2019 IT FORUM CONFERENCE NEWS
Plans are underway for the 10th Anniversary IT Forum Conference on August 15-17 in Chicago, Illinois. We’ve listened to our members, and after a decade of inspiring the greatest minds in construction IT, we’re gearing up for our biggest conference ever. This year’s event will include: focused rapid-fire demos from industry-defining vendors, break-out discussions designed to target a company's individual needs, and panels hosted by IT gurus in the fields of: IT Strategy, Security, Infrastructure and Software Solutions. If you are a construction IT professional, you can’t afford to miss this event.
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CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY NEWS
If you are attending the 99th 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.), Mike Prefling (Ryan Companies) and Ira Samm, Bechtel
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ASSOCIATION NEWS
This year, AGC celebrates 100 years as the leading association for the construction industry. To commemorate this momentous occasion, AGC has created a centennial website where members can learn about the association's rich history, share their own stories, register for upcoming events, and much more.
Visit http://centennial.agc.org to view the full article online.
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TRENDS IN TECHNOLOGY
BY SERGEY SUNDUKOVSKIY, CO-FOUNDER AND CHIEF TECHNOLOGY AND PRODUCT OFFICER RAKENWhen Mother Nature drops weather bombs, contractors can turn to technology to help deal with the resulting delays. In January, a "bomb cyclone" hit the East Coast, unleashing blizzard conditions all the way down to Virginia. It’s doubtful it will be the last severe heavy weather the U.S. sees this year. Whether it is a blizzard that freezes a chunk of the country or just a localized thunderstorm, weather events can delay project completion, endanger workers and increase costs.
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/ngc-nwl/articles/index-v3.asp?aid=487587&issueID=57942 to view the full article online.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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.
Visit to view the full article online.
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