2018 marks the 10th anniversary of the IT Forum Conference. AGC of America is proud to announce this notable event will be held Aug. 15-17, 2018 at the Sheraton Hotel in downtown Chicago. Don't forget to mark your calendars!

If you are attending the 99^th annual AGC Convention in New Orleans, Louisiana, don’t miss the three Tech Track Panels on Tuesday, February 27. Hosted by leading technology experts, these panels will help move any company efficiently and effectively into the future of construction.

Aligning the IT Portfolio - Three Evolutionary Steps: Discuss the three evolutionary steps to enhance alignment of IT projects. Hosted by Adam Krob (Boh Bros Construction)

Construction Disruption: Observe and discuss the theories and practices of real companies who are researching and implementing the latest technologies to improve their construction projects. Hosted by James Benham (JBKnowledge, Inc.)

Innovation and Technology on a Budget, Driving ROI Inside Your Organization: Discover the keys to engaging your employees in your innovation efforts, encouraging cutting edge solutions from the bottom up. Hosted by Kris Lengieza (Stiles Construction), Josh Bone (Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.), Greg Martin (The Weitz Company) and David J. Wilson (Oticon A/S)

In any industry, project management is a huge undertaking, and construction is certainly no exception. Coordinating teams of contractors, architects, and engineers and getting everyone on the same page can feel like an uphill battle, and the stress is only compounded by pressures to deliver the final product both on time and within budget. BY DAVID WAGNER, SENIOR DIRECTOR, NEWFORMA

From The New York Times' Personal Technology page, which is published five days a week, here are the five technology tips from 2017 worth highlighting. SOURCE: THE NEW YORK TIMES

Celebrate 100 years of construction with AGC of America in New Orleans, Feb. 26-28, 2018. The host hotel, the Hyatt Regency New Orleans, offers easy access to the area’s most popular attractions. Hop on the Loyola Avenue Streetcar, or take a walk to the historic French Quarter, Arts District, Audubon Aquarium of the Americas and the scenic Mississippi Riverfront. For the list of featured speakers, click here. For special events, click here.