Tech Brief
The Associated General Contractors of America
May 2015
MORE HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE 2015 IT CONFERENCE
 The stage has been set for the 2015 IT Forum Conference scheduled for July 30-31, 2015. Held at the luxurious Loews Chicago Hotel, this two-day event will give attendees excellent practical takeaways from each and every session and provide great networking with other IT professionals in the industry. The packed agenda includes compelling topics such as the Internet of Things, Laser Scanning, Cyber Security, Affordable Solutions, Drones in Construction, and Mobile Apps. Plus, a session on Construction Application Interoperability and COSA/agcXML will be held. The captivating James Benham, president, JBKnowledge, Inc., will provide the Closing Keynote Session and address Future Trends. If you have an IT problem (and who doesn't?), get it solved at this year's IT Forum Conference, July 30-31, 2015. It's a do-not-miss event among construction IT professionals. Registration is now open. Register by June 30 and save! Join the discussion via social media by including #AGCIT and #AGCsolved and tagging @AGCIT. |
FOCUS ON TECHNOLOGY
 There is great potential for use of unmanned aerial vehicles, commonly referred to as drones, on construction jobsites for all kinds of purposes – including creating marketing and business development materials, as well as for determining whether work is being performed safely, with quality and in compliance with all regulations. In the future, drones may even be able to haul small parts and handheld tools across jobsites or to high places.
Visit http://www.constructormagazine.com/flying-high-why-the-industry-needs-drones-to-get-off-the-ground/#.VVqOGPlVhBc to view the full article online. |
 With professionally transcribed daily reports from NoteVault, team members can take action to keep projects on track.
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/ngc-nwl/articles/index-v2.asp?aid=321667&issueID=34201 to view the full article online. |
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Companies with large vehicle fleets and mobile workforces face serious demands to maximize efficiency and reduce operational costs while still managing to keep customers happy. It’s a tough challenge, but it’s the only way to stay competitive in today’s market. That’s why companies need a GPS fleet management solution to improve field service performance and mobile worker productivity, and boost customer satisfaction while reducing labor, fuel and other expenses.
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/ngc-nwl/articles/index-v2.asp?aid=321668&issueID=34201 to view the full article online. |
UPCOMING EVENTS
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WEBINAR: The Pit and the Pendulum: The Correlation Between Technology and Construction Performance
May 27, 2015 2 - 3 p.m. Eastern Join this engaging webinar presented by Anirban Basu, chairman & CEO, Sage Policy Group as he discusses the correlation between technology and construction performance. This presentation will focus upon existing evidence regarding the relationship between technological sophistication and construction firm performance. Performance will be discussed along numerous dimensions, including profitability, reputation, and quality and attendees will walk away with an understanding of the following areas:
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FOCUS ON INTEROPERABILITY - agcXML
 The Construction Open Software Alliance (COSA) is a community of construction industry professionals who support open integration standards in construction software. COSA believes in facilitating an uninhibited flow of information between the complementary software applications construction professionals depend on most. A one-stop-suite is not always the best choice and it is much more efficient for the end user to operate multiple applications when they integrate seamlessly. This is possible through open application standards that are developed and implemented by construction technology providers to facilitate the transfer of cross-application data.
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/ngc-nwl/articles/index-v2.asp?aid=321662&issueID=34201 to view the full article online. |
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The LinkedIn group 'agcXML for Construction' is no longer active. Since agcXML is now a part of COSA, the LinkedIn group is no longer needed. Please bookmark www.cosa.build for the latest agcXML news and updates. Thanks for your interest in construction interoperability.
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MEMBER-TO-MEMBER FAQ
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If you are interested in providing content to Tech Brief or would like to be considered a source for a feature article, please contact Jeanie Clapp at jclapp@naylor.com today.
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FROM THE IT FORUM
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In an effort to allow for easier information sharing and improved collaboration, our technology conversations will now be at the 'AGC IT Forum' group in LinkedIn. We invite you to click on the link and join your peers as you continue to provide great contributions on various technology tips that impact your business and our industry.
