JBKnowledge‘s bid management software, SmartBid was recently purchased by ConstructConnect. The intention is to combine the existing software to create a superior pre-qualification and bid management platform for users. SmartBid users will now have access to a deeper bench of subcontractors than ever before, courtesy of iSqFt’s larger database. The acquisition of SmartBid is theRead more
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March 8th, Construction Science students at Texas A&M University received an interactive look at leading-edge construction technology courtesy of JBKnowledge’s ConTech Roadshow, fueled by MCAA and NECA. BRYAN/COLLEGE STATION, TX – Texas A&M University’s Construction Science Department offered their Francis Hall building to host The ConTech Roadshow on March 8th. The event series featuresRead more
The 2017 Construction Technology Report isn’t just for IT Departments JBKnowledge painstakingly collects, complies, and analyzes the data from our annual ConTech Survey to compose an accurate portrayal of the spending habits and tech trends of the construction industry. While it’s easy to see the appeal of the ConTech Report for IT professionals, the job titles of ConTech Survey respondents include a wideRead more
When it comes to implementing software and technology solutions, the 6th annual Construction Technology Report explains how the industry measures up. JBKnowledge rang in the new year with the launch of their annual Construction Technology Report released December 29, 2017. The report published in partnership with the Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA), the ConstructionRead more
If the slew of praise and article references are any indication, the 2017 Construction Technology Report by JBKnowledge is a hit! In its 6th publication, the annual report is a standing institution offered by JBKnowledge. The ConTech Report offers an in-depth analysis on the latest technology trends and budgeting habits of the construction industry. The report is designed to serve as a tool for contractors to compare their IT strategy and technology adoption to those of over 2,000 other construction professionals. This year’s report isRead more
Starting Off: The ConTechCrew came together to bring you episode 99 with Caterpillar Industries, Lonnie Fritz! Lonnie stopped by talk to The Crew about the way technology awareness is shaping construction. Top construction news this week included Tesla, Holograms, wearables, and more! Listen to “ConTechCrew 99: Technology Awareness for Construction with Lonnie Fritz from Caterpillar”Read more
Starting Off: Last Friday, the ConTechCrew aired episode 97 a look into the changing face of business intelligence with Jason Ramsey, CEO & Co-Founder of Construction BI! A dip into The Crew’s choice articles of the week brought out some deep thoughts on iPhone face-hackers, net neutrality backers, and good news for OSHA deadline slackers. Read more
Join JBKnowledge, and other industry leaders, in Dallas, Texas during the third stop in the 2017 ConTech Roadshow series. This one-day conference will allow attendees to grow their network of local contractors and gain insight on how to improve construction workflows. The Dallas ConTech Roadshow is the third stop in the 2017 ConTech Roadshow seriesRead more
Daily reporting is broken. After conversations with many general contractors and subcontractors, I’ve seen a common theme among daily reports. At best, daily reporting is a digital process. A foreman drafts a quick email at the end of the day with the daily report that gets automatically filed into Box or Dropbox. At worst, the foreman scratches downRead more
