Starting Off:
The ConTechCrew episode 102 hosts Bryan Williams of Trimble to discuss scanning tech for construction! In other construction news The ConTechCrew talks volocopters, CES updates, two-way radios, and crane collapses.
ConTechTuesday:
This ConTechTuesday, our ConAppGuru teaches how to protect your mobile devices onsite with the The Tech Tool Belt by Runnur Mobile Tech Gear!
Weekly Poll
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The poll question is:
“What is your biggest barrier to trying out new tech?”
Tech You Should Try
This week’s Tech You Should Try takes us off the regularly trodden path with a recommendation from our IronmanOfIT. Virtual Private Networking offers you protection from hackers by encrypting your information while you use the internet while providing unlimited bandwidth!
ConTech Report
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Just how many construction companies are outsourcing their IT needs? Read all about it in the report.
A MUST WATCH: All of Intel’s #CES2018 Keynote
The future is for #CES2018 by Intel is looking toward volocopters, drone swarms, and VOXEL cameras! Naturally, The ConTechCrew is already thinking of practical applications for construction.
Kittyhawk’s new Drone Management Software offers several solutions
Multi-way point missions, multiple miles (within Federal Aviation Regulations) and manage drone inventory, and more!
Two-way radios are climbing out of the stoneage with the Motorola DP2400e. The classic reliability of the two-way radio has been outfitted with modern conveniences such as group text messaging and higher quality audio.
Get a new iPhone Battery for $29
Apple is offering a $50 discount on batteries for Legacy iPhones. Grab yours quickly before they change their mind!
Intel’s Autonomous Cars feature HD maps
Intel’s automated cars will collect data on the roads to build more complete maps for consumers, construction, weather, and more!
Close-call Crane Collapse in Austin
We are happy to report this dramatic video resulted in only minor injuries. Just another stark reminder that lives are at risk everyday in the construction industry.
Vancouver approves tallest Timber-Hybrid structure in North America
A 19-Story condo high-rise crops up in Canada constructed out of exposed timber with fire-rated gypsum wallboard.
AECOM positions itself for $1 trillion infrastructure plan
AECOM is compiling the resources and resumes to take on projects on a massive scale.
Geek of the Week:
We Interviewed: Bryan Williams 
Day Job: Segment Manager, Field Solutions Trimble
Fun Fact: Began his career in construction as a cartographer.
Resume: Bryan has nearly 30 years of international experience working in the construction industry as a site engineer, construction surveyor, project supervisor and consultant. He has spent the last 15 years developing and marketing intelligent positioning solutions for the construction industry as part of Trimble’s Buildings, GC/CM division.
Joined the Podcast to Geek Out On: Serious scanning technology! (We’re talking 26,000 points a second, and a full scan in 12 minutes.)
Next week on ConTechTrio: Andy Leek from PARIC to discuss innovation in Technolgy for Construction!
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