TechBrief

Associated General Contractors of America

Trimble Construction Logistics
Safti First | O'Keeffe's Inc.
CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY NEWS
 
   
Facilitating remote inspection and construction progress documentation with autonomous robots

 

Automated on-site data capture and site monitoring with a robot could be coming to a construction site near you. In fact, autonomous robots are already transforming the construction industry and have the potential to increase productivity, protect the safety of workers and address the ever-present labor shortage.

BY DAVID BURCZYK, CONSTRUCTION ROBOTICS LEAD, CONNECTED CONSTRUCTION AT TRIMBLE, INC., A MEMBER OF MULTIPLE AGC CHAPTERS

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ASSOCIATION NEWS
 
   
The September/October 2021 issue of Constructor magazine is now available! In this issue, we're talking workforce development best practices Our features include 
 
Construction is Essential
Forecasts Turn More Optimistic but Risks Remain 
Coaching Up the Next Generation 
 
Click here to start reading this issue now 

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Construction firms are struggling to find enough qualified workers to hire even as they continue to be impacted by pandemic-induced project delays and supply chain disruptions, according to the results of a workforce survey conducted by the Associated General Contractors of America and Autodesk. The survey results underscore how the coronavirus pandemic has created constraints on the demand for work even as it limits the number of workers available to hire.

Visit https://www.agc.org/news/2021/09/02/construction-workforce-shortages-reach-pre-pandemic-levels-even-coronavirus to view the full article online.

 
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TRENDS IN TECHNOLOGY
 
   
Internet of Things technology, often referred to as IoT, has gained a lot of popularity over the last few years. And while IoT has been around for quite some time, its use in the construction industry is just starting to take shape. 
BY RAYMOND VOLPATT, PRESIDENT OF VOLPATT CONSTRUCTION 
A MASTER BUILDERS’ ASSOCIATION OF WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA MEMBER 

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/ngc-safetyMatters/articles/index-v3.asp?aid=692586&issueID=78411 to view the full article online.

 
TECHNOLOGY TIDBITS
 
   
Contractors may have millions of dollars of equipment, tools and materials stored on their job sites. On this episode, John Wallen of HUB International discusses how to position your firm to best manage the risk of theft. That includes being aware of the coverage details of your insurance policies, taking a multi-layered approach to keeping sites secure and deterring theft, and considering “Internet of Things” (IoT)-based solutions. Also hear tips and best practices on filing a theft report and insurance claim. 

Visit https://soundcloud.com/agcofamerica/construction-site-security-and-theft-prevention  to view the full article online.

 
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UPCOMING EVENTS
September 19-20, 2021 
National Chapter Leadership Conference 
Orlando, Florida 
 
September 21-23, 2021 
AGC Annual Convention 
Orlando, Florida 
 
September 28, 2021 
WebEd: Modern Workforce Management: 5 Ways to Efficiently Manage Your Workforce
Sponsored by: ARCORO 
1 – 2 p.m. 
 
October 13, 2021 
National Construction Industry Workforce Summit
7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. 
St. Louis, Missouri 
 
October 14-15, 2021 
Construction HR & Training Professionals Conference
St. Louis, Missouri 
 
October 25-27, 2021 
Safety Management Training Course 
Albuquerque, New Mexico 
 
October 31-November 5, 2021 
Advanced Management Program 
Dallas, Texas 

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Trimble Construction Logistics
Motus, LLC
Associated General Contractors of America
2300 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 300 · Arlington, VA 22201
Phone: 703-548-3118 · Fax: 703-548-3119 · www.agc.org