Start Date: 1/23/2026 10:00 AM CST
End Date: 1/23/2026 12:00 PM CST
Venue Name: Live Virtual Course - Zoom
Organization Name:
MCA Affiliate Alliance
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Intro to ChatGPT for the Construction Trades
Live Virtual Course Via Zoom
Friday, January 23, 2026
10:00 AM - Noon
This session gives you a clear look at ChatGPT and how it fits into daily work in the trades. We skip the hype to show you real examples you can use on the job site or in the office. You will walk away understanding exactly how it works and how to use it safely.
What You Will Learn:
- The Basics: What ChatGPT is and how it actually works for construction tasks.
- Writing Prompts: How to ask simple questions that get you useful results.
- Daily Tasks: How to use ChatGPT for emails, reports, safety notes, and scopes.
- Risk: The right way to think about accuracy and privacy.
Who Should Attend: Field and office staff who want to learn the basics. This is perfect for anyone who wants to leave with skills they can apply the same day.
Cost: FREE to employees of Contractors Signatory to Local 8 & 533 and MCAKC Associate Members.
Instructor
Carl Britton, Jr. brings 20 years of construction experience and 15 years in tech, making him one of the few AI educators who’s as comfortable on a jobsite as he is behind a keyboard. A former Class B General Contractor with real field experience, Carl translates complex technology into practical applications contractors can use immediately.
He’s a trusted partner to major industry organizations, delivering workshops and keynotes for NECA National, multiple NECA chapters, SMACNA, and MCAs across the country. Known for his energetic, hands-on style, Carl makes AI accessible, relevant, and tailored to the real challenges contractors face.
With hundreds of presentations under his belt and a reputation for keeping things “light, practical, and not overwhelming,” Carl helps construction teams turn AI into a tool that actually works in the field not just on paper.
