Three Ways to Survive Digital Disruption
In construction, many people hear the word disruption and have a negative reaction, but disruption is in fact a transformation that is caused by emerging technologies and new business processes. The companies that typically have a negative experience are the ones who simply don’t embrace it.
Disrupt or Be Disrupted
One of the biggest takeaways from Technology Days 2019 is this: If you don’t disrupt, you will be disrupted. Consider for a minute other industries, specifically taxis and hotels. Uber and Airbnb came in with a different model for providing these services and it completely turned those industries upside down. If you think this won’t happen to construction, you are wrong.
AR in Homebuilding
Residential construction continues to get a boost with new technology, especially with the growth of emerging technology such as AI (artificial intelligence), AR (augmented reality), VR (virtual reality), and so much more.
Verizon Smart Grid Technology Lights up Peninsula Light
The cloud covers just about everything these days but in many cases, it lets the light shine through. For example, Washington State’s Peninsula Light Co., (PenLight) will be updating its power distribution system with Verizon’s Grid Wide Utility Services Intelligent Energy platform. Grid Wide is a managed, cloud-based, IoT (Internet of Things) platform-as-a-service developed by Verizon to help utilities modernize their systems. It allows utilities to remotely configure, monitor, and manage endpoints within their service areas, creating operational efficiencies and improving customer service.
Building Blocks of Blockchain in Construction
Global spending on blockchain is anticipated to grow significantly this year, as it offer new opportunities for businesses. However, understanding a new technology and recognizing potential use cases and benefits can be challenging for construction companies.
Weis Builders Leverages ERP
Weis Builders was founded back in 1939 and serves clients nationwide today as a third-generation, family-owned general contractor. Since the beginning, the company has maintained a reputation for building solid relationships and continues to exceed client expectations today.
Improving Estimating and Document Management
Estimating a job is difficult and gets even harder when there are multiple factors and vendors involved. Making the process easier can improve both the time to contract and the accuracy of the estimate. Simplifying the estimating process, therefore, can benefit the contractor and the client.
‘Haunted Hotel’ Gets a Reimagination
In 1888, San Diego’s Hotel del Coronado was an architectural masterpiece, acclaimed for its modern amenities. With its one-of-a-kind silhouette—once compared to a cross between an ornate wedding cake and well-trimmed ship—the resort was known throughout the country and around the world.
The State of Security in Construction
Let’s talk security in construction for a moment—because it impacts every single worker in the construction industry. If you think cybersecurity isn’t your business, you are wrong. It is, and you need to be prepared.
AI in Construction: Growth Projected
The numbers continue to roll in. AI (artificial intelligence) is one of the hottest technologies of 2019, and not only that, organizations are expecting implementations to skyrocket in the next year. Is your construction company ready for the transformation that is about to take place?