Tech Brief

The Associated General Contractors of America


May 2014
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FOCUS ON TECHNOLOGY
The 6th Annual IT Forum Conference is now open for registration. The event will be held Thursday, July 31 to Friday, Aug. 1, 2014, at the Swissotel in Chicago. This is the construction industry's one-stop-shop for the latest on technology trends, tablets in construction, mobile technology, cloud computing, affordable solutions and much more.

This year's conference, themed, "Changes in Construction IT: Mobile, Data, Cloud," will explore solutions to challenges presented by ever-changing technology in the construction industry. Cutting-edge educational sessions include:
  • Apps and Concepts for Using Tablets in Construction
  • Ups and Downs of Cloud Computing
  • BIM: How to Stay Above It
  • Affordable Solutions
A special group rate of $189/night is offered. Register today, as all paid attendees will be entered for a chance to win an iPad or one of four Amazon gift cards.

We look forward to seeing you there!
 
Please join the LinkedIn Group AGC IT Forum and stay more connected with IT issues and solutions. This group is committed to bringing exciting IT discussion and information to IT Forum members.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/ngc-nwl/articles/index-v2.asp?aid=266841&issueID=34189 to view the full article online.

 
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TECH TIPS
Mobile applications from Systems nHand can make life a little easier for field workers to communicate with management, accounting and other departments as needed.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/ngc-nwl/articles/index-v2.asp?aid=266852&issueID=34189 to view the full article online.

 
Many contractors are wary of spending money on new mobile applications, because they have been successful for years without them. They do everything with flip phones, Excel spreadsheets, Microsoft Outlook, and ERP/accounting software. Contractors invest in people, equipment and trucks. They buy materials and supplies. They have built a successful construction business over several decades by building new roads, bridges, and highways or office and commercial buildings. Why should they invest in new technology?

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/ngc-nwl/articles/index-v2.asp?aid=266846&issueID=34189 to view the full article online.

 
NoteVault, providers of innovative voice-to-text-based mobile reporting solutions for the commercial construction industry, announced recently an integration with Evernote Business.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/ngc-nwl/articles/index-v2.asp?aid=266844&issueID=34189 to view the full article online.

 
Viewpoint CS
FOCUS ON TECHNOLOGY
The 6th Annual IT Forum Conference is now open for registration. The event will be held Thursday, July 31 to Friday, Aug. 1, 2014, at the Swissotel in Chicago. This is the construction industry's one-stop-shop for the latest on technology trends, tablets in construction, mobile technology, cloud computing, affordable solutions and much more.

This year's conference, themed, "Changes in Construction IT: Mobile, Data, Cloud," will explore solutions to challenges presented by ever-changing technology in the construction industry. Cutting-edge educational sessions include:
  • Apps and Concepts for Using Tablets in Construction
  • Ups and Downs of Cloud Computing
  • BIM: How to Stay Above It
  • Affordable Solutions
A special group rate of $189/night is offered. Register today, as all paid attendees will be entered for a chance to win an iPad or one of four Amazon gift cards.

We look forward to seeing you there!
 
Please join the LinkedIn Group AGC IT Forum and stay more connected with IT issues and solutions. This group is committed to bringing exciting IT discussion and information to IT Forum members.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/ngc-nwl/articles/index-v2.asp?aid=266841&issueID=34189 to view the full article online.

 
MEMBER-TO-MEMBER FAQ
Is there an article topic you'd like to see covered in TechBrief? Or, are you interested in providing content? TechBrief seeks your input on informative and timely articles. Please contact Jeanie Clapp at jclapp@naylor.com with your feedback and ideas.
 
TECH TIPS
Mobile applications from Systems nHand can make life a little easier for field workers to communicate with management, accounting and other departments as needed.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/ngc-nwl/articles/index-v2.asp?aid=266852&issueID=34189 to view the full article online.

 
Many contractors are wary of spending money on new mobile applications, because they have been successful for years without them. They do everything with flip phones, Excel spreadsheets, Microsoft Outlook, and ERP/accounting software. Contractors invest in people, equipment and trucks. They buy materials and supplies. They have built a successful construction business over several decades by building new roads, bridges, and highways or office and commercial buildings. Why should they invest in new technology?

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/ngc-nwl/articles/index-v2.asp?aid=266846&issueID=34189 to view the full article online.

 
NoteVault, providers of innovative voice-to-text-based mobile reporting solutions for the commercial construction industry, announced recently an integration with Evernote Business.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/ngc-nwl/articles/index-v2.asp?aid=266844&issueID=34189 to view the full article online.

 
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