What successes have you experienced with Generative AI?

Like sergio I also used ChatGPT to help me write a VBA sript for a macro enabled excel. I was able ot use this script in a document that gets frequently updated to allow me to just use 2 button clicks then select the file I wanted to import info from (the previous file). THis saved me hours of manual copy and paste work every time a new document is updated.

In my work managing complex engineering and manufacturing projects, Generative AI has helped me speed up project documentation, improve schedule and risk analysis, and produce clearer, more consistent reports for stakeholders. It has been especially useful for summarizing large technical datasets and highlighting early risks that might be overlooked. The main challenge has been validating outputs against real project data, but overall it has significantly improved my efficiency and decision‑making.

In a recent project, I used Gen AI to revolutionize 4D BIM scheduling. By feeding the model historical delay data—weather patterns, supply chain lags, and subcontractor performance—I generated a "predictive risk" schedule that visualized potential bottlenecks before ground was broken.

The biggest challenge was data silos; cleaning fragmented site reports into a structured format for the AI was grueling. However, the benefit was immense: we identified a logical sequence flaw in the steel assembly that would have cost six weeks. The AI-driven simulation reduced our contingency spend by 15%, turning "gut-feeling" management into data-backed precision.

One of our biggest Gen AI successes has been accelerating analysis and communication—synthesizing large volumes of project data into clear summaries and decision inputs. Data quality and governance were critical; good inputs produced strong outcomes, while poor data quickly limited value. The main challenge was expectation management, but with human-in-the-loop validation, the benefits have been meaningful time savings, consistency, and improved stakeholder alignment.

I use Gen AI regularly for my meetings to record and generate minutes of meetings, transcripts and action items. Gen AI goes a pretty good job. Just I always validate the outcome before sharing it with participants and others. This process saves me a good amount of time. Especially with the long meetings. I no more take notes, I just activate the transcript recording and once the meeting is done, tell the AI to generate the MOM.

I use Gen AI regularly for my meetings to record and generate minutes of meetings, transcripts and action items. Gen AI goes a pretty good job. Just I always validate the outcome before sharing it with participants and others. This process saves me a good amount of time. Especially with the long meetings. I no more take notes, I just activate the transcript recording and once the meeting is done, tell the AI to generate the MOM.