Tech Brief

The Associated General Contractors of America


November 2014
ikeGPS
MORE HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE 2015 IT CONFERENCE
The 2015 IT Forum Conference will be held July 30-31, 2015, in Chicago, Illinois. More details to follow but mark those calendars now!
 
FOCUS ON TECHNOLOGY
AGC is seeking presenters for the 2015 Tech Showcase at the 96th Annual Convention in San Juan, Puerto Rico in March on the following two topics: 1) laser scanners and 2) drones. Read on for more details.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/ngc-nwl/articles/index-v2.asp?aid=296556&issueID=34195 to view the full article online.

 
As businesses increasingly turn to mobile solutions to improve productivity, they often find off-the-shelf software lacks some of the functions needed. The FileMaker Platform allows people to easily create customized applications tailored to meet their specific requirements.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/ngc-nwl/articles/index-v2.asp?aid=296554&issueID=34195 to view the full article online.

 
UPCOMING EVENTS
Have you ever wondered how virtual reality will look on the jobsite? Or wondered how your mobile devices can be better integrated? Want to learn more about the innovative solutions your peers in the industry are using? Join us on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2014, to hear James Benham sort through the latest trends in building technologies, identifying short-term fads and long-term game changers from mobile apps to augmented reality and drones.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/ngc-nwl/articles/index-v2.asp?aid=296550&issueID=34195 to view the full article online.

 
FOCUS ON INTEROPERABILITY - agcXML
AGC and the Construction Open Software Alliance (COSA) recently signed an MOU (agreement) to lead the agcXML effort moving forward. More details to follow. For additional info, please visit COSA's website
 
Naylor, LLC
MEMBER-TO-MEMBER FAQ
Constructor magazine is currently working on its 2015 editorial calendar. Stories planned include disaster recovery, drones in construction and cybersecurity. If you have experience in any of these areas and would like to be considered a source for a feature article, please contact Jeanie Clapp at jclapp@naylor.com today.
 
Naylor, LLC
TECH TIPS
One of the more daunting tasks to complete on construction projects is the dreaded punch list. It does not matter if you are an owner's rep, general contractor or architect. The task must be done in order for the project to be completed and closed out in a timely manner. The trick is to accomplish this task in as fast and organized manner as possible. How can you do this in today's mobile device environment? There are a few new interesting choices in the app markets for creating and managing the punch list process for construction projects.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/ngc-nwl/articles/index-v2.asp?aid=296558&issueID=34195 to view the full article online.

 
FROM THE IT FORUM
In an effort to allow for easier information sharing and improved collaboration, our technology conversations will now be at the 'AGC IT Forum' group in LinkedIn. We invite you to click on the link and join your peers as you continue to provide great contributions on various technology tips that impact your business and our industry. 
 
ikeGPS
MORE HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE 2015 IT CONFERENCE
The 2015 IT Forum Conference will be held July 30-31, 2015, in Chicago, Illinois. More details to follow but mark those calendars now!
 
FOCUS ON TECHNOLOGY
AGC is seeking presenters for the 2015 Tech Showcase at the 96th Annual Convention in San Juan, Puerto Rico in March on the following two topics: 1) laser scanners and 2) drones. Read on for more details.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/ngc-nwl/articles/index-v2.asp?aid=296556&issueID=34195 to view the full article online.

 
As businesses increasingly turn to mobile solutions to improve productivity, they often find off-the-shelf software lacks some of the functions needed. The FileMaker Platform allows people to easily create customized applications tailored to meet their specific requirements.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/ngc-nwl/articles/index-v2.asp?aid=296554&issueID=34195 to view the full article online.

 
UPCOMING EVENTS
Have you ever wondered how virtual reality will look on the jobsite? Or wondered how your mobile devices can be better integrated? Want to learn more about the innovative solutions your peers in the industry are using? Join us on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2014, to hear James Benham sort through the latest trends in building technologies, identifying short-term fads and long-term game changers from mobile apps to augmented reality and drones.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/ngc-nwl/articles/index-v2.asp?aid=296550&issueID=34195 to view the full article online.

 
FOCUS ON INTEROPERABILITY - agcXML
AGC and the Construction Open Software Alliance (COSA) recently signed an MOU (agreement) to lead the agcXML effort moving forward. More details to follow. For additional info, please visit COSA's website
 
Naylor, LLC
MEMBER-TO-MEMBER FAQ
Constructor magazine is currently working on its 2015 editorial calendar. Stories planned include disaster recovery, drones in construction and cybersecurity. If you have experience in any of these areas and would like to be considered a source for a feature article, please contact Jeanie Clapp at jclapp@naylor.com today.
 
Naylor, LLC
TECH TIPS
One of the more daunting tasks to complete on construction projects is the dreaded punch list. It does not matter if you are an owner's rep, general contractor or architect. The task must be done in order for the project to be completed and closed out in a timely manner. The trick is to accomplish this task in as fast and organized manner as possible. How can you do this in today's mobile device environment? There are a few new interesting choices in the app markets for creating and managing the punch list process for construction projects.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/ngc-nwl/articles/index-v2.asp?aid=296558&issueID=34195 to view the full article online.

 
FROM THE IT FORUM
In an effort to allow for easier information sharing and improved collaboration, our technology conversations will now be at the 'AGC IT Forum' group in LinkedIn. We invite you to click on the link and join your peers as you continue to provide great contributions on various technology tips that impact your business and our industry. 
 
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