I am developing AI for Gas Engineers working in Scotland, and I’m excited to share this project with our community here in the Gas Engineers Scotland group. As someone transitioning from a Class 1 driving background into gas engineering—I’ll be starting my 6-month course on September 1st and aiming for full qualification with ACS assessments and Gas Safe registration (yes, it’s absolutely possible with the right training and dedication)—I see huge potential in leveraging AI to make our work safer, more efficient, and collaborative.
The core of this AI is built on Qwen 70B, a powerful open-source large language model from Alibaba that’s great for handling complex queries with high accuracy. The goal is to create a specialized tool tailored for Scottish gas engineers, helping with everything from troubleshooting installations to navigating local regulations like the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998, Building Standards in Scotland, or SNIPEF guidelines. Imagine asking it quick questions like “What’s the best practice for venting a combi boiler in a Highland home?” or “How do I handle a suspected CO leak under Scottish health and safety protocols?”—and getting reliable, context-aware responses based on verified knowledge.
To train it effectively, I’m focusing on fine-tuning with high-quality, Scotland-specific data. This means gathering real-world insights that go beyond generic info. Here’s what I’m looking for—examples of contributions that would really help:

Technical documents and manuals: Share PDFs or excerpts from Scottish-specific resources, like Gas Safe technical bulletins, ACS exam prep materials, or installation guides for common appliances (e.g., boilers from brands like Worcester or Vaillant adapted for Scottish climates).
Case studies and real experiences: Anonymized stories from your jobs, such as “Dealt with a frozen condensate pipe in Aberdeen winter—here’s how I fixed it” or common faults in older tenement buildings in Glasgow/Edinburgh.
FAQs and troubleshooting tips: Lists of frequent issues, like pressure loss in central heating systems, with step-by-step solutions compliant with UK/Scottish standards.
Regulatory updates: Recent changes in Scottish building regs, energy efficiency standards (e.g., towards net-zero), or safety protocols from bodies like HSE or SGN.
Best practices and innovations: Advice on tools, software, or emerging tech like smart meters, plus how to integrate renewables (e.g., hydrogen-ready systems) in Scottish contexts.

Any contributions will be vetted for accuracy and used to fine-tune the model, ensuring it’s reliable and biased towards practical, on-the-ground knowledge from pros like us. Once ready, the AI will be available exclusively to registered and verified users of our forum and chat—think of it as an always-on expert colleague. You’ll be able to query it alongside asking the group, speeding up problem-solving without waiting for replies.
If you’re interested in contributing knowledge (text, docs, or even voice notes from your podcasts-style shares), drop them here or DM me. Let’s build this together—it could be a game-changer for aspiring and seasoned engineers alike. What do you think? Any initial ideas or data to kickstart? 🚀