Training course · Vibe Coding · Construction & Architecture

Vibe Coding for Construction and Architecture

Build software in natural language: from prompt to app, rapid iteration, quality and security checks, and turning prototypes into production.

Duration
2 days (14 hrs)
Format
Online or on-site
Language
German or English
Participants
open dates or exclusive for your team
Certificate
Certificate of attendance

Overview

This course connects Vibe Coding with the everyday processes of Construction & Architecture. Participants work on realistic scenarios and leave with prompts, workflows and checklists they can use straight away.

Vibe coding lets business users without any programming knowledge build digital tools of their own. You describe in everyday language what a mini app, dashboard or form should do, and tools such as Lovable, Claude, ChatGPT Canvas or Replit generate a working solution. Helpers for your daily work can take shape quickly, without waiting for IT to free up capacity. This course shows you step by step how to make it work, which habits lead to good results, and what really matters along the way.

During the course you build applications drawn from your own work: a KPI overview, a data entry form, a small calculator or an automation for recurring chores. At the same time you learn to assess the risks realistically. Which data may go into such tools, who will run and maintain the solution, and when must IT be involved? With this knowledge you can create useful solutions that are accepted within the organisation and remain secure and sustainable in the long term.

Construction projects generate vast amounts of documentation: tenders, bills of quantities, specifications, minutes, snagging lists, variations, correspondence with authorities and standards. Architecture practices, engineering consultancies, contractors and clients spend a great deal of time on writing work that generative AI can speed up considerably. AI assistants help draft specification clauses, turn voice notes into site meeting minutes, structure variation claims, write competition and design statements and review extensive contract documents. Image-generating AI supports early design and visualisation stages. Professional and legal liability remains with designers and contractors – AI is a tool, not a substitute for knowledge of standards, structural engineering or site management.

The course is delivered live – either online in a virtual classroom or on-site in our training rooms in Munich, Salzburg, Berlin, Augsburg, Hanover, Bremen, Stuttgart and Kaiserslautern. We can also run it exclusively for your team.

Who is this course for?

  • Architects
  • Civil and building services engineers
  • Site managers and project managers
  • Estimators and planners at contractors
  • Client representatives and public works departments

Typical challenges we address

  • Heavy documentation workload on site and in the office
  • Extensive bills of quantities, contracts and standards
  • Contentious variations, defects and delay notices
  • Skills shortages alongside rising design and sustainability requirements

What you will be able to do

  • You build your own mini apps, dashboards and forms through vibe coding without programming skills.
  • You describe requirements clearly enough for AI tools to produce usable solutions.
  • You improve your applications step by step and check the results for accuracy.
  • You automate simple recurring tasks in your working environment.
  • Produce minutes, specifications and correspondence more efficiently with AI.
  • Analyse contract and project documents with AI in a structured way and spot risks earlier.
  • Use AI responsibly with due regard to liability, standards and confidentiality.

Course outline

Day 1

Module 1 Understanding vibe coding as a business user
  • What vibe coding is and what you can achieve without programming skills
  • Tools at a glance: Lovable, Claude, ChatGPT Canvas, Replit and similar platforms
  • Spotting good candidates for your own tools at work
  • Realistic expectations: strengths, limits and common pitfalls
Module 2 Describing and building your own mini app
  • Capturing goal, users, inputs and desired outcome in plain words
  • Generating a first version and clicking through it together
  • Improving look, wording and flow with targeted feedback
  • Saving milestones and returning to an earlier version when things go wrong
Module 3 Dashboards, forms and calculators
  • Turning Excel or CSV data into an interactive dashboard
  • Building entry forms with required fields and plausibility checks
  • Creating calculators and decision aids for your team
  • Checking results for accuracy with test data and spot checks
Module 4 Automating routine work
  • Identifying recurring tasks that lend themselves to automation
  • Building simple automations for reports, notifications or file storage
  • Discussing connections to existing tools via approved interfaces
  • Documenting automations clearly and handing them over to colleagues

Day 2

Module 5 Risks and coordination with IT
  • Which data may and may not go into AI tools: data protection and confidentiality
  • Managing access rights, sharing settings and public links deliberately
  • Avoiding shadow IT: clarifying operation, maintenance and ownership
  • Preparing a handover to IT when a solution grows or becomes critical
Module 6 Hands-on project: your own solution for Construction & Architecture
  • Site snagging app – A mobile web app for recording defects with photo and description, assigning them to trades and exporting a list with status and deadlines.
  • Minutes generator – An internal tool that captures agenda items, attendees and actions and produces minutes in the practice layout with an open items list.
  • Variations tracker – A small application that manages variations with reason, amount, status and correspondence and gives a clear overview per project. Deadlines are colour-coded.
Module 7 Data protection, quality & transfer to daily work
  • Professional and legal liability for design, tendering and site supervision remains with the designer or contractor; AI output must be checked against standards, building regulations and contract terms. Public contracts are subject to procurement law and tender confidentiality, and copyright in designs must be respected.
  • Ground rules for safe AI use in your team
  • Checking results: facts, sources, tests and the four-eyes principle
  • Personal action plan for the next 30 days
  • Open questions, outlook and resources for further learning

Practical scenarios from your field

Drafting specifications

AI helps write clear and complete item descriptions for bills of quantities, spot gaps and contradictions and structure preliminaries – reviewed by the designer. Gaps are flagged for the designer.

