2019 IT FORUM CONFERENCE NEWS
On Aug. 3-4, 2017, AGC will host the 2017 IT Forum Conference at the Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel in Denver, Colorado. The 9th annual technology conference is the construction industry’s one-stop shop for great discussions and presentations on important emerging technology topics, such as Emerging Technology Trends, Affordable Solutions, Cloud Computing, Security, Drones and much more. More information will be available soon on the conference website at Meetings.agc.org/itforum or follow us Twitter at @AGCIT.
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ASSOCIATION NEWS
If you work in construction technology and would like to contribute content to an upcoming issue of Tech Brief, please contact Jeanie Clapp at jclapp@naylor.com today and you could be featured in an upcoming article.
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TRENDS IN TECHNOLOGY
BY CHANDLER MCCORMACK OXBLUE CEOGeneral contractors, project owners and managers – and their teams – are all involved in making decisions that affect quality, costs and timelines on any project. A construction camera that provides time-lapse capabilities, a well-organized photographic record, and live video serves the interests of all these roles by enabling them to see, track and document jobsite activity even when they’re not at the site.
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/ngc-nwl/articles/index-v3.asp?aid=437612&issueID=50067 to view the full article online.
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BY TOM ANDRULIS PRESIDENT, INTELLIGENT TECHNICAL SOLUTIONSIn today's highly connected construction industry, you need the ability to share digital assets with other parties quickly and securely. A solid IT strategy helps keep those assets safe from ransomware, hackers, viruses and other threats. But you could be putting your digital assets at risk if you're making one or more of these common mistakes.
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/ngc-nwl/articles/index-v3.asp?aid=437613&issueID=50067 to view the full article online.
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TECHNOLOGY TIDBITS
As BIM's capabilities expand and more firms utilize it to streamline their projects, the technology has been pushed further into the industry's mainstream. A July survey from Timetric Construction Intelligence Center (CIC) found that a majority of respondents believed that BIM is the "future of the industry," with 49 percent reporting they already used the technology and an additional 10 percent saying they planned to use it within a year. SOURCE: www.constructiondive.com
Visit http://www.constructiondive.com/news/report-bim-market-to-reach-76b-by-2022/440778/ to view the full article online.
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CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY SPOTLIGHT
We are now accepting space reservations for the July/August issue! Content will include:
• Feature: Artificial Intelligence on Jobsites
• Infographic: Construction Technology
• Feature: Demolition and Wrecking
• Feature: CSEA winners
• Special Section: Regional Resource Guide (access last year’s guide here)
This issue gives you the opportunity to advertise nationally or regionally, with the popular Regional Resource Guide section. To get involved, contact Jamie Williams at jwilliams@naylor.com or 352-333-3493. You can download the 2017 Constructor media planner here. If you would like to make an editorial contribution to an issue, please contact Jeanie Clapp, editor-in-chief, at constructor@naylor.com or 352-333-3453.
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INTEROPERABILITY UPDATE
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.
Visit http://cosa.build/ to view the full article online.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
AGC IT Forum Conference
August 3-4, 2017
Denver, CO
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