Learning Objectives:

• Discuss foundational concepts of AI Chatbot integration in construction

• Apply no-code AI chatbot tools to design applications for automating construction-related tasks.

• Evaluate AI outputs for accuracy, relevance, and their potential impact on construction project efficiency.

• Create a functional AI chatbot tailored to specific construction scenarios

Create a Website:

Follow these videos and create your Google Site (e.g., https://sites.google.com/view/electriai).

• Getting Started (1:27)

• Create a Landing Page (2:44)

• Update Resume (4:30)

• Publish Your Website (3:05)

You are not required to complete this part. However, if you choose to do so, you can earn 5 extra points by following these videos to create a professional domain name (e.g., ElectriAI.com)

• Buy a Cheap Domain Name (4:22)

• Set up a Professional Domain Name (8:02)

Develop AI Chatbot for Cost Estimation (Areas Calculation):

Using ChatLing.AI, create a chatbot capable of calculating window areas in square inches based on the given widths and lengths. Test the chatbot by performing window area calculations for this project and validate its results through manual calculations in Excel. Once validated, update the chatbot to your website and submit the following:

• The validated calculations from the chatbot compared with Excel results.

• A screenshot showing the chatbot integrated into your website.

Please refer to these videos to complete this task:

• Getting Started (5:54)

• Create ChatLing workflow (7:03)

• Add AI models to the Chatbot (15:48)

• Modify AI parameters for accuracy improvements (10:29)

• Deploy AI Chatbot to your website (4:27)

• Testing the AI Chatbot (5:44)

This is the rubric of the assignment

Advanced AI Chatbot Assignment (for graduate student only)

One of the most important skill for the graduate student is the ability to learn independently. Building on your ChatLing.AI experience from previous assignment, you will identify a construction-related problem and develop an AI solution using a different AI platform. This assignment challenges you to apply your AI development skills independently while addressing real construction industry needs.

Step 1: Problem Identification

• Choose a construction-related problem that could benefit from AI automation. If you can find the problem which is currently related to your job, you will receive extra credit for it.

• The problem should be more complex than simple Q&A or basic calculations

• Problem should require multiple steps or data processing

• Explain why this problem is significant in construction management

• Stop by my office if you have difficulty to find one.

Step 2: AI Tool Selection

• Select an AI platform/tool other than ChatLing.AI or basic ChatGPT

• Justify your choice of platform based on the problem requirements

• Stop by my office if you have difficulty to select one.

Example of AI tool (but not limited to):

• https://botpress.com/

• https://www.make.com/en

• https://zapier.com/

• https://customgpt.ai/

• https://www.napkin.ai/

• https://notebooklm.google.com/

• https://claude.ai/projects

• etc.

Step 3: Solution Development

Develop a working solution that:

• Takes clear inputs

• Processes information through multiple steps

• Provides useful outputs for construction professionals

• Can be demonstrated to others

Part 4: Submission

Submit a PDF file that include:

• Problem Statement (1 paragraph)

  • Description of the construction problem

  • Current challenges with manual processes

  • Potential impact of automation

• Platform Selection Justification (1 paragraph)

  • Why you chose this particular AI tool

  • How it addresses your specific problem

  • Key features that make it suitable

• Solution Documentation

  • Link to working solution (if web-based)

  • Screenshots of the solution workflow

  • Example inputs and outputs

  • Instructions for using the solution

• Development Process Summary (1-2 paragraphs)

  • Brief overview of how you built the solution

  • Major challenges encountered and overcome

  • Time invested in development

Discussions Board:

Requirement 1: Original Post (due Friday)

• What challenges did you encounter while creating your chatbot, and how did you overcome them?

• In what ways do you think AI chatbots could be useful in real-world construction project management?

• How has this experience changed your perspective on the role of AI in the construction industry?

• What additional features or capabilities would you like to add to your chatbot to make it more useful for construction professionals?

Provide support/justification for any opinions made and argue your position

Requirement 2: Response Post (due Sunday)

Please complete the following:

• Review all of your colleagues' original posts.

• Critically analyze your colleagues' original posts.

• Provide AT LEAST TWO responses to each of TWO posts.

• Provide responses that either expands on, constructively criticizes, and/or respectfully refutes your colleagues' original thoughts.