Site meeting minutes

Voice notes and bullet points from site meetings or inspections become structured minutes with findings, responsibilities and deadlines, circulated to all parties. Photos are linked to each item.

Variations and correspondence

Delay notices, variation quotes, notices of concern and replies are prepared objectively and in line with the contract, with reference to the relevant contractual provisions.

Reviewing contract documents

Building contracts, special conditions and specifications are summarised for deadlines, liquidated damages, warranties and departures from standard terms, as a basis for legal review. Differences between contract versions are highlighted too.

Competition and design statements

Design concepts, sustainability strategies and project descriptions for competitions, planning applications or presentations are written concisely and tailored to different audiences. Length limits in competition briefs are respected.

Defects management

Defect reports are classified by trade and location, descriptions standardised and letters requesting remedial work with deadlines prepared. Progress stays transparent for site management and client alike.

Possible hands-on projects

Site snagging app

A mobile web app for recording defects with photo and description, assigning them to trades and exporting a list with status and deadlines.

Minutes generator

An internal tool that captures agenda items, attendees and actions and produces minutes in the practice layout with an open items list.

Variations tracker

A small application that manages variations with reason, amount, status and correspondence and gives a clear overview per project. Deadlines are colour-coded.

Prerequisites

No programming knowledge is required; confident use of a browser, office applications and spreadsheets is enough. Professional experience in design, construction or project management; no programming skills required.

Technical requirements

Your own laptop with an up-to-date browser, Git and an AI coding tool of your choice, such as an AI editor or coding agent with an active account.

Data protection & compliance

Professional and legal liability for design, tendering and site supervision remains with the designer or contractor; AI output must be checked against standards, building regulations and contract terms. Public contracts are subject to procurement law and tender confidentiality, and copyright in designs must be respected.

Suggested dates

All dates are suggestions – your preferred date is always possible.

  • Thu, 26 November 2026 – Fri, 27 November 2026 Online Request
  • Mon, 7 December 2026 – Tue, 8 December 2026 Stuttgart Request
  • Mon, 18 January 2027 – Tue, 19 January 2027 Online Request
  • Mon, 1 February 2027 – Tue, 2 February 2027 Berlin Request
  • Wed, 10 February 2027 – Thu, 11 February 2027 Online Request
  • Tue, 16 February 2027 – Wed, 17 February 2027 Munich Request

Frequently asked questions

Is vibe coding only suitable for quick prototypes?

Vibe coding shines with prototypes, internal tools and experiments. With the right practices, namely clear specifications, tests, reviews and sound version control, results can also be turned into production-ready applications. The course teaches you to manage that transition deliberately and to recognise early on when rebuilding is the wiser option.

Which tools are used in the course?

The course is vendor-neutral. We work with the main tool categories: AI editors such as Cursor or Windsurf, coding agents such as Claude Code or Codex, and browser-based app builders. You are welcome to use your preferred tool, as the principles of specification, iteration, quality and security apply to all of them.

How should I deal with security risks in generated code?

Generated code often contains typical weaknesses such as hard-coded credentials, missing input validation or overly open interfaces. You learn to check specifically for these patterns, build security requirements into the specification from the start, use automated scanning and require a deliberate human sign-off before every deployment.

Can AI produce a bill of quantities?

AI can draft item descriptions, suggest structures and highlight gaps. Quantities, technical requirements and alignment with standards and design remain the responsibility of the designer, who is also liable. In the course you practise using AI as a drafting aid and reviewing results systematically.

Can drawings and plans be uploaded to AI tools?

Only if confidentiality agreements, copyright and your firm's policies allow it and the tool is approved. Strict requirements apply especially for security-sensitive buildings or public clients. The course shows how to work with approved solutions and sanitised documents. Project names and addresses can be removed beforehand.

How much does “Vibe Coding for Construction and Architecture” cost?

The course costs a flat €949 plus VAT per participant – whether online or on-site. This includes 2 training day(s) with a live trainer, course materials, a lab environment and a certificate of attendance.

Can I suggest my own date?

Yes. Our suggested dates are just a guide. In the request form you can always describe your preferred date or period in free text – we check availability and confirm within one working day.

Is the course online or on-site?

Both are possible: live online in a virtual classroom or on-site in Munich, Salzburg, Berlin, Augsburg, Hanover, Bremen, Stuttgart or Kaiserslautern. We can also run the course exclusively for your team.

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