1. Introduction to AI in the construction industry
AI in construction is presented through its practical operating logic rather than theory alone. The section explains what AI is, how it works in day-to-day use, and where it brings the most value across the investment process from an organizational perspective.
- what AI is and how it works in practice,
- where it provides the greatest value in the investment process.
2. Analysis of tender documentation (SWZ) with the help of AI
Tender decisions depend on quickly extracting key requirements from SWZ documentation. Participants practice summarizing the documents, identifying participation conditions and risks, and building tender checklists that support a more disciplined bid qualification process.
- summary of the SWZ,
- identification of risks and conditions for participation,
- tender checklists.
3. Automation of the quotation process
Creating subcontractor RFQs can be standardized when AI links quantity takeoff analysis with communication and comparison tasks. The section shows how to prepare enquiries, work with the bill of quantities, and compare incoming offers in a structured manner.
- creation of RFQ to subcontractors,
- analysis of the bill of quantities,
- comparison of offers.
4. AI in cost estimating and analysis of the scope of works
Cost estimating work often starts with checking whether the scope is complete and measurable. Here AI supports the analysis of bills of quantities, helps detect omissions, and assists in preparing the cost estimate on the basis of more consistent source data.
- analysis of bills of quantities,
- identification of omissions,
- support for the preparation of the cost estimate.
5. AI in investment project execution management
On active projects, AI can support coordination by structuring construction site reports and interpreting progress data. It is also used to organize the daily plan and improve interdisciplinary alignment, helping teams track execution and respond to emerging issues.
- construction site reports,
- progress analysis,
- daily plan and interdisciplinary coordination.
6. Basics of prompt engineering
Effective results depend first on how questions are written. Participants learn the structure of a strong prompt, how to formulate instructions for AI clearly, and which common mistakes lead to vague, incomplete, or misleading answers in construction-related tasks.
- how to ask AI questions,
- the structure of an effective prompt,
- typical mistakes.
7. Working with documents in AI
PDF files, bills of quantities, and contracts become easier to process when AI is used for targeted analysis. The section covers summarization, information retrieval, and turning document findings into checklists and procedures that support repeatable project work.
- analysis of PDFs, bills of quantities and contracts,
- summarizing and searching for information,
- building checklists and procedures.
8. Automation of work with AI
To reduce repetitive manual work, participants build reusable prompts and structured query templates for tasks such as RFQ preparation or SWZ analysis. The focus is on embedding AI into everyday office and site workflows in a consistent, controllable way.
- creating repeatable prompts,
- query templates (e.g. RFQ, SWZ analyses),
- use of AI in the daily work of the office and construction site.
9. Limits and safety of AI use
Reliable AI use in construction requires clear boundaries. This part addresses data overinterpretation, legal responsibility for AI-supported outputs, and practical rules that reduce risk when models are used in operational, analytical, and decision-support tasks.
- overinterpretation of data,
- legal responsibility,
- good practices for using AI.