2025 Convention Session: Initial Use Cases for Artificial Intelligence in Building Enclosure Consulting (Ramos)

Course Overview
This session was originally presented at the 2025 IIBEC International Convention & Trade Show in Orlando, Florida.  This course includes the following components:

• recording of the live session
• a summative assessment consisting of 10 multiple-choice questions
• two surveys required to claim continuing education credit

Description

Artificial intelligence (AI) solidified itself as the exciting buzzword and curiosity for the architecture, engineering, and construction (A/E/C) industries in 2023. Truly, there are numerous applications that can and likely will be explored, developed, and scaled for the A/E/C industry, in the near, mid, and long term. However, to date, AI tends to be more discussion-oriented and vague than focused on specific solutions and practical implementations that solve real problems that exist today. Significant discussion speaks to the potential of text, image, and video generation, but has been nonspecific on how someone in the industry might try, customize, implement, or standardize these technologies into their day-to-day workflows. Further, we are now at the point of seeing real examples of AI use cases specific to the building enclosure industry, which can be explored to drive new efficiencies and improved business operations. This presentation will provide real insights on how to think about AI, where and how to implement specific technologies, and current solutions that are available, addressing the biggest questions that firms and individuals have today. We will go beyond ChatGPT queries and discuss the potential for the building enclosure industry.

Speaker/Author

Michael Ramos
President
Raymond

Michael Ramos is the president at Raymond, a minority and veteran-owned small business that provides full architectural and engineering services. After joining Raymond in 2017, Ramos has worked to grow Raymond’s engagement and presence in the federal market. He leads Raymond’s Internal Research & Development program, which is currently developing multiple AI-based software solutions for the architecture, engineering, and construction industry. Prior to Raymond, Ramos was the director of analysis at DeWolff, Boberg & Associates and a senior associate with Booz Allen Hamilton. Ramos holds a BS in chemical engineering from MIT and an MS in chemistry from Tufts University.

Course Access
Courses are accessible in LearnUpon for one year from the date of purchase.

Credit Start Date   01/15/25            Credit Expiration Date  01/15/28

Course Recommended Prerequisite(s)

N/A

IIBEC Core Competencies: Exterior Walls, Roofing

Knowledge Level: Introductory

Continuing Education Credit Statement
This course is approved for 1.25 IIBEC CEH
This course is approved for 1.25 AIA LU
AIA Course Number: CONV25_01_OD

AIA Provider Number: G024

Continuing Education Credit Claim Information

To claim IIBEC CEHs, learners are required to:

• Achieve a passing score of 70% on the summative assessment (learners are provided unlimited attempts)
• Complete the course Evaluation & Attestation Survey

After completing the Evaluation & Attestation Survey, learners will be able to download a Certificate of Completion.  Learners are responsible for self-reporting IIBEC CEH credit by uploading their Certificate of Completion to their IIBEC Portal. For assistance in self-reporting CEHs, please reach out to: cehs@iibec.org

To claim AIA LU, learners are required to complete the above requirements, as well as:

• Complete the AIA Survey (AIA member number is required)

AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA CES for AIA members.

AIA CES Provider statement

IIBEC is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider G024. All registered AIA CES Providers must comply with the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs.  Any questions or concerns about this provider or this learning program may be sent to AIA CES (cessupport@aia.org or (800) AIA 3837, Option 3).

This learning program is registered with AIA CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product. AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request.