Leveraging Technology to Improve Our Bottom Line


We are in a world of technology that is moving faster and faster every day. During the next 10 years the tools we use to build our projects will be magnitudes


more advanced than today, and in 20 years who knows what we will see? Tis seems crazy but during the last


30 years in construction we have seen communication transition from two-way radios to pagers and pay phones, to large car phones, and now cellular phones. We used paper, pencil, slide rules and 10-key calculators and now we use computers and smart phones that synchronize our schedule, data and photos, ensuring the whole team is connected on a project. Te briefcase is gone, and our whole office fits in our pocket. Now technology is exploring robotics, 3D printing, wearable computing and the internet of things. What does the future hold for our industry? Change is good and essential. Te


industry must follow suit and take advantage of the opportunities it brings. Today we are in a world of paperless timesheets that flow from our foreman’s tablet device to our accounting systems to track costs and collect data to estimate future projects. With this technology there is no reason for companies in our industry to wonder if they are meeting cost at the end of the day. Tis technology can be expensive,


so selecting the right software and hardware is critical. Software must come with good support, so it is important to know if the company will be around for the long run. Investing in good solid software and hardware companies will save you money over time, and as technology changes, so must the software and support. I always ask


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myself if this product is saving money with increased productivity or allowing us to operate leaner. Make sure you do your research and get good feedback from contractors who are similar in size and scope. Relationships in AGC will provide you with the best avenue for this collaboration. I always enjoy going to the AGC


of California conferences and National AGC conventions to see new technol- ogies and what is coming. I especially pay attention to the futurists who “predict the future,” so I can be prepared to steer Griffith Company in the right direction. AGC of California, too, is continually trying to keep up with the pace of technology. We have developed a new cutting-edge website as well as our own conference apps that increase the enjoyment and effectiveness of our meetings. Te staff of AGC is energized by all these new technologies and takes pride in keeping abreast of the fast paced changes. In closing, I would like to thank the


Executive Committee for a productive Strategic Planning meeting in Newport Beach. Tis meeting took place over two days as we planned the future of our association. Te Committee and staff set goals focused on becoming more customer centric and advancing in our efforts through communications, legislative affairs, industrial relations, work force development and marketing – and ultimately, to be the Voice of the Construction Industry. Cheryl and I look forward to seeing


all of you in Monterey at the Portola Hotel and Spa, October 19-22 at the AGC 2016 Annual Conference. Make your plans now!


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