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D E C E M B E R 2 0 1 9
E D I T O R ‘ S N O T E
For the past 12 months,
GineersNow editorial
team were able to
published thought
provoking articles pertaining to
the construction industry.
From autonomous heavy
equipment to the millennial
engineers, we have written
articles that every one enjoyed
reading.
The Best of 2019 Construction
On behalf of the GineersNow
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management and GineersNow
digital, we would like to thank
you for making us the number
one online platform for
engineering community,
industrial companies and
technology enthusiast in
Asia-Pacific.
Here are the best stories
that went viral in the past 12
months.
January
2019 Construction Industry
Forecast and Analysis 2019.
Construction is Build Build
Build.
Breaking through the Walls of
Innovation: 2019 Construction
is the Year for Civil Engineers
to Shine Within the past
decades, we have seen how
technology and innovation
revolutionized the field of
construction. But if you think
that we’ve seen the most of
it, that’s when you’re gravely
mistaken. Experts believe that
2019 is going to be the
breakthrough year for the
construction industry.
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February
Construction Insurance and
Risk Management. Why is
the insurer one of the
corner-stones of complex
projects?
Whether it’s a new
construction, conversion or
renovation, the main
reason why insurance policies
are sought in a construction
project is to comply with the
insurance requirements of the
contract. In that view, the
cover is usually taken in the
joint names of the contractor
and the principal.
March
Advancement of IOT in the
Construction Industry. Without
a doubt, IoT has a huge role in
the advancement of
construction procedures and
methods
With the help of the Internet of
Things, the construction
industry is now more
advanced. Many sites are
already using computeraided
construction methods
and software that ease
complex building methods.
Since IoT is being used in
various industries, it is not
surprising that this is also
being utilized in the world of
design and construction.
Advanced general
contractors and engineers
should be thankful for IoT
since it brings so many benefits
to the construction site.
April
Heavy Equipment, Mining and
Construction Blockchain.
Construction blockchain
technology will improve
efficiency.
Blockchain technology can
help the construction industry
embrace new technologies
without having to compromise
safety. Blockchain is a
technology that records the
conditions and steps
needed to perform a
transaction in an organized
and secure manner. Four
potential uses of blockchain in
the construction industries are
discussed in the article.
May
The Construction Robotics
Revolution. Robots in the
building process and
demolition.
Automation and robotics
have slowly taken over
different fields of work, may
it be for farming and
agriculture, industrial tasks in
factories, and even for
recreation and sports. The
construction industry,
however, seems to had
lagged behind the others
in terms of adopting these
technologies. Given the fact
that construction sites are
not appropriate for robots
and that tasks in this field are
much more complex than they
seem, manual laborers are
always the best choices. But
with the staggering decrease
in hiring qualified skilled
workers to do construction
works, robots then take over.
June
Mobile Apps to Make the
Construction Industry Efficient
These apps can help in
fostering a bidding market,
uphold client-bidder privacy,
track bids, secure data;
manage schedules,
checklists, and orders, save
up on physical space by
transitioning from paper to
digital, communicate more
clearly with your team, send
one another photos and
conversations, study cement-centric
data and, most
importantly, check up on the
users’ physical and mental
well-being, by reminding us to
not be afraid to take a break
and drink the proper amount
of fluids. These benefits are
shared among SmartBidNet,
Procore, Plan Grid, Truckast,
and the Occupational Health
and Safety Administration’s
(OSHA) Heat Safety Tool as
well.
July
Best Construction Project
Mobile Apps
Technology expectations
nowadays are indeed higher
and it is always disappointing
when we tend to get less
from what we thought we’d
get. However, like the saying
goes, it takes two to tango.
Management firms have to
choose wisely which
application/s is advantageous
to use for their business. They
are composed of people who
are bound to make wise
decisions. These will either
break or build them, the
possibility is endless. But,
construction management
always chooses to build.
Don’t keep getting buried with
paperwork and go mobile
today!
August
Women in Construction will
Improve the Industry
9% of the women-owned
construction firms earn more
than $500,000 because of
their effectiveness in their
jobs. Although only 25% of
Americans believe that we
are more likely to colonize
Mars than women dominating
half of the Fortune 500 CEOs,
it is still very apparent how
much the female construction
employees can do for their
companies.
