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Apps
ForConstructionPros App of the Week: FinishLine Pro
FinishLine Pro is a construction list management mobile app used to manage punch lists, QA/QC, safety, warranties, completion lists and field observations
June 9, 2015
According to the FinishLine website, FinishLine users have experienced 30% to 40% reduction in inspection time, 98% reduction in time to distribute information, 65% reduction in re-inspection time and 75% reduction in time spent coordinating between parties.
Apps
ForConstructionPros App of the Week: OnStation
Customized, project specific app allows contractors to view design drawings, plan sheets and survey data while in the field
June 2, 2015
A unique feature of OnStation is its Mobile Design Maps which allow the user to view the project design on a satellite map. This feature also lets users add drawings or layer multiple drawings on the map.
Construction Toolbox
How eCommerce Creates New Construction Opportunities
Traditional stores may be less common but distribution centers will be an area of opportunity for construction contractors
May 28, 2015
The rise in ecommerce may have a negative effect on some areas of construction, but it also provides contractors with new opportunities and growth areas.
Apps
ForConstructionPros App of the Week: Intellinote Field Service Management
Field workers can use the Intellinote mobile app to document each job, monitor progress and collaborate with on-site employees
May 26, 2015
Document fieldwork with fillable PDF forms, notes, pictures and geo-tagging.
Concrete Thoughts
Revisiting the Arctic Passage Project
In the January 2015 issue of Concrete Contractor, we featured the Arctic Passage renovation project at the Henry Vilas Zoo in Madison, Wisconsin. The project is now complete and scheduled to open to the public on May 23, 2015.
May 21, 2015
A 175,000 gallon tank for the seals is part of the new exhibit at the Henry Villas Zoo. Contractors used No. 3 rebar and wire mesh to create the structures. The Nassal Company has been subcontracted to perform the theming work.
Apps
ForConstructionPros App of the Week: SmartUse
Mark up, view, compare and share construction plans in real time with the SmartUse collaboration mobile app
May 19, 2015
View and compare all versions of construction project plans with the SmartUse mobile app.
Business Services
FREE Download: Use and Re-use of Formwork: Safety Risks and Reliability Assessment
Researchers from Oregon State University, mapped the life cycle of vertical concrete formwork on three construction sites, and identified and evaluated the typical site environmental and operations impacts on formwork during its use and re-use.
May 14, 2015
Construction Toolbox
Are These Technologies the Future of the Construction Industry?
Autonomous robots, electronic roads, 3D printing and self-healing concrete are just a few of the possible technologies that could become common place in the construction industry
May 14, 2015
Construction robots - both those that can work on their own and ones that still need a human crew to operate - are being developed for the construction industry.
Apps
ForConstructionPros App of the Week: SafetySnaps
Mobile app allows users to take a photo of a safety or health issue, comment on the photo, record pertinent information and share it with key stakeholders all on a mobile device
May 12, 2015
Use SafetySnaps mobile app to take a photo, add a description, select a priority and record the location of a health or safety issue on a jobsite.
Construction Technology
What Rental Companies Need to Know About EMV Smart Chip Payment Technology
As an increasing number of renters start to use “smart chip” credit cards, the companies that rent to them should move to accommodate this new method of payment.
May 5, 2015
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Apps
ForConstructionPros App of the Week: Construction Nearby
Dodge Construction Network
Dodge Maps app combines mobile, social and location-based technologies as well as bid data to help users find bid opportunities based on location
May 5, 2015
Nearby active construction projects are displayed as “job dots” on a map, and contractors can instantly find out not only where the job is but also when it is, job size, project stage, construction type and bid date.
Construction Toolbox
Are You Prepared for Safety Week 2015?
Safety week aims to raise awareness of safety in the construction industry, inspire everyone to be leaders in industry safety
April 30, 2015
The purpose of the National Fall Prevention Stand-Down is to raise awareness of preventing fall hazards in construction. Fatalities caused by falls from elevation continue to be a leading cause of death for construction workers and are often preventable.
Apps
ForConstructionPros App of the Week: Getable
Getable mobile app helps contractors organize, order and manage their owned and rented equipment
April 28, 2015
The Getable app serves as a single place where contractors can manage both company owned and third party rental equipment.
Sustainable Snippets
Earth Day 2015 & the Launch of “Green Machines”
We celebrate Earth Day with the launch of a new blog series which highlights equipment that can help construction contractors reduce their carbon footprint and improve their bottom line.
April 22, 2015
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Apps
ForConstructionPros App of the Week: CCS Safety
CCS Construction
The CCS Safety mobile app can help construction contractors record, track and report safety hazards and incidents as well as complete job hazard analysis reports
April 21, 2015
The app allows contractors to use their mobile device to record safety issues which can then be tracked using a website or emailed from within the application. The app also features real-time reporting.
Construction Toolbox
How 3D Printing is Affecting the Construction Industry
Using 3D printing instead of current construction methods may be a more cost effective process and create a new standard for housing construction in the future
April 16, 2015
3D printing is done using super-size printers which use a special concrete and composite mixture that is thicker than regular concrete, allowing it to be self-supporting as it sets.
Apps
ForConstructionPros App of the Week: Stormwater Inspection Reports
Associated General Contractors of America (AGC)
AGC Stormwater Inspection Reports app helps construction contractors prepare stormwater inspection and corrective action reports
April 14, 2015
The customizable digital reports can help contractors meet the minimum reporting requirements on construction stormwater permits.
Apps
ForConstructionPros App of the Week: BusyBusy
busybusy by Align Technologies
Use the BusyBusy mobile app to replace paper time cards and track when employees clock in and out of a construction jobsite
April 7, 2015
BusyBusy lets construction business owners see which employees have worked on a job, the amount of time each employee has spent and how much it has cost to date.
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