TechBrief

Associated General Contractors of America

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CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY NEWS
 
   
This year, it’s about connection, collaboration and efficient automation


It’s 2021 and, 20 years after the fictional Space Odyssey, we are living in a world where we address our AI-driven computers by name with song requests, weather questions, math problems. Some of us (raise your hands) even absently thank them. And when we do, they answer.
BY A.D. THOMPSON

Visit https://www.constructormagazine.com/tech-talk-2021/ to view the full article online.

 
 
   
Help us generate a comprehensive outlook for 2022 by taking the survey today

Each year around this time, AGC asks you – our members – to predict what next year will be like for your business. AGC has partnered with Sage to prepare questions that focus on expectations for market performance, hiring, labor market conditions, etc. Please take a moment to complete the survey here. AGC of America will use the survey results to help make the case with elected and appointed officials in support of key member priorities. The more people who complete the survey, the more effective the results will be in supporting our work on your behalf.

Visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2RG97T9 to view the full article online.

 
ASSOCIATION NEWS
 
   
AGC of America is releasing a new series of COVID-19 vaccine PSAs designed to encourage construction professionals to get their shot. The series will feature testimonials from workers who did not get their shot, contracted COVID and nearly died. They are now urging their co-workers to get their shots. Other videos feature construction mentors talking about the value of the vaccine. You can view the current videos here. The videos urge people to visit AGC of America’s vaccine toolkit to learn more. The videos are designed to be used by any construction firm, to be shown to construction workers.

For more information, contact Brian Turmail at brian.turmail@agc.org or 703-459-0238.

Visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plUwIPHZdJE&list=PLKPSB8wyvcgDkymDxZAj9w5_tq6mJcA1P to view the full article online.

 
 
   
Biden administration expected to challenge


In response to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit November 12 decision to temporarily halt (issue a stay on) the recent OSHA COVID-19 emergency temporary standard (ETS), OSHA announced on November 17 that it “has suspended activities related to the implementation and enforcement of the ETS pending future developments in the litigation.” However, OSHA also noted that it “remains confident in its authority to protect workers in emergencies” and is considered likely to challenge the current pause on its ETS implementation and enforcement before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, where the 34 cases filed against the OSHA ETS—including AGC’s—have been consolidated. It is not clear as to what the outcome regarding the ETS will be.

Visit https://www.agc.org/news/2021/11/18/osha-covid-19-vaccinetesting-mandate-temporary-hold to view the full article online.

 
 
   
The November/December 2021 issue of Constructor magazine is now available! Meet Millie, the Labrador Retriever, in our cover story and read about her contributions to construction workplace safety. In addition, this issue includes the much-anticipated Future Focus section, featuring:

Visit https://www.constructor-digital.com/ngcs/0621_november_december_2021/MobilePagedArticle.action?articleId=1737790#articleId1737790 to view the full article online.

 
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TRENDS IN TECHNOLOGY
 
   
How BIM and prefabrication can save time and money.


Although prefabrication has existed for centuries, building information modeling (BIM) and virtual design and construction (VDC) have given the construction method a boost, saving contractors time and money.
BY DEBRA WOOD

Visit https://www.constructor-digital.com/ngcs/0621_november_december_2021/MobilePagedArticle.action?articleId=1737817#articleId1737817 to view the full article online.

 
TECHNOLOGY TIDBITS
 
   
Taking the first step toward implementing document management software

 

More and more contractors are turning to document management software to ensure crews in the field have the latest drawings to save time, prevent rework and facilitate communication.
BY DEBRA WOOD

Visit https://www.constructor-digital.com/ngcs/0621_november_december_2021/MobilePagedArticle.action?articleId=1737833#articleId1737833 to view the full article online.

 
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UPCOMING EVENTS
 
   
November 30 – December 7, 2021
2 – 4 p.m.

 

We’re excited to kickoff AGC’s IT Conference Webinar Series this fall. If you missed the IT Conference, or had to choose between two sessions, here’s your opportunity to catch those dynamic speakers during this series. We scheduled two webinars each day, for a total of eight webinars. Your registration covers access to all webinars, and is complimentary for attendees of the 2021 IT Conference.

Visit https://www.agc.org/learn/education-training/events/8-part-webinar-series-hottest-tech-topics-2021 to view the full article online.

 
 


December 6-8, 2021
Advanced Safety Management Training Course
8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Cincinnati, Ohio

 


 

December 9, 2021
Virtual Lean Workshop: Lean into Safety
12 to 4 p.m.

 


 



 

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/ngc-nwl/articles/index-v3.asp?aid=703019&issueID=80922 to view the full article online.

 
Trimble Construction Logistics
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MEMBER NEWS

Trimble, a member of multiple AGC chapters, and Microsoft announced recently a strategic partnership to advance technology adoption and accelerate the digital transformation of the construction industry. By leveraging the Microsoft cloud, Trimble and Microsoft will collaborate to develop, build and deliver industry cloud platforms and solutions that connect people, technology, tasks, data, processes and industry lifecycles. This collaboration represents a significant milestone to advance Trimble’s Connect and Scale 2025 strategy, which centers on building industry-leading cloud platforms.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/ngc-nwl/articles/index-v3.asp?aid=703036&issueID=80922 to view the full article online.

 
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