September
The Latest Autonomous
Heavy Equipment Trends
Digital modeling paired with
autonomous machinery, can
indeed improve the quality
of construction. The faster a
construction project is built,
the more profit it can give to
the contractors and the more
value it can offer to the users.
With the benefits that
autonomous heavy equipment
can provide, future
construction sites will definitely
make use of them promising a
safer working environment.
October
Meet the Millennial Civil
Engineers
Incorporating and retaining
the young workers into the
company will mean a
significant change for the
bigger picture. This generation
provides the construction firm
with a defined path on what
to come next in the business,
most notably in the leadership,
marketing, and communication
aspects. Combine these traits
with their tech-savviness and
innovative minds, this young
generation is set to change the
course of the industry for the
better.
November
Philconstruct, the Largest
Construction Event in Asia
Turning 30 this year,
PHILCONSTRUCT will be held
on November 7 to 10 at the
SMX Convention Center
Manila and the World Trade
Center Metro Manila, and will
also have three expansion
tents in WTCMM and an
outdoor display area for heavy
equipment at the Ipil-ipil lot of
the CCP Complex Grounds,
making this the biggest edition
of the show to date.
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The Safest Water Dispenser in the
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How to Find The Magic of
Industry 4.0
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11 Must Have Products
In Your Jobsite
20
2019 Prediction Trends on
Construction Technology
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Ensuring the Contstruction is
Insured
64
Construction Industry IoT: The
Inevitable Impact
82
Revolutionizing the Construction
Industry ThroughBlockchain
100
Ground Breaking Robotics:
A Revolition in the Construction
Industry
114
5 Miraculous Mobile Apps
in the Construction Industry
130
Jumpstart Civil Engineering: Apps
for Construction Projects
142
Why We Need More Women in the
Construction Industry
154
The Latest Autonomous Heavy
Equipment Trends
166
How Millennials Are Changing
the Construction Industry
178
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The Safest Water Dispenser in the Philippines
They say that water is the lifeblood of all
things. It’s necessary for healthy living
and a happy mood. However, the ironic
thing is, a lot of people in urban areas in
the Philippines just don’t drink enough. For some
reason, office workers and frequent over-timers
aren’t hydrated enough. It may be the stresses of the
corporate life, the stigma that the only beverages
one needs in this day and age are coffee and alcohol,
or the inadequacy of the current water dispenser
in the office. TOSOT may not have a solution to
change the working or drinking behaviors of
people, it does have one of the best solutions for the
third reason: the TOSOT Water Dispenser.
Its two types, the Bottom Load Water Dispenser
and Table Top Water Dispenser, are kitted with a
wide array of features aimed to appease the
thirstiest of people.
It’s not every day an employee comes up to their
office water dispenser and, while filling their
tumbler, thinks about how they can have better
quality drinking water—it’s simply an uncommon
thought but one that is definitely worth thinking
about. Like all things, problems appear when one
looks closely and takes in the daily routines of
getting water.
One such hassle of the everyday drinking water
dilemma is the awkwardness of being the person
who has to replace the gallon-large bottles of water.
For those who actively avoid the gym, this task is
counterintuitive—you have to lift and break a sweat
to get a cold refreshing drink.
Luckily, the TOSOT Water Dispenser promises no
more lifting and no more back pain when loading
a water container. With a 304 stainless water tank,
the TOSOT Water Dispenser is a beautifully crafted
endorser of ease of use. The bottom loading water
dispenser is personally tailor fit for hassle-free wa-
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ter container loading, giving even the most averse
to the weight rack an easier time with quenching
their thirst. All they really need to do is push the
large bottle in and you’re good to go!
Also, unlike run-of-the-mill water dispensers found
in most buildings, the TOSOT Water Dispenser
also offers three faucets that pour water with
different temperatures: hot, cold, and lukewarm.
This eliminates the second type of water-related
hassles, which is becoming a chemist as you
frantically mix hot and cold together to get your
perfect warm water mixture.
As a bonus, the TOSOT Water Dispensers also have
a certain sleekness to their design. While most
people imagine a white, plastic contraption
supporting a large, awkward cylinder of water, these
dispensers sport a cleaner, sleeker metallic look that
fits like a glove to most minimalistic and
modernized office and workspaces right now.
Common finishes include black, silver, and stainless
steel.
