Get Ready to Geek Out at The ConTech Roadshow! The ConTech Roadshow is back on the map with five new events in 2021! Each year, the hosts of The ConTech Crew podcast travel to different cities to educate construction professionals on the importance and value of construction technology. Join JBKnowledge CEO James Benham, The Iron Man of IT Jeff Sample, and BIMRead more

David Talks ConTech 6 Investments for Construction Profitability  What company doesn’t want to invest a little and receive a large return? Most do, and many companies come to our consultants searching for these investments. In our time with these clients, we’ve seen that return can often be found when lowering the administrative burden for allRead more

David Talks ConTech Field Data for High-Level Decision Making Collecting field data is challenging for most construction companies, and the blame is often put on the field staff not doing their job. In some cases this is true, but the field is often forgotten when it comes to receiving technology beyond an iPad and a timekeeping application. If goodRead more

David Talks ConTech Why SaaS makes sense for Construction Technology SaaS (Software as a Service) has transformed the way we see, use, and sell software. For decades, technology companies developed their products for a very specific size of company because software was not as dynamic as it is today. If they wanted to sell their product to a $500M business, they developed features thatRead more

David Talks ConTech Process Improvement – Turning Time into Money Processes can help businesses make the most out of their time and money. Budgets are used to track, inspect and manage money, but the same amount of attention is hardly ever given to time. For example, most companies only use a calendar and a timekeeping application. While these tools are essential for business success, companies ready to increaseRead more

David Talks ConTech Information Technology in Construction – Internal vs. Outsourced Introduction  Information Technology (IT) has become a staple of any business since the invention of the personal computer. The construction industry’s increased adoption of software has made IT support even more necessary. However, there is more than one way to approach fulfilling a company’s IT needs.   This article willRead more

AXA XL’s Construction Ecosystem launches with new partner JBKnowledge Bryan/College Station, Texas – The North American construction insurance industry has gained a new resource. Starting in 2020, AXA XL released its Construction Ecosystem Tech Library which assists their construction clients in managing risk. With more than 25 contributing partners, this exclusive resource is extremely valuable. One partner new to the Construction Ecosystem is JBKnowledge, who is happy to further its ongoing professional relationship with AXA XL through itsRead more

RPA for Construction RPA can automate tasks for every construction company. First, think of a process in your company that frustrates employees because it is time-consuming and/or mindless.   RPA, or Robotic Process Automation, is a technology that uses software “robots” to complete historically manual tasks more accurately and without fatigue.  Please note, the purpose of this blog is not toRead more

David Talks ConTech Learn About CRM Tools for Construction Companies Construction CRM (Customer Relationship Management) is a tool used to improve sales. CRM software manages business relationships by tracking communication and sales with past, present, and future customers. However, a CRM isn’t a fun or flashy piece of technology. CRM’s are important software that shows the direct relation between leads andRead more

Geek of the Week We Interviewed: Rory San Miguel Day Job: Co-founder and Propeller Aero  Joined the Podcast to Geek Out On: Rory San Miguel is an entrepreneur who saw the early potential in drones! Learn about Rory’s career from his earlier delivery drone services to Propeller Aero’s 3D drone mapping for data visualization. Join usRead more