Registration for the 2015 IT Forum Conference, scheduled for July 30-31, 2015, in Chicago, Illinois is now open. This year's event will take place at Loews Chicago Hotel. Finishing touches are still in the works so check back often for updates on the dynamic program planned for this exciting event. Register today and save!
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Last week AGC of America held its 96th Annual Convention in San Juan, Puerto Rico. One of the many highlights of the three-day event included its Technology Showcase. This session is designed to deliver new and relevant technology information to convention attendees. This year's presentation featured two topics: laser scanning and drones.
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On Thursday, March 19, 2015, at AGC of America's 96th Annual Convention in San Juan, Puerto Rico, there was an XML presentation that demonstrated how AGC's new role with Construction Open Software Alliance (COSA) will affect change within construction software vendors by defining a standard method for exchanging data between software systems for heavily used construction transaction processes. Two live demos were held: 1) RFIs and 2) Planrooms. Attendees gained an understanding of the time savings and reduced risk when using solutions that communicate seamlessly. Development and progress is ongoing and contractors are urged to communicate to their software vendors about the importance of this initiative. Another demonstration and more exciting details will be unveiled at the AGC IT Forum Conference, July 30 - 31, 2015.
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Delivering transparency, the TRUCKAST mobile app delivers real-time information to a new aspect of the construction industry - the concrete pour.
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Transforming Deliverables  
April 29-30, 2015 
San Diego, CA
The "deliverable" is a mechanism used to relay instructions and information from one party to another in a useful format. A common opinion is that the "I" in BIM is of utmost importance, but it is also the most overlooked. How can our industry better harness the information we are creating with BIM tools? What forms should these new deliverables take? Do traditional formats still work? Are there ‘new and improved’ deliverables on the horizon?

 

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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.