The 2016 Construction Technology Survey, powered by JBKnowledge, is now live. Since 2012, the annual survey has provided key statistical insight into the technology tools, cloud adoption, data security, software integration, mobile policies, emerging technologies and ultimately the role of IT in construction companies. The 2015 Construction Technology Survey had over 2,000 respondents from theRead more
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The prevalence of UAV, or drone, usage has increased exponentially within the last couple of years. From applications in the construction industry to expedited mail delivery and so on, widespread use of drones for a variety of tasks is becoming more and more common. “Drones have emerged as a game-changing technology in the construction industryRead more
The fifth annual 2016 Construction Technology Survey is now live! Since 2012, the annual survey has provided key statistical insight into the technology tools, cloud adoption, data security, software integration, mobile policies, emerging technologies and ultimately the role of IT in construction companies. Last year, the 2015 Construction Technology Survey had over 2,000 building professionalsRead more
“ConTechTrio,” a podcast about the latest construction technology, has taken off since its launch in January 2016. The weekly podcast powered by JBKnowledge Inc., the developers of SmartBidNet and SmartInsight, focuses on reviewing the most up-to-date industry news, tech, apps, hardware and enterprise software that can improve construction work flows and transform companies. “The ConTechTrioRead more
Last week, ConstructionDive released an article on construction productivity issues featuring JBKnowledge consultant and co-host of the #ConTechTrio podcast, Rob Mckinney. In the article, Mckinney discusses the factors behind declining productivity within the industry, stating “Productivity is one of the target issues of many of my clients, it’s the holy grail, everybody’s chasing it.” TheRead more
BuiltWorlds By: Rob McManamy and John Gregerson For those of us lucky enough to be in attendance last week atBuiltWorlds’ first national CEO Tech Forum, the inspiration is is still echoing in our ears, dazzling our eyes, and firing our imaginations. (For everyone else, stay tuned for video details.) “When you change the way thatRead more
Autodesk – BIM 360 By: Adam Higgins Construction Project Management App for iPhone and iPad Although the engineering and construction industry is built on bringing new projects and innovations to life, it’s also been one of the most resistant to forsake traditional methods of relying upon paper blueprints in favor of technology. According to theRead more
When it comes to creating the transportation system of the future, MnDOT is already doing its research and laying the groundwork for great things to come. Last month at Minnesota’s Transportation Conference, a keynote session by JB Knowledge CEO James Benham titled “Future Forecast: How Drones, Sensors, and Integrated Apps are Rewriting the Rules” inspired many people in the room. Among the topicsRead more
The Eagle Education extends beyond the classroom this weekend with the fourth-annual TEDxTAMU conference. The student-organized conference plays off of the popular TED series with the theme of “Pioneering Change.” The event will feature 14 student-nominated speakers with A&M ties. Each will give an 18-minute-long presentation with topics ranging from ecology and construction science toRead more
The Eagle Texas A&M’s TEDx conference Saturday featured 14 speakers addressing topics ranging from motivational speeches based on life lessons to the sharing of scientific and technological advances. Professor and College Station city councilman James Benham opened the day’s talks at Geren Auditorium with the introduction of up-and-coming augmented reality products and drone technology, asRead more
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