Build a Bot, Win More Work: Custom GPTs for AEC
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In this episode of KP Unpacked, the number one podcast in AEC, Jeff Echols and Frank Lazaro unpack the rising wave of custom GPTs—and why every forward-thinking AEC firm should be building one. From knowledge centers to proposal bots, this episode dives into how AI tools like Azure Foundry and ChatGPT Projects are reshaping how firms capture experience, accelerate onboarding, and win more work.
What you’ll learn:
- The two AI tools leading the charge in AEC: Azure Foundry vs ChatGPT Projects
- Why centralizing your firm’s knowledge gives you a serious edge
- How to turn your senior team’s experience into a searchable asset
- Smart use cases: proposal bots, resume finders, SOP assistants
- The one con firms overlook before building a custom GPT
- A simple, no-code starting point to test this today
If your firm’s expertise lives in people’s heads or buried folders—this episode is your roadmap to change that.
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Chapters
1. Welcome to KP Unpacked (00:00:00)
2. Introduction to Custom GPTs (00:02:06)
3. Azure AI Foundry vs ChatGPT Projects (00:05:13)
4. Competitive Advantage of AI Knowledge Centers (00:11:22)
5. Code Challenges and Knowledge Management (00:15:16)
6. Building vs Buying Custom AI Solutions (00:22:27)
7. Start Small: Making GPTs Actionable Today (00:32:48)
8. Closing and Community Invitation (00:36:59)
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