Blue-Collar AI
Real-World Tools & Techniques for Contractors Who Want to Save Time and Cut the Chaos
Empower your team with practical AI tools built for the field—not the lab.
Discover how to use AI like ChatGPT to streamline communication, improve workflows, and boost productivity on the jobsite. This session is built for contractors and trade professionals who want to use AI today, not someday.
Chad Gill
President at Contractor Coach AI, Laminin Coaching and VAs 4 Construction
Formats
60-MINUTE KEYNOTE
A high-impact, mindset-shifting talk with live demos and real-world relevance.
HALF-DAY WORKSHOP
Dive deeper with interactive sessions that apply AI directly to your team’s challenges.
Upcoming Talks
Houston Build Expo
Date:
June 11-12, 2025
Time:
9:30 to 10:30 am CT and 2:30 to 3:30 pm CT
Location:
Center Point Drive, NRG Park, 1 Center Point Dr, Houston, TX.
Blue Collar AI Workshop for Subcontractors
Date:
June 13, 2025
Time:
11 am to 2 pm
Location:
Smith Currie Office, 1921 Gallows Road, Suite 850, Tysons Corner, VA.
Association:
ASAMW
Atlanta Build Expo
Date:
July 23-24, 2025
Time:
Wed - 2:30 to 3:30 pm
Thu - Part 1: 9:30 to 10:30 am and Part 2: 2:30 to 3:30
Location:
Cobb Galleria Cetre (Halls A. B & C) - 2 Galleria Pkwy. SE., Atlanta, GA 30339
Blue Collar AI Workshop for Subcontractors
Date:
August 18, 2025
Time:
11 am to 2 pm
Location:
TBA
Association:
AGC Chattanooga
TEDx ClemsonU
Date:
TBA
Time:
TBA
Location:
TBA
World of Concrete - Luncheon and Industry Training
Date:
January 22, 2026
Time:
TBA
Location:
TBA
Most contractors are buried in paperwork, missed updates, and late-night follow-ups. You don’t need a tech team or complicated software—you need simple tools and techniques that save time, reduce stress, and give you control over your business.
That’s what Blue Collar AI delivers.
This session shows you how to use AI right from your phone or laptop—whether it’s writing a site report, summarizing a proposal, or delegating tasks that used to eat up your day. It’s not about coding.
It’s not about hype. It’s about working smarter with tools you already have (or can get for free).
Key Takeaways
Save Time Immediately
Automate everyday tasks like site logs, meeting notes, and proposal drafts
Start Simple, Build Momentum
No tech overwhelm—just quick wins and real results
Talk to AI Like a Pro
Learn practical prompting techniques that get you results—fast
Empower Your Team
Help your people get more done with less stress and better tools
Most people think of AI as something futuristic—like Jarvis from Iron Man.
But in reality, AI is already here, helping businesses like yours save time, reduce stress, and improve efficiency in simple yet powerful ways.
Who Should Attend
This talk is perfect for:
Construction business owners
Project managers
Estimators
Superintendents
Field and office teams
You’ll benefit if:
You’re curious about AI but don’t know where to start
You’ve heard about ChatGPT but don’t trust it yet
You want real use cases, not tech buzzwords
What to Expect
Hands-On Insight → Discover how AI can support your existing tools—not replace your team.
Voice-First Focus → Learn how to capture notes, delegate tasks, and generate jobsite reports using your voice.
Relatable Metaphors → Bulldozers, lightsabers, brother-in-law races… yeah, we’re not your typical tech talk.
Downloadable Resources → Get a security guide, prompting cheat sheet, and live demo examples you can try yourself.
About Chad
Chad Gill is a speaker, coach, entrepreneur, and AI advocate with over 23 years of experience in the construction industry. As the owner of Concreate, a concrete polishing company, he understands the challenges of running a trade business firsthand.
Through Laminin Coaching and VAs for Construction, he helps construction companies improve efficiency with coaching and remote support. With Contractor Coach AI, he provides AI-driven solutions tailored for contractors.
Chad’s expertise lies in helping businesses integrate AI and streamlined workflows without unnecessary complexity. His approach is practical and results-driven, ensuring that teams can adopt AI confidently and effectively.
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