Construction technology has come a long, long way in the past decades. There are now hundreds of construction-specific apps available, ranging from project management, to compliance and reporting, to photo documentation, to estimating, and many more. At times, it can be overwhelming keeping up with all of the available options in the market, especially for smaller to medium sized construction businesses that don’t have a dedicated technology team or budget.
Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC), which currently operated 69 chapters throughout the country, has recently launched ABC Tech Alliance with 13 construction technology companies to help educate construction companies before, during, and after implementation of new technology.
“The need for technological solutions—both big and small—in the construction industry is clear, especially given changing work conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Matt Abeles, ABC’s vice president of construction technology and innovation, in a press release. “I look forward to the exceptional products, education and dialogue the Tech Alliance companies will bring to ABC members and our evolving industry, especially as we continue to implement technology to revolutionize the design, build and delivery process.
The alliance will allow ABC’s members to gain better access to special perks through the technology companies, such as beta testing and free technology programs and webinars. ABC has also created a Construction Technology and Innovation Committee to create even more partnerships with other technology companies and help guide member contractors.
The initial 2020-2021 Tech Alliance members have been announced as:
BuildOps
Flashtract
myComply
Penta
ProEst
Real Time Risk Solutions
SubHQ
Tenna
The Tech Alliance already has 3 upcoming webinars available for members to register for on their website, with topics including Safety and Collaboration, Estimating and Project Management, and Labor, Equipment, and Financial Tools.
More info: ABC Tech Alliance | Associated Builders and Contractors
Shane is the creator of Construction Junkie and an active construction project manager. In his career, he has managed interior remodel projects, site development, construction safety, governmental project compliance, and facility maintenance. He has a strong passion for construction technology and safety, as well as sharing the knowledge or insights he has gained throughout his career.