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Labor pains: Industry woos next-gen recruits

Labor pains: Industry woos next-gen recruits

Labor Day Special: Even before the Great Recession caused countless construction workers to flee our industry, skilled labor shortages were growing. Today, with demand strong, the need is even greater. Here, we look at efforts underway to address the crisis.

Chicago Hackathon peppered with good ideas

Chicago Hackathon peppered with good ideas

They came to BW from California, Florida, New Hampshire, Texas, Michigan, Wisconsin, Indiana, Illinois, Tennessee, and quite likely, the future. Their mission? To improve the AEC industry in some tangible and lasting way. Read on to see how they did.

Calling All Hard Hats: Labor Still Lagging Demand

Calling All Hard Hats: Labor Still Lagging Demand

Despite a continuing stream of new work, the U.S. construction industry is continuing to see its labor pool drain. Now, the latest BLS jobs report has prompted AGC, ABC and others to express concern that the labor shortage will soon hold the economy back.

Huh? Explaining May's Dip in Construction Jobs

Huh? Explaining May's Dip in Construction Jobs

What the heck just happened? The U.S. construction industry is still chugging along at an extraordinarily healthy clip. So, how did we manage to lose 15,000 jobs in May? Great question. BuiltWorlds decided to ask AGC, ABC, and HardHatHub for some answers.  

Innovate or Die: CEO Tech Forum (Pt 3)

Innovate or Die: CEO Tech Forum (Pt 3)

Got your attention? Good. If you weren't able to make it to our first CEO Tech Forum April 20-22, you missed a heck of a lot. So here is the most comprehensive written summary to date. But stay tuned for much more CTF video to come this spring.

Labor Struggling to Keep Pace as Contracts Continue Surge

Labor Struggling to Keep Pace as Contracts Continue Surge

U.S. nonresidential construction activity has returned to levels not seen since 2009. But the surge in new contracts is such that some areas now actually find themselves slowing down to wait for the labor supply to catch up.

BuiltWorlds to Host National CEO Tech Forum

BuiltWorlds to Host National CEO Tech Forum

"Disruption is knocking at your door. Are you ready to answer?" This April, BW will help industry CEOs answer that very question at an exciting two-day event led by X-Prize founder Peter Diamandis and an all-star lineup of AEC thought leaders. Learn more.

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High Tech Demos Storm TEXAS

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High Tech Demos Storm TEXAS

Between Houston and Austin rests the city of Bryan, deep in the heart of Texas. Last Thursday, BW, brought five revolutionary technologies to present at Demo Night: South at Binary Space, not far from the campus from the largest engineering school in the U.S., Texas A&M University.

PlanGrid Shows Paperless Benefits at Workshop

PlanGrid Shows Paperless Benefits at Workshop

PlanGrid led a revelatory workshop at BW on how their software is altering how work is done in the field. Attendees witnessed how a paperless jobsite is, not only greener with their application, but considerably more efficient, too. 

See how mobile appsters are creating the paperless jobsite

See how mobile appsters are creating the paperless jobsite

If you missed our Mobile Apps + Construction event last month, you're in luck. The full video from that night is now available, including talks by Procore, Newforma, Penta, Hard Hat Hub, Snappii, InfoTech and more. Check it out!

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7 Must-Have Marketing Apps for the Built Environment

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7 Must-Have Marketing Apps for the Built Environment

The Society for Marketing Professional Service is kicking off their Build Business 2015 conference in sunny Los Angeles today, so we decided to take a look at the 7 Must Have Marketing Apps to make your AEC business stand out from the pack.

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Mobile Apps + Construction Reveal the Future of Jobsites

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Mobile Apps + Construction Reveal the Future of Jobsites

On July 16, BuiltWorlds hosted Mobile Apps + Construction, our event where we looked deep into the crystal ball to see where the paperless jobsite is currently heading. Joined by the top leaders in the field, we delved into how the mobile revolution is pushing things further.  Check our full highlights below. 

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Mobile Apps for the masses, more solutions for all

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Mobile Apps for the masses, more solutions for all

The Future visited BuiltWorlds again last week and it whispered the only word that tree-huggers and dirt-movers alike can actually agree on: "paperless." But that was just one of the many topics that enlivened our first Mobile Apps + Construction forum, held last week.

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Techweek Chicago Brings Big Crowd, Bigger Plans

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Techweek Chicago Brings Big Crowd, Bigger Plans

The Windy City is still shaking. Techweek Chicago blew through town June 20-28 and transformed the eighth floor of the majestic Merchandise Mart into a futuristic forum for thousands seeking a preview of what will emerge next. 

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Hard Hat Hub launches new app for employers

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Hard Hat Hub launches new app for employers

On June 19, after more than a year of partnership with many of Chicago's top employers, Hard Hat Hub revamped its online portal to allow prospective employers to browse anonymous profiles, and then click to unlock a candidate's name, and contact information.

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Toy Chest set to storm Techweek

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Toy Chest set to storm Techweek

After his successful debut at this week's MCAA conference earlier this week, Matt Abeles, Co-Founder of BuiltWorlds is ready to bring his Tech Toy Chest summit to Techweek Chicago on June 25th. Taking place at the famous art deco Merchandise Mart building, Abeles has united a host of stellar companies that he feels are currently making a significant impact on the built space.

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Architecture must adapt, or else

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Architecture must adapt, or else

As AIA's annual show arrives in Atlanta, spend a few moments with Perkins + Will design principal Eva Maddox, a mover and shaker with a heart and conscience. Hard Hat Hub recently chatted with her about what the profession needs most today. 

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