Generative AI for Executives in Construction: Strategic Leadership in the Age of AI
- Learn how to use AI tools like ChatGPT for strategic decision-making in construction.
- Gain insights on AI's strategic value and practical applications for your organization.
- Understand generative AI, strategic use cases, risks, and governance in construction leadership.
- Designed for senior leaders in construction to navigate emerging technologies confidently.
- Facilitated by Andrew Johnson, an expert in AI education for construction with global experience.
Overview
This executive workshop focuses on helping decision makers in construction understand and leverage AI tools like ChatGPT to enhance efficiency and strategic decision-making. Participants will learn about generative AI, strategic use cases, risks and governance issues, and how to evaluate AI opportunities within their organizations. The course includes interactive sessions, case studies, and practical guidance for implementing AI effectively. Designed for senior leaders in the construction industry, the workshop provides insights to navigate AI's impact and drive value in their businesses.
Who should attend
Business owners, board members, senior executives, strategy, innovation, digital leads, commercial, delivery, operations directors.
Learn how to use AI tools like ChatGPT to save time and work smarter, no tech background required.
Why This Executive Workshop?
AI is already reshaping how decisions are made, projects are managed, and value is created in construction. This session gives senior leaders the insight to cut through the hype, understand the risks, and make confident, informed decisions about how AI fits into their business.
You’ll leave with a clear grasp of AI’s strategic value and a practical playbook for your organisation.
What You’ll Learn
- What generative AI is and why it matters for construction leadership
- Strategic use cases: where AI drives value (design, planning, reporting, client comms)
- Real world examples from the UK and international projects
- Key risks and governance issues: IP, compliance, ethics, bias
- How to evaluate AI opportunities in your organisation
- Generative AI for Executives in Construction: Strategic Leadership in the Age of AI
- Executive level questions to ask your teams and vendors
- Steps to build capability, culture, and return on investment
Who It’s For
Designed for decision makers in construction:
- Business owners and managing directors
- Board members and senior executives
- Strategy, innovation, or digital leads
- Commercial, delivery, and operations directors
What’s Included
- Facilitated executive workshop (in person or virtual)
- Expert input with curated case studies and UK context
- Interactive discussion, breakout analysis, and action planning
- Summary slides and handouts
- Executive cheat sheet: “10 Questions to Ask Before Investing in AI”
Course Outline (3 Hours)
- Generative AI
What Every Executive Needs to Know (30 minutes) Overview of generative AI, LLMs, and market trends - Strategic Opportunities & Use Cases (45 minutes)
Sector-specific case studies and a collaborative value-mapping session - Risks, Governance, and Responsible Adoption (30 minutes)
Compliance, ethics, privacy, and leadership responsibilities - Executive Playbook – Leading AI Transformation (45 minutes)
How to identify use cases, assess ROI, and enable organisational readiness - Executive Roundtable and Action Planning (30 minutes)
Group discussion, commitments, and next steps
Locations
In person venues:
Newcastle, Manchester, London, Liverpool, Bristol, Glasgow (Also available for inhouse delivery at your organisation)
Online:
Live via Microsoft Teams or Zoom
