February 13, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Timing
10:00 – 11:30 AM (Central)
Location
ZOOM
AI Risk Management: How Smart Contractors Prevent Legal Disaster Before They Start
Think AI can’t hurt your construction business? Think again. Contractors across the industry are discovering that one careless employee upload can trigger massive fines, jeopardize client relationships, or permanently destroy government-contract eligibility.
While many companies are blindly using free AI tools, smart contractors are putting guardrails in place protecting their business and gaining a competitive edge.
In this focused 90-minute webinar built for construction leaders, you’ll learn how to safely leverage AI without stepping into costly legal landmines.
What You’ll Learn
- Real-World Risks: Get a clear look at the legal and financial consequences construction companies face today, from $28,000 HIPAA violations to security breaches that end federal contract eligibility.
- Practical AI Policy Essentials: Learn the must-have components of an AI governance policy that protects your business, your employees, and your clients. You’ll receive a streamlined framework addressing:
- HIPAA-sensitive information
- Government contract security requirements
- Client confidentiality and jobsite restrictions
- Rapid Scenario Walkthroughs: Explore short, realistic situations your teams face every week, including:
- Handling employee medical or HR updates
- Uploading safety documentation on secure sites
- Using AI for client meeting summaries
- Learn exactly what’s safe—and what could cost you.
- How to Choose Safe AI Tools: We’ll cover which AI platforms are appropriate for different construction tasks and which tools could expose you to major liability.
Why You Should Attend: You’ll walk away with a clear understanding of how to use AI safely and confidently, avoiding the pitfalls that are costing other contractors tens of thousands of dollars (or more). Stop gambling with your business. Start using AI the right way.
About the Speaker:
Carl Britton, Jr. brings 20 years of construction experience and 15 years in tech, making him one of the few AI educators who’s as comfortable on a jobsite as he is behind a keyboard. A former Class B General Contractor with real field experience, Carl translates complex technology into practical applications contractors can use immediately.
He’s a trusted partner to major industry organizations, delivering workshops and keynotes for NECA National, multiple NECA chapters, SMACNA, and MCAs across the country. Known for his energetic, hands-on style, Carl makes AI accessible, relevant, and tailored to the real challenges contractors face.
With hundreds of presentations under his belt and a reputation for keeping things “light, practical, and not overwhelming,” Carl helps construction teams turn AI into a tool that actually works in the field not just on paper.
Program hosted by MCAA Affiliate Alliance
RSVP by January 30th
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