AGC of America is now accepting proposals for a limited number of speaking opportunities for educational breakout sessions at AGC’s 99th Annual Convention, February 26-28, 2018 at the Hyatt Regency in New Orleans, Louisiana. If you would like to speak at the technology track at the convention, please submit your proposal by the deadline. The convention is designed for mid- to senior-level management professionals who work in any of the commercial construction markets: building, federal, heavy, highway and transportation, and municipal and utilities. All educational sessions should be targeted toward these attendees. An important goal of the convention is to provide high-quality educational sessions for construction executives and professionals. Our two-and-a-half day, multiple-track format is focused on topics that reflect current and emerging issues in construction. Special consideration will be given to presentations that are focused on best practices and the unique challenges that construction contractors face throughout the industry.

BY THE KORTE COMPANY The search for efficiency in terms of labor, materials and timelines has come with the territory in the construction industry from the moment someone first made a brick out of mud and then wondered if there was a better way.

Smart phones, smart TVs, smart homes and now smart buildings. This rapidly expanding trend changes the way builders construct and owners manage their buildings

A company called Autonomous has developed a standing desk that can learn your Spotify preferences, order food and hail an Uber. SOURCE: THEVERGE.COM

Even though users can disconnect from other devices or networks by using the Bluetooth and Wi-Fi toggle buttons in Apple's new Control Center for iOS 11, Apple continues to run them in the background. Some think this could pose a security risk. SOURCE: THEVERGE.COM

PipelineDeals, customer relationship management (CRM) software, helps contractors cultivate contacts and foster productivity among sales professionals.

The Construction Open Standards Alliance (COSA) is a community of construction industry professionals who support open integration standards in construction software. Join the effort today.

 WebEd: Profitable Reality Capture for Construction
October 12, 2017
2 to 3 p.m.