TechBrief

 

Whether construction contractors need to rent or return equipment, locate equipment or monitor utilization, digital tools put action and information at their fingertips. Here are several tips on how companies can better manage construction equipment and improve worksite productivity using digital solutions. 

All Constructor magazine readers and AGC of America members are invited to share their feedback on our communications program. As a valued reader and member, your participation in this survey will provide AGC of America with the insights they need to continue to produce a top-notch media program. The survey should take no longer than 15 minutes to complete. We invite your honesty and assure your answers will remain anonymous. Survey participants will have the option to enter a prize drawing to receive a FREE pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless Headphones. There will be one winner, notified via email. Thank you in advance for your time and we look forward to receiving your feedback.

The March/April 2022 issue of Constructor magazine is now available. Read about how AGC's incoming president is ready to bring the industry forward in our cover story, "AGC President Dan Fordice: Ready to Bring the Industry Together Forward."

AGC of America is releasing a series of new coronavirus public service ads that feature Spanish-speaking construction workers urging their colleagues to get vaccinated for COVID. Each of the workers featured in the ads was unvaccinated and had a near-death experience with the coronavirus. They want their colleagues to avoid making the same mistake and in the videos urge other workers to get their shot. You can find the ads here. The ads all direct viewers to AGC of America’s Coronavirus Vaccine toolkit (https://www.agc.org/covid-19-vaccine-toolkit) which now includes a feature to translate all the site’s content into Spanish.

The AGC Education and Research Foundation offers Workforce Development Scholarships to students enrolled in accredited technical schools or craft training programs in any discipline of commercial construction. Students in technical or approved craft training programs will have until June 1st to apply for $1,000 scholarships (renewal for up to two years) from the AGC Education and Research Foundation.

 

To review the complete list of criteria click here.  Students can click here to apply.  

 

The AGC Education and Research Foundation and is committed to taking steps to ensure students have the technical skills needed to immediately enter into the commercial construction workforce. For further questions, contact Paige Packard, paige.packard@agc.org.

 

AGC is excited to launch its call for proposals for the 2022 AGC IT Conference for Construction Professionals, to be held at the Gaylord Chicago August 16-18, 2022. It was great seeing everyone back in person last year! We are staying in Chicago for a while and we look forward to seeing you again. Needless to say, we will be following the most up-to-date safety measures to make sure that our attendees, presenters, and sponsors can participate in a safe manner. We do realize though that some things have changed, and if a presenter would prefer to do a remote presentation, we will accommodate it. You will have a chance in the submission form to state your preference.

 

Our goal remains to offer attendees fresh, cutting-edge information to enhance their conference experience and provide great learning and takeaways along with premier networking and collaboration opportunities. We are working hard ensuring the conference brings to both presenters and attendees the opportunity to engage during and after the sessions.

 

All proposals must be submitted online using this link by Monday, April 4th, 2022. To submit a proposal you can register for free here, then select the 2022 AGC IT Conference for Construction Professionals Call for Speakers from the list of programs to begin building your proposal. You can submit a maximum of two proposals. If need to submit more than two proposals, reach out to us.

Trimble, an AGC of America Capstone Supporter, recently announced the Trimble® Jobsite Connectivity Bundle, a software bundle that links 3D models and data across Trimble civil construction hardware and software solutions. The interoperability of the solutions provides for a more efficient and reliable transfer of files throughout the construction lifecycle, giving contractors a single source of truth for constructible data both in the field and office.

Experience the AGC Annual Convention, providing contractors of all sizes and markets the opportunity to gain business-critical insights into the issues most affecting their operations. AGC brings together experts from across the industry to share their knowledge and help prepare contractors to meet the challenges of today (and tomorrow). Alongside the incredible keynote speakers, the AGC Annual Convention will feature more than 15 education breakout sessions covering a variety of key industry topics.

Held in conjunction with this event, the AGC Equipment, Technology & Construction Solutions Expo provides a one-of-a-kind opportunity for your whole team to meet with more than 100 leading industry suppliers showcasing the latest tools, solutions and equipment to power your construction business.

 

Sunbelt Rentals, a member of multiple AGC chapters, recently announced the availability of a new mobile app. The Sunbelt Rentals Mobile App allows customers to manage all aspects of their rental experience and is available at the Apple App Store and Google Play.