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APPS FOR CONSTRUCTION

CFMA Cincinnati 10.13.16

Presented by Rob McKinney

Rob McKinneyAKA ConAppGuru

! Safety Director! Quality Control Manager! Warranty Manager! Continuous Improvement

! Construction Technologist! AGC GA Tech Committee Chairman! AGCoA IT Forum Steering Committee ! Blogger, Speaker, & Podcaster

Background

#ConTechTrio @ConAppGuru

By the end of this presentation attendees should:

! Understand key definitions, principles and methods of using Apps for Construction.

! Understand how to build a mobile device platform for construction projects.

! Explain to management a few ROI scenarios for the use of apps to improve projects performance.

Learning Objectives


How did we get here?

A Brief History in Construction Technology



The Level: 2700 BC in Giza #ConTechTrio @ConAppGuru


The Computer: 1950’s #ConTechTrio @ConAppGuru


The Calculator: 1960’s #ConTechTrio @ConAppGuru


The Blackberry: 1990’s #ConTechTrio @ConAppGuru


The Hybrid: 2000’s #ConTechTrio @ConAppGuru


The Tablet: 2010 #ConTechTrio @ConAppGuru


The iPhone: 2007 #ConTechTrio @ConAppGuru


The Lablet: 2015 #ConTechTrio @ConAppGuru

How are we doing today?

The State of Tech in Construction...


Tech Adoption in 2016


Field Data Collection in 2016


Percent of Revenue Spent on IT…


Mobile Apps Available…


Apps Used Daily…


How do we get better?

The State of Tech in Construction...


Why Adopt Technology?


! The BIG DEBATE about Apps.

! Trendsetters, Adopters, & Followers.

! Evolution of technology in construction

! Agility, Scalability, Automating

Waves of Technology



Rate of Fatal Work Injuries, 1992 - 2012(per 100.00 full-time equivalent workers)

Improved Safety…



Improved Workflow Efficiency… #ConTechTrio @ConAppGuru


Increased Collaboration b/w Teams… #ConTechTrio @ConAppGuru


Increased Profits: Less Rework… #ConTechTrio @ConAppGuru

2015 Construction Technology Report

Daily Mobile & Wearable Device Usage & BYOD


Two Types of Construction Technology

Management Tech Building Tech


The Case for Apps & Mobile Devices...


The Case for Apps & Mobile Devices...


Which is platform is best?


#iPad = Hammer

! A tool, NOT a Toy!

! Real time field workflows

! Save money on printing cost

! Reduce rework costs

! Generate turn over documents


1. Free! No cost to download or use

2. Paid! One time cost to purchase and use

3. Freemium! No cost to download, ongoing fee to use

Types of Apps


1. Point Solution! Solve one or two main pain points

2. All in One! Can accomplish multiple workflows

Types of Platforms


“When an online Service is Free,

You’re not the Customer. You are the Product.”

Tim Cook, CEO Apple

The Cost of Software…


Is Free,Really FREE?

Read the User Agreement!

User Agreements


Plans

Daily Reports

Photos

Safety

Time Entry

The Five Workflows


Plans


@ConAppGuru

Viewing Plans

Plans = PlanGrid


Plans = Skysite


Plans = BIM360 DOCS


#PaperReality


Daily Reports


Daily Reports


Daily Reports: Raken


Daily Reports


Daily Reports: Notevault



Photos & Videos

Photos & Video


Photos = FotoIn Mobile


Photos = FotoIn Mobile


Videos = SmartVid.Io


Videos = SmartVid.Io


Safety


Safety Apps


Safety


Safety


Time Entry


Time Entry


Time Entry


Time Entry


Bonus Apps!

More Workflows…


Battery Powered / Smart Tools


Battery Powered / Smart Tools


Battery Powered / Smart Tools = Dewalt


Smart Tools = Dewalt Tool Connect


Battery Powered / Smart Tools = Milwaukee


Smart Tools / Milwaukee “ONE-KEY”


Tool Management


Productivity (Labor)


Virtual Design Construction (VDC)


All In One (Plans, Docs, and Forms)


Software On Demand (Forms)


HOW TO GET STARTED?

Learning Objectives


! Form a Technology Committee

! Research and Test Apps ( 90 Days)

! Pick a small test project for new apps.

! Work with software developer for implementation

! Training employees on how to use apps & devices

! Evaluate apps once per

How to Get Started…


Reasons for Adopting Tech…

1. Improved Workplace Safety!

2. Improve your workflow efficiency ! Move away from Paper…

3. Increase collaboration between teams! Real time connection to the field…

4. Save $$$$! On paper, safety, time, and rework!


SO....WHAT NEW TECH

SHOULD YOU TRY?

Where to begin…


! 360 Photos

! Drones

! Wearable

! Augmented Reality

Tech You Should Try


360 Photos: RICHO THETA S


360 Photos: RICHO THETA S


Thermal Images: Seek Thermal


Drones / UAV Systems


Wearables: Myo & Google Glass

Tactile - Google Glass & Myo


Wearables: Apple Watch & Fall Safety App


Augmented Reality - SmartReality


Augmented Reality - HoloLens


! A web based and mobile construction bid management platform for commercial contractors.

! An online construction network built to help construction companies maintain, share and request qualification data.

! A we based certificate of insurance management, contract and vendor compliance management software designed to help Risk Managers.

Our Products…


! Strategic Technology Consulting- Construction Technology Health Checkup- Technology Roadmap- Embedded Solutions Leader

! BIM Services

! Research & Development

! Database Design & Development

! Enterprise Application & Software Development

Our Services…


Want to see how your technology compares?

https://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/3004273/CTHC-2016

Construction Technology Health Check


https://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/3004273/CTHC-2016

Where can I learn more?


@jbknowledgejbknowledge.com

Where Can I Learn More About Technology?


Where Can I Learn More About Apps?

conappguru.com @conappguru


Where Can I Hear More About Technology?


Weekly Construction Technology PodcastListen: spreaker.com/user/jbknowledge

Subscribe: JBKnowledge.comFollow: @ConTechTrio

Phone: (866)888-8538 x 1030Email: [email protected]

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ROB MCKINNEYConsultant

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