SMPS Houston Professional Development | Finding 12 minutes: Unlocking Efficiency and Productivity with Gen AI - Practical AI Use Cases for AEC Firms

 

August 20, 2025
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Satterfield & Pontikes Construction Auditorium
11000 Equity Dr
Houston, TX 77041
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We are almost at capacity for this event! Preregistration is now closed. Registration will remain open to accommodate open seats, however, we cannot guarantee a lunch for those registering after noon the day prior to the event as we utilize off-site catering.

Join Frank Lazaro, author of Finding 12 Minutes: Unlocking Efficiency with Generative AI, as he demonstrates how architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) firms can practically apply Generative AI to streamline workflows, reclaim valuable time, and boost productivity. This session provides actionable, real-world use cases specifically tailored to the needs of AEC professionals.

Key Learning Objectives:
• Identify practical opportunities to immediately integrate Generative AI into your daily workflows.
• Learn step-by-step strategies to reclaim at least 12 minutes per day, significantly increasing productivity.
• Understand how to select and leverage the most effective AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Copilot.
• Discover methods to overcome common adoption barriers and build team confidence in AI solutions.
• Evaluate real-world AEC case studies demonstrating measurable impacts on productivity and efficiency,

ABOUT OUR SPEAKER:

Frank Lazaro is a leader and innovator in the AEC industry, specializing in AI-driven marketing and business solutions. He has over two decades of experience in marketing, technology, and strategy, having held key roles at Deloitte, AT&T, and First Data. His expertise spans multiple sectors, and he is supported by an MBA and a focus on integrating AI and innovation into business operations.

Frank is a best-selling author of books including AEC Marketer's Guide to Artificial Intelligence, Finding 12 Minutes: Unlocking Efficiency with Gen AI, Let Me Be Frank with You, and Fck Them Turtles—Illusion of Change. His work emphasizes practical applications of AI in AEC marketing, proposal writing, and business operations.

He is also an expert in social media content creation, with a focus on AI-driven customer engagement and content marketing. Frank is recognized for his thought leadership in AI adoption, particularly in the AEC sector, where he assists firm owners and executives in implementing AI to enhance efficiency, utilization, and productivity.

Beyond consulting, Frank has built a reputation as a keynote speaker and content creator. His work is characterized by a no-nonsense, action-oriented style emphasizing real-world use cases over theory.


Please RSVP by noon on 8/19. No fault cancellation 48 hours in advance via email to [email protected]. Walk in registration dependent on availability of space. Due to offsite catering, we cannot guarantee a lunch for those that didn't rsvp in advance.

Tickets

$50.00 Member of SMPS Houston

$50.00 Member of another SMPS Chapter OR a Group of Three or More from the same firm (price per person)

$70.00 Not a member of SMPS