This project proposes the development of an AI-driven learning tool designed to enhance civil engineering students' understanding of construction sequences and real-world challenges. Traditional civil engineering design courses often emphasize theoretical concepts while overlooking the complexities of construction implementation. This gap leaves students underprepared for site-specific challenges such as sequencing conflicts, material delays, and unforeseen conditions. To address this, the proposed interactive AI chatbot will provide students with real-time guidance on construction processes tailored to their design inputs. The tool will simulate common construction dilemmas, offer step-by-step sequencing insights, and present customized scenarios to improve decision-making skills. The AI tool will initially be integrated into two upper-level design courses: CTC 326 (Foundation Analysis and Design) and CTC 426 (Design of Earth Structures). The digital format ensures scalability, aligning with SUNY’s “Transcending Campus Boundaries” theme by enabling access to construction-related learning across SUNY campuses that offer construction programs. By equipping students with practical knowledge of construction challenges, this project will enhance workforce readiness and support the growing demand for skilled engineers, particularly in light of the recent Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

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