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:Pacific/Honolulu BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20070311T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-1000 TZOFFSETTO:-1000 TZNAME:(UTC-10:00) Hawaii END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20071104T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-1000 TZOFFSETTO:-1000 TZNAME:(UTC-10:00) Hawaii END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260603T070000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Honolulu:20260603T110000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:AGC EDGE AI for Estimating & Preconstruction DESCRIPTION:About the Workshop AI for Estimating & Preconstruction is a hands-on\, facilitator-led workshop designed specifically for estimators and preconstruction professionals who want to use artificial intelligence to support\, not replace\, professional judgment.This two-part\, live-virtual workshop focuses on where AI adds real value in estimating workflows and where human expertise remains essential. Participants explore how AI can assist with document review\, scope understanding\, assumptions\, validation\, and internal coordination\, while maintaining estimator control and accountability.Through guided practice\, attendees work through a realistic estimating scenario using project documents\, assumptions\, and validation techniques. The session emphasizes practical prompting\, scope checks\, and RFI-style thinking rather than automated takeoffs or black-box outputs.By the end of the workshop\, participants will have refined estimating workflows and begun building reusable AI assistants and templates they can continue to use and adapt in preconstruction work.Workshop Outcomes Understand where AI adds value in estimating and where human judgment is criticalApply AI to document-driven estimating and preconstruction workflowsUse AI to support scope review\, assumption development\, and validationPractice prompting techniques that improve clarity and reduce riskIdentify common pitfalls and limitations when using AI in estimatingBegin building reusable AI assistants and templates to support preconstruction workLeave with workflows and tools that be used immediately on real projectsWho Should Attend: This workshop is designed for estimators\, preconstruction professionals\, and project teams involved in early-stage planning and pricing within construction companies. Participants should have a working understanding of estimating and preconstruction processes. *No technical or AI background is required.Technology and Participation:For the classroom:\n Please have Zoom downloaded.\n Computer with dual monitor preferred.\n Laptop or desktop computer. ((phones or tablets are not recommended for this workshop)For Participation:\n Camera\, built in or added on and ready to stream to the classroom.\n Headphones or earbuds with microphones are preferred.\n Each student should be on their own computer/laptop\, if possible.\n Access to at least one AI tool (e.g.\, ChatGPT\, Gemini\, Copilot or Claude)\n Sample project and/or documents you use for estimation and preconstruction preparations Meet Your Facilitator:Zach Giglio\n\nZach Giglio is CEO of GCM\, an award-winning agency that shows organizations how to leverage cutting-edge AI technology to become more efficient and profitable. He is certified by the Wharton School of Business in AI strategy for business and is a curriculum committee member on AI at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Institute for Organization Management.\n\nRenowned for his insights into the fascinating convergence of AI and business\, Zach is a frequent keynote speaker at industry conferences\, a TEDx speaker and was recently honored as one of Charleston's Forty under 40. Additionally\, he conducts intensive AI trainings and implementations\, tailored to equip organizations with the requisite knowledge and skills to effectively harness AI\, fueling their operations\, sales\, marketing and administration abilities and driving revenue growth. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:


About the Workshop

 \;AI for Estimating &\; Preconstruction is a hands-on\, facilitator-led workshop designed specifically for estimators and preconstruction professionals who want to use artificial intelligence to support\, not replace\, professional judgment.

This two-part\, live-virtual workshop focuses on where AI adds real value in estimating workflows and where human expertise remains essential. Participants explore how AI can assist with document review\, scope understanding\, assumptions\, validation\, and internal coordination\, while maintaining estimator control and accountability.

Through guided practice\, attendees work through a realistic estimating scenario using project documents\, assumptions\, and validation techniques. The session emphasizes practical prompting\, scope checks\, and RFI-style thinking rather than automated takeoffs or black-box outputs.

By the end of the workshop\, participants will have refined estimating workflows and begun building reusable AI assistants and templates they can continue to use and adapt in preconstruction work.

Workshop Outcomes \;  \;  \; \;

Who Should Attend: \;This workshop is designed for estimators\, preconstruction professionals\, and project teams involved in early-stage planning and pricing within construction companies. Participants should have a working understanding of estimating and preconstruction processes. \;

*No technical or AI background is required.

Technology and Participation:

For the classroom:
&ndash\; Please have Zoom downloaded.
&ndash\; Computer with dual monitor preferred.
&ndash\; Laptop or desktop computer. ((phones or tablets are not recommended for this workshop)		For Participation:
&ndash\; Camera\, built in or added on and ready to stream to the classroom.
&ndash\; Headphones or earbuds with microphones are preferred.
&ndash\; Each student should be on their own computer/laptop\, if possible.
&ndash\; Access to at least one AI tool (e.g.\, ChatGPT\, Gemini\, Copilot or Claude)
&ndash\; Sample project and/or documents you use for estimation and preconstruction preparations \;

Meet Your Facilitator:

Zach Giglio

Zach Giglio is CEO of GCM\, an award-winning agency that shows organizations how to leverage cutting-edge AI technology to become more efficient and profitable. He is certified by the Wharton School of Business in AI strategy for business and is a curriculum committee member on AI at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce&rsquo\;s Institute for Organization Management.

Renowned for his insights into the fascinating convergence of AI and business\, Zach is a frequent keynote speaker at industry conferences\, a TEDx speaker and was recently honored as one of Charleston&rsquo\;s Forty under 40. Additionally\, he conducts intensive AI trainings and implementations\, tailored to equip organizations with the requisite knowledge and skills to effectively harness AI\, fueling their operations\, sales\, marketing and administration abilities and driving revenue growth.

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