Speaking & Workshops

Chad Gill

AI Shepherd · Implementation Architect · Blue Collar AI

Construction-first AI talks for industry events, associations, and conferences. Not corporate theory — real use cases from real contractors.

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About Chad

23+ years in construction. Founded and sold Concreate Inc. Built VAs for Construction to solve the problems he lived. Now he shepherds AI adoption for construction companies through practical workshops, VA implementation, and hands-on consulting.

Chad doesn't talk about AI in the abstract. Every talk, workshop, and panel comes from real experience — deploying virtual assistants, building automation workflows, and helping contractors move from "cool tools" to real, measurable operational gains.

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Talk Formats & Topics

Flexible formats designed for construction audiences — from 500-person keynotes to 20-person leadership sessions.

Keynote

Blue Collar AI

Construction-first AI talk for industry events, associations, and conferences. Not corporate theory — real use cases from real contractors.

45-60 minutes
Workshop

Blue Collar AI Workshop

Interactive, in-person workshop. Teams identify highest-ROI AI use cases, score them, and leave with a prioritized game plan. Includes live workshop app.

Half-day or full-day
Lunch & Learn

AI for Your Team

Shorter format for leadership teams or association chapter meetings. Practical, not theoretical.

60-90 minutes
Panel / Fireside Chat

Construction AI Voice

For events that want a construction AI perspective on a panel discussion.

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Popular Talk Topics

  • AI Adoption in Construction: What's Working Right Now
  • From Cool Tools to Real Workflows: Making AI Stick
  • The Virtual Assistant Advantage for Contractors
  • Construction Automation: Start Small, Scale Fast
  • Blue Collar AI: Why Construction Is the Perfect Industry for AI

Past Speaking Events

World of Concrete 2026 — Las Vegas, NV
ASA Tennessee 2026
ASA Nashville 2025
ASAMW Blue Collar AI for Subcontractors 2025
Clemson University
Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO) Events

See Chad Speak

Video coming soon — recorded at Clemson University and World of Concrete 2026.

The Workshop App

The Blue Collar AI Workshop uses a live app where teams brainstorm, categorize, and score AI use cases in real time. Results compile instantly into a prioritized game plan.

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Speaker Kit

Download the speaker kit for event organizers — includes bio, headshots, talk descriptions, and technical requirements.

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Book Chad for Your Event

Keynote, workshop, lunch & learn, or panel — let's find the right format for your audience.

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