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TECHNOLOGY TRENDS IN CONSTRUCTION
File Sharing and Sync for the Field Skysite was designed from the ground
up specifically for the construction in- dustry. ARC Product Manager James Mercado explained how ARC developers created Skysite as a file-sharing collabo- ration platform with real-time document synchronization including all the security, scalability, and manageability needed to successfully complete a construction proj- ect. (https://www.skysite.com/)
Speakers Offer Best Practices for New Technology Use The Forum’s “Tech Talks” Session fea-
tured three guest speakers who offered best practice methods for integrating apps for the jobsite, virtual design and con- struction technology, and managing big data securely in the cloud.
The Construction App Guru Also emcee of the event, Rob McKinney
is a self-taught construction technologist. As a former safety professional, McKinney is a construction risk engineer for XL Cat- lin and Chair of the AGC of Georgia Tech- nology Committee. His highly successful blog, proclaimed as the “ConAppGuru,” provides personal reviews for new apps and technology to improve the construc- tion industry. McKinney provided the attendees with
his take on the need for apps and mobile devices, the differences between point and integrated solutions, and scenarios to real- ize ROI. Mobile devices such as the iPad have allowed field staff to take their office workflows into the field for real-time com- pletion and data entry. Examples of these workflows that construction teams can move from paper to digital include plans, photos, safety, daily reports, and time entry. (http://conappguru.com/)
What’s the Big Data? Bay Area “cloud nerd,” Matthew
Trescot, is a senior solutions architect with Amazon Web Services. He has worked with a number of startup and enterprise people to help them maximize their cloud experience. Trescot discussed the pros and cons of
cloud computing for construction com- panies, and explained the Three V’s of Big Data: Volume, Velocity and Variability. Data that exceeds the processing capacity
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of conventional database systems requires that we look at alternative ways to process it. It is now possible to rent large amounts of space on cloud servers to run projects, export the data back to a company’s server, and move on to the next project. He ex- plained how this is a cost-effective option that does not require the upfront capital expense of buying a server, paying an IT professional to install it, and/or worry about its daily maintenance. (http://aws. amazon.com)
Applying Virtual Design and Construction in Project Delivery As the Director of Virtual Design and
Construction Services for Hensel Phelps, Thai Nguyen provides corporate support and project BIM related needs through- out the company. This includes recruiting, training, technical assistance, hardware and software, as well as research and de- velopment. Nguyen explained the VDC planning process used by Hensel Phelps that volves six steps to develop a plan, imple-
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ment people, and process technology. The VDC team at Hensel Phelps combines the benefits of 3-D laser scanning and BIM during the construction phase to provide a non-intrusive way to collect data and get accurate measurements in minutes. (http://www.henselphelps.com/) During the closing event, attendees en-
joyed a networking mixer where they were able to meet with the presenters to have ad- ditional questions answered. And what’s a technology forum without
a tech giveaway? ARC graciously sponsored the Apple Watch giveaway that was raffled and presented to one lucky attendee. AGC of California thanks the follow-
ing sponsors for making the Forum a great success: ARC Document Solutions, Build- ingConnected, Fieldwire, Mapistry, Plan- Grid, Procore, Raken, Rhumbix, Safesite, and Skysite. To watch event sessions and presenta-
tions, go to AGC’s YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/user/agccali- fornia.
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