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We Tried Using AI for Real Building Work. Here Is What Actually Happened.

At AHR Expo 2026, SES Consulting’s Brad White and Cochrane Supply’s Jacob Fenley tested generative AI on real building data. ChatGPT matched 80% of recommissioning measures but hallucinated equipment specs, while Gemini accurately extracted data from photos, PDFs, and handwritten notes. The duo also explored OpenClaw, an open‑source AI‑agent platform that self‑organizes and raises security concerns. Their findings show AI can automate transcription and visualise complex HVAC data, but verification remains essential.