predictive maintenance schedule or risk assessment model for your equipment or project portfolio.
PROGRAM STRUCTURE All sessions will be conducted virtually. Each session includes: • One 90-minute live virtual training session • One 60-minute check-in/Q&A session • Hands-on assignments and real-world application challenges $1,200/Person - MBI Members $1,950/Person - Non-Members
Meet Your
PRESENTER CARL BRITTON JR. Iron Thread Consulting | Derby, KS Carl Britton Jr. has spent 20 years in construction and 15 in technology, and he’s built his career at the intersection of the two. A Class B General Contractor and three-time published author, he grew up working residential concrete, spent years in the field, and later founded Iron Thread Consulting LLC, where he delivers handson AI education and training to contractor associations and their members nationwide—including NECA National, multiple NECA chapters, SMACNA, and MCA. Because he’s pulled permits, read plans, and managed subs himself, Carl doesn’t lecture on theory or make inflated promises; his sessions are practical, energetic, and built around the everyday headaches contractors actually face— paperwork overload, scope creep, RFI backlogs, communication breakdowns, and thin margins. His job, as he puts it, is to translate AI from an intimidating buzzword into a tool your team can pick up Monday morning and actually use.
SESSION 4 ChatGPT for Project Management
SESSION 5 AI-Powered Estimating & Bidding
SESSION 6 AI for Safety Management & Compliance
Live Session: April 29, 2027 | 2 - 3:30pm Check-in: May 6, 2027 | 2 - 3pm
Live Session: May 27, 2027 | 2 - 3:30pm Check-in: June 10, 2027 | 2 - 3pm
Live Session: June 25, 2027 | 2 - 3:30pm Check-in: July 8, 2027 | 2 - 3pm
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: • Apply AI to project planning and risk assessment • Improve team communication using AI assistance • Work through real project scenarios and solutions
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: • Speed up quantity takeoffs with greater accuracy • Conduct market research and competitive pricing analysis • Get AI assistance with proposal writing
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: • Automate safety documentation processes • Use AI for incident analysis and prevention • Set up compliance tracking and reporting systems
Hands-On Assignment: Create a project risk assessment and communication plan for a current or upcoming project using AI tools.
Hands-On Assignment: Complete an estimate using AI tools and compare accuracy and time to your standard process.
Hands-On Assignment: Create an AIassisted safety briefing and compliance checklist for an active project.
SESSION 10 Building Custom AI Solutions
SESSION 11 Automation and Workflow Integration
SESSION 12 Future-Proofing & ROI Measurement
Live Session: Oct. 28, 2027 | 2 - 3:30pm Check-in: November 12, 2027 | 2 - 3pm
Live Session: Nov. 18, 2027 | 2 - 3:30pm Check-in: December 2, 2027 | 2 - 3pm
Live Session: Dec. 16, 2027 | 2 - 3:30pm Check-in: December 30, 2027 | 2 - 3pm
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: • Build company-specific AI assistants • Automate administrative processes • Create custom calculators and tools for your business
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: • Integrate AI with Procore, BlueBeam, and other industry software • Streamline data flow between systems • Eliminate manual data entry where possible
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: • Measure and track your AI implementation success • Plan for emerging technologies • Scale successful implementations across your organization
Hands-On Assignment: Design and build one custom AI solution specific to your company’s needs.
Hands-On Assignment: Identify and implement one workflow automation that connects your existing software tools.
Hands-On Assignment: Complete a full ROI analysis of your AI implementations and create a 12-month forward plan.
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Cancellation Policy: Registration cancellations must be submitted to Master Builders of Iowa via email to NFry@MBI.Build. Cancellation requests submitted at least 14 days prior to the start of this program will be refunded 100%. Cancellations received between 7 and 14 days prior to the start of this program will be refunded 50%. No refund for cancellations less than 7 days prior to the start of this program. No refund for no-shows.
Please send registration and payment to: Master Builders of Iowa Attn: Nichole Fry 4100 Westown Pkwy | West Des Moines, IA Email: NFry@MBI.Build
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