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MORE HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE 2015 IT CONFERENCE
|
The stage has been set for the 2015 IT Forum Conference scheduled for July 30-31, 2015. Held at the luxurious Loews Chicago Hotel, this two-day event will give attendees excellent practical takeaways from each and every session and provide great networking with other IT professionals in the industry. The packed agenda includes compelling topics such as the Internet of Things, Laser Scanning, Cyber Security, Affordable Solutions, Drones in Construction, and Mobile Apps. Plus, a session on Construction Application Interoperability and COSA/agcXML will be held. The captivating James Benham, president, JBKnowledge, Inc., will provide the Closing Keynote Session and address Future Trends. If you have an IT problem (and who doesn't?), get it solved at this year's IT Forum Conference, July 30-31, 2015. It's a do-not-miss event among construction IT professionals. Registration is now open. Register by June 30 and save! Join the discussion via social media by including #AGCIT and #AGCsolved and tagging @AGCIT. |
FOCUS ON TECHNOLOGY
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There is great potential for use of unmanned aerial vehicles, commonly referred to as drones, on construction jobsites for all kinds of purposes – including creating marketing and business development materials, as well as for determining whether work is being performed safely, with quality and in compliance with all regulations. In the future, drones may even be able to haul small parts and handheld tools across jobsites or to high places.
Visit http://www.constructormagazine.com/flying-high-why-the-industry-needs-drones-to-get-off-the-ground/#.VVqOGPlVhBc to view the full article online. |
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With professionally transcribed daily reports from NoteVault, team members can take action to keep projects on track.
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/ngc-nwl/articles/index-v2.asp?aid=321667&issueID=34201 to view the full article online. |
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Companies with large vehicle fleets and mobile workforces face serious demands to maximize efficiency and reduce operational costs while still managing to keep customers happy. It’s a tough challenge, but it’s the only way to stay competitive in today’s market. That’s why companies need a GPS fleet management solution to improve field service performance and mobile worker productivity, and boost customer satisfaction while reducing labor, fuel and other expenses.
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/ngc-nwl/articles/index-v2.asp?aid=321668&issueID=34201 to view the full article online. |
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UPCOMING EVENTS
|
WEBINAR: The Pit and the Pendulum: The Correlation Between Technology and Construction Performance
May 27, 2015 2 - 3 p.m. Eastern Join this engaging webinar presented by Anirban Basu, chairman & CEO, Sage Policy Group as he discusses the correlation between technology and construction performance. This presentation will focus upon existing evidence regarding the relationship between technological sophistication and construction firm performance. Performance will be discussed along numerous dimensions, including profitability, reputation, and quality and attendees will walk away with an understanding of the following areas:
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FOCUS ON INTEROPERABILITY - agcXML
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The Construction Open Software Alliance (COSA) is a community of construction industry professionals who support open integration standards in construction software. COSA believes in facilitating an uninhibited flow of information between the complementary software applications construction professionals depend on most. A one-stop-suite is not always the best choice and it is much more efficient for the end user to operate multiple applications when they integrate seamlessly. This is possible through open application standards that are developed and implemented by construction technology providers to facilitate the transfer of cross-application data.
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/ngc-nwl/articles/index-v2.asp?aid=321662&issueID=34201 to view the full article online. |
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The LinkedIn group 'agcXML for Construction' is no longer active. Since agcXML is now a part of COSA, the LinkedIn group is no longer needed. Please bookmark www.cosa.build for the latest agcXML news and updates. Thanks for your interest in construction interoperability.
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MEMBER-TO-MEMBER FAQ
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If you are interested in providing content to Tech Brief or would like to be considered a source for a feature article, please contact Jeanie Clapp at jclapp@naylor.com today.
|
FROM THE IT FORUM
|
In an effort to allow for easier information sharing and improved collaboration, our technology conversations will now be at the 'AGC IT Forum' group in LinkedIn. We invite you to click on the link and join your peers as you continue to provide great contributions on various technology tips that impact your business and our industry.
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