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. Click here for more information.

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)

BY DEBRA WOOD Safety remains a prime concern for most contractors, and some AGC of America members are using building information modeling (BIM) to identify risks and mitigate hazards.

You don't have to be a computer guru to participate in the digital age. Keep your finger on the pulse of these five trends, and no matter your career or the size of your company, technology can work for you.

BY RAGHU RAMANATHAN, SAP GLOBAL GENERAL MANGER & SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF SERVICES INDUSTRIES, & JOHNNY CLEMMONS, GLOBAL CHIEF ENGINEER IN THE SAP INDUSTRY BUSINESS UNIT FOR ENGINEERING, CONSTRUCTION, & OPERATIONS When most people hear virtual reality (VR), their minds likely go to sci-fi movies, video games and headsets for your smartphone. While those applications are certainly starting to become more universal, most are still restricted to consumer audiences and represent entertainment outlets. The reality is VR isn’t just for families hoping to add a new piece of tech to their living rooms. Its younger cousin, augmented reality, is already having a very real impact in industries like construction and is changing the way builders manage teams and projects.

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 and for special events, click here.

February 15, 2018 WebEd: The Survival Guide for General Contractors 2 to 3 p.m.