AGC IT CONFERENCE FOR CONSTRUCTION PROFESSIONALS
Develop your skills & train for what’s next August 16 | 1-5 PM In the fast-paced world of construction IT, you can never afford to stop learning. That’s why we’ve joined forces with industry innovators to offer two new bootcamps at this year’s IT Conference for Construction Professionals. With only 50 spots available per bootcamp, we strongly recommend you sign up early to guarantee your seat.
Visit https://itconference.agc.org/bootcamps/ to view the full article online.
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August 16 - 18, 2022 | Chicago, IL Register by May 27th & Save Now on its 13th consecutive year. The AGC IT Conference provides attendees with a unique opportunity to engage with fellow construction IT professionals from around the country. • Hear from subject matter experts discuss strategies and current industry trends. • Watch demos of products improving the state of construction IT, and elevating the industry standards. • Learn about the most successful strategies surrounding leadership and implementation.
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CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY NEWS
With Bridge, construction teams now have more control and flexibility when sharing project information with different stakeholders Autodesk, Inc., an AGC of America Capstone Supporter, recently launched Bridge, a new collaboration capability that empowers construction teams to share only relevant data with project stakeholders, regardless of whether they are on the same team or building project within Autodesk Construction Cloud.
Visit https://constructionblog.autodesk.com/bridge-autodesk-construction/ to view the full article online.
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ASSOCIATION NEWS
Join us Wednesday, May 25 at 1:30 PM EDT AGC members are invited to join the virtual media briefing on May 25 at 1:30 PM ET when we announce the new results of the 2022 Work Zone Safety Survey. The announcement will include safety tips for motorists and unveil a new video message about the impacts of work zone crashes. This new video is a tribute to Marshall Walton, who was killed by a distracted driver and is designed to encourage drivers to be more careful in highway work zones. In addition, AGC’s chief economist will discuss the results of the survey and the dangers of highway construction work zones and Steve McGough, president and CFO of HCSS will talk about his firm’s efforts to improve highway work zone safety. Join us via Facebook live or Zoom Webinar.
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TRENDS IN TECHNOLOGY
Leading global construction firm reduces costs, accelerates ADA improvements with virtual collaboration Gilbane Building Company, a member of multiple AGC chapters, has realized 25 to 30% in cost and time savings by adopting Matterport digital twins to enable remote collaboration during its design, build program delivery. A family-owned organization with 150 years of experience, Gilbane has more than 50 offices in the United States and abroad in Japan, Ireland, and the United Arab Emirates and has standardized the use of Matterport across their U.S. portfolio. The company is currently engaged in an eight-year Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) improvement initiative with a national banking leader and will create Matterport digital twins of 1,100 branch locations.
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/ngc-nwl/articles/index-v3.asp?aid=730258&issueID=87031 to view the full article online.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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May 26, 2022 Webinar Series: How Construction Employers—from Field Supervisors to the C-Suite—Can Improve Worker Health & Behavioral Outcomes 3:30 p.m. June 7, 2022 12 p.m. June 7, 2022 How to navigate common back-office challenges associated with prefab construction 2 p.m. June 9, 2022 2 p.m. June 13, 2022 10 a.m. June 20, 2022 Washington,District Of Columbia 3:30 p.m. June 23, 2022 2 p.m. June 27, 2022 10 a.m. June 28, 2022 2 p.m. Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/ngc-nwl/articles/index-v3.asp?aid=730255&issueID=87031 to view the full article online. |
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