Date: 8/18/2026
Time: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM EST
CPE Credit: 2 hours

This course provides a concise overview of how artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the construction industry and reshaping financial oversight, accounting practices, and regulatory compliance. From autonomous equipment to predictive risk analytics, construction firms are increasingly adopting AI to enhance safety, efficiency, and profitability. As this transformation unfolds, accountants and financial professionals must evolve their roles—leveraging AI for smarter budgeting, automated compliance, and real-time auditing. The course highlights the top 20 macro-level AI trends in construction and explores how accounting professionals can align financial systems with operational AI, uphold audit integrity, and prepare for emerging tax and compliance challenges.

Topics Covered:

• Overview of AI adoption in construction
   
• Predictive analytics and risk management
   
• AI-integrated Building Information Modeling (BIM)
   
• Real-time compliance and financial reporting
   
• Taxation challenges in AI-driven construction
   
• AI in project scheduling, supply chains, and quality control
   
• Regulatory frameworks and ethical AI use in audits
   

• Identify major AI trends transforming the construction sector
   
• Analyze how AI impacts financial oversight in construction
   
• Evaluate regulatory and tax implications of construction AI tools
   
• Apply AI-enabled risk forecasting to construction budgeting
   
• Interpret AI-generated insights for audit readiness
   
• Develop governance strategies for ethical AI accounting use
   
• Recommend AI implementation strategies for accounting leaders
   

Prerequisite Knowledge:  Basic understanding of financial accounting, construction workflows, and current tax regulations is recommended.