Many conferences and trade shows have gone virtual in 2020 because of COVID-19. If done right, online events can foster all the outcomes as those that happen in-person, while offering some unexpected benefits. Event experts … about Top Tips for Producing a Successful Virtual Conference
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Realizing the Potential for Virtual Construction Education
Jobsite recently spoke with Diana Eidenshink, President of the ACE Mentor Program, and Paulette Dallas, ACE’s Western Regional Director, to discuss the organization’s shift to the virtual environment.
Earthquake Sensors Make it Easier and Safer to Detect Damage
Pasadena-based Kinemetrics is one company specializing in earthquake and building monitoring technology. It offers sensor-based systems installed throughout a building which gather and transmit seismic data, measuring an earthquake’s severity, duration and more.
NRP Group Is On A Mission
“What are we doing with the building to make it more than just a building?” The question comes from NRP co-founder David Heller. It’s a familiar one to Ken Weinberg, NRP’s Vice President of Construction.
5 Ways Construction Can Make Projects More Sustainable
Here are five ways the construction industry can make an impact by making projects more sustainable.
Home Construction Demand Surges, Even as Other Sectors Slow
Global business is still recovering from the effects of the pandemic. That uncertainty is reflected in not just the stock market, but the overall economic sentiment. Wild swings in the stock market, coupled with general … about Home Construction Demand Surges, Even as Other Sectors Slow
Keeping Students Engaged Through Virtual Construction Training
In the four-part series entitled, Virtual Construction Education 101, Procore partners and education specialists share their challenges, results, and silver linings of continuing education through the pandemic.
How Technology is Helping a Construction Company Weather the Pandemic
Timothy Lewis, senior project manager at Harper General Contractors, noticed a surprising trend in his Procore data stream in late spring. Employees and partners were greatly increasing their Procore utilization.
Construction Leaders Team Up to Bring Robotics to The Field
When Boston Dynamics introduced its Spot robotic dog in 2016, the tech world was immediately enamored with it. The yellow four-legged robot could navigate its way around obstacles, and it even fought to stay on … about Construction Leaders Team Up to Bring Robotics to The Field
Pandemic Helping Accelerate Construction Technology Use
As part of efforts to be able to better weather the next major disruption outside their control, some companies are giving digital solutions a closer look. A recent report by McKinsey says the construction industry … about Pandemic Helping Accelerate Construction Technology Use
