What You'll Learn in 6 Online Modules
1. Learn AI fundamentals & key examples of where AI can be used in AEC
Master three fundamental concepts:
- How AI makes decisions and how AI tools work (at a high-level non-technical level)
- 12 proven use-cases for AI in AEC (Architecture, Engineering & Construction).
- How to balance AI benefits with risks and ethical considerations.
2. Strategies to onboard AI safely on projects
Give you the framework to safely and effectively onboard AI on construction projects.
- Learn 4 core principles of AI onboarding.
- Discover the Iceberg analogy your data in AI applications.
- Score your team on the AI maturity ladder.
- Learn simple methods to roll-out AI tools.
3. Become a master at prompting AI systems
We have a practical crash course in prompting AI systems effectively.
- Learn the recipe for building a perfect prompt.
- Understand how to structure prompts for different AI systems.
- Learn how to connect ChatGPT into your BIM model and Autodesk Construction Cloud.
We will look at 2 real project examples
- We integrate ChatGPT with BIM our models to query information.
- Query information about specific elements in your BIM model to count quantities, inspect properties and extract data.
- Use ChatGPT to generate presentation ready charts and graphics automatically by reading straight from your BIM model.
- We integrate ChatGPT with Autodesk Construction Cloud to automate management tasks.
- Query project specifics like looking across all the issues reported on the project and finding a specific issue or trend.
- Generate presentation-ready reports and summaries automatically from your project data.
Introducing your instructor
Hi, I'm Stevan. đź‘‹
Before starting Civils.ai, I worked as a Civil Engineer for Arup, contributing to tunnel projects in the UK and Singapore. In 2020, I began teaching myself coding and created the early concept of Civils.ai as a final project. Since then, I've been dedicated to bringing automation to repetitive tasks on construction projects.
I wanted to share the lessons we've learned in bringing automation to construction projects and help others get started automating their projects.
Lesson Plan
Module 1 - Course Introduction
We kick off the course by explaining exactly how the course works.
Lesson duration: 5 mins
Lesson type: Theory
Things you will learn:
- Structure of the course with theory & practical.
- Introduction to your instructor.
- Course resources.
Module 2 - Foundations of AI in Built Environment
Discover how AI makes decisions and how the AI tools you use work.
Lesson duration: 20 mins
Lesson type: Theory
- How does AI make decisions?
- Explore 12 different use-cases for AI in Construction
- Deep-dive into 4 case studies with proven ROI
Module 3 - Ethical considerations in AI applicationsÂ
We look at the 4 core ethical considerations of using AI in construction projects.
Lesson duration: 20 mins
Lesson type: Theory
- Learn the framework to balance the benefits & risks of AI in construction
- Balance data, model, decision and professional ethics
- Use a 5 point checklist when reviewing an AI solution to decide if you should give it a green light
Module 4 - Data acquisition and management
Discover why Data is the hottest topic in AI and how to ensure data stays protected.
Lesson duration: 30 mins
Lesson type: Theory
Things you will learn:
- Discover the Iceberg analogy of data and AI
- Unlock your team's competitive advantage by securely using data with AI
- Measure ROI on AI applications using a simple framework
- Discover where your team is on the AI maturity ladder to decide where to focus
Module 5 - AI governance frameworks
Learn how to control and manage AI in your organisation so that it's delivering real ROI and not being missused.
Lesson duration: 15 mins
Lesson type: Theory
Things you will learn:
- Discover the risk of 'shadow AI' and how to avoid your organisation being exposed to it
- Understand how to manage AI 'auto-pilot' features in your organisation
- Use a simple framework to ensure you have the right controls in place to get the most from AI
Module 6 - Prompt Engineering Masterclass
In this hands-on session we show you the latest prompt engineering best practices for working with AI.
Lesson duration: 60 mins
Lesson type: Practical
Things you will learn:
- Level up your results of working with AI tools by using the building blocks of writing a good AI prompts.
- Connect ChatGPT into your BIM models and AutoDesk Construction Cloud and learn how to automate tasks.
- Learn the latest AI prompting techniques to engage model reasoning, management context length and understand the limitations of AI.
Complete the course and receive your signed digital certificate
- Join the 300+ Alumni network.
- Position automation superpowers at the heart of your career.
Why invest in your AI skills in 2026?
- Calculate the ROI of any AI solutions you are using or plan to use.
- Implement solutions to speed up the repetitive tasks which you hate.
- Deeply understand the underlying tech stack behind solutions you use.
- Audit if the solutions you are using comply with the latest regs.
- Your competition is always looking for an edge and the fast evolving space of AI provides the perfect opportunity.
- Knowledge gaps exist and you end up not fully understanding the logic behind new tools available to you.
- An increasing number of construction tasks are being automated with Software & Robotics. Do not get left behind thinking everything is a 'black box'.
