April 16, 2025
Practical Uses of AI in Electrical Construction
The presentation "Practical Uses of AI in Electrical Construction: Creating Your Own Chatbot" by Jared Christman focuses on how artificial intelligence, particularly generative AI and chatbots, can be practically applied in the electrical construction industry. Christman, with decades of experience in CAD, BIM, and construction technology, emphasizes AI as a tool to enhance productivity, not a replacement for human expertise. The presentation covers types of AI—generative, predictive, computer vision, and robotics—and their relevance to construction workflows. It highlights the importance of effective prompting (prompt engineering) to get accurate and useful outputs from AI, including giving AI a role, purpose, constraints, and tone. He will also advise on hot to ensuring your data privacy and the importance of clear, specific, and structured prompts to optimize AI-generated responses for real-world construction needs, such as drafting RFIs, emails, and technical comparisons. If time permits, he will follow up with a live demo on how to create your own chatbot from beginning to end.
This course is free and exclusive to ECABC members only.
Date & Time
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 (9:00 am – 10:00 am pt)
Location
Zoom
Instructor(s)
Jared Christman
Jared Christman serves as the Director of Innovation and Technology at Big State Electric. His is experienced in bridging the gap between field and office workflows within the electrical contractor. Jared has dedicated his time and efforts into researching and implementing best practices focusing on operational efficiency. He is also actively involved in leveraging AI-powered chatbots to streamline project management processes, while teaching contractors about prompt engineering to minimize errors and improve accuracy. Jared holds a strong passion for advancements in Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Virtual Design Construction (VDC), as well as the integration of 3D modeling and coordination techniques within electrical projects. Beyond his technical contributions, Jared cohosts the podcast Innovation Overload , where he explores emerging technologies, innovations and discusses the latest industry advancements to stay at the forefront of the electrical industry.
Cancellation Policy
Presentations are intended for educational purposes only and should not be relied on in place of professional advice. The opinions and views expressed in this presentation are those of the presenter(s) and should not be taken to represent those of the Electrical Contractors Association of British Columbia (“ECABC”). The ECABC does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information provided in this presentation. Members should make their own inquiries and obtain their own professional advice to address their particular circumstances.
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