They are also the perfect size and are able to fit
smoothly anywhere. If you’re concerned about
where you would place the TOSOT Water
Dispenser, then know that both variants have their
rightful places anywhere. TOSOT’s bottom
loading water dispenser is sleek and flat, and
placing this water dispenser in any corner is like
fitting the last little piece in the last space of the
magnificent corporate puzzle. For a more
personalized setup, TOSOT’s table top water
dispenser is the perfect low key water dispenser
that does not infringe upon the overall theme of the
workplace.
Lastly, the TOSOT two Water Dispenser variants
dispense only clean, high quality water. It’s a
simple detail most would overlook, but different
water dispensers dispense water that “tastes”
different, if only a tad bit. The various tastes are
nuanced but ultimately speak a reality about the
water dispensers: that both the brand and the
model matter. With TOSOT’s two water dispensers,
water is purified, cooled to perfection, and comes
out looking like liquid diamond. The taste is subtle
and perfect for thirsty throats and hits the mark of
refreshing all those who need a healthy drink every
now and then.
So, whether you’re working in a humble start-up
or have cemented yourself in one of the biggest
agencies and companies in the Philippines, you and
everyone else requires the water of TOSOT’s two
types of water dispensers to kit the office pantry,
hallways, executive rooms, meeting rooms, and
other such places. Because as they say, staying
hydrated is good for the mind, body, and soul,
and with the TOSOT Water Dispensers just right
around the corner, you can constantly and easily
stay refreshed, hydrated, and focused as you burn
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How to Find The Magic of Industry 4.0
I believe that when it comes to industry 4.0, the
true potential of your enterprise is not in what it
does, but what it can do. The potential of your team
is not what they can do today, but what they could
do in the future. The opportunity doesn’t lie in what
we know, it’s in what we don’t know yet.
The rate of change in the modern world is
staggering and it shows no sign of slowing down
– in fact, it is speeding up. Industry 4.0 is both an
example of this, and a result of it. Digital transformation
is at the heart of fundamental societal
changes that are emerging. In the region that I lead
for Rockwell Automation – specifically the Middle
East, Turkey and sub-Saharan Africa – there are
huge changes in progress.
Let’s start with the Middle East. It’s an area that is
no stranger to change, with great cities having risen
from the deserts – as well as great economies. And
the industrial change in the area now is one of rapid
diversification as whole new industries are
envisioned at national levels and realized at
break-neck speeds. Turkey, the ancient empire(s),
bridging Europe with Asia, bridging tradition with
future, bringing cultures together, is another
market with enormous potential and possibilities
for growth, always in a cycle of changes and
reinventing itself.
The continent where everything started for
humanity is set to reassert its position in our future.
In sub-Saharan Africa, the population is projected
to double by 2050. In fact, in the next 30 years the
world’s population is set to grow by an incredible
2bn – an increase of more than 25% - and a large
portion of that growth will be in sub-Saharan
Africa. This exponential population growth comes
at a time when the largest demographic for this
region will be of working age – a fact that points to
the potential for huge economic growth. Growth,
incidentally, that will be championed by the digital
generation.
The opportunities for industrial enterprises in these
regions are evident. There is no doubt that the
enterprises meeting the needs of the new markets
by leveraging Industry 4.0 technologies and
strategies are the ones that will succeed.
For most enterprises though, leveraging Industry
4.0 technologies requires strong change
management capacity. It requires learning new
skills rapidly, investing in the workforce, investing
in new approaches, systems and technologies. It
requires embracing disruptive technologies – and
often it will entail being a positive disruptor.
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Finding the Magic
We’ve probably all seen the diagram of two circles
that don’t overlap, where one is labelled “your
comfort zone” and the other is labelled “where the
magic happens.” It’s one of those that you look at
and instantly recognize the truth of – and perhaps
with a tiny sinking feeling as you realize that
maybe, you should get out of your comfort zone a
little more.
The implicit message of that diagram is that
“magic” requires change. It is something I believe
very strongly, and I’m inspired by the words of Walt
Disney (who knew more than most about magic):
“If you can visualize it, if you can dream it, there’s
some way to do it.”
I can’t think of a better message for industrial
enterprise leaders in this era of change. We stand
with the makers, the doers, the builders; the
innovators. Our most successful customers in
adopting industry 4.0 approaches have taken the
step of visualizing. They have dreamed of what
could be done. By coupling this human ingenuity
and innovation with the power of machines and
Rockwell Automation solutions – we always find a
way to do it.
That’s where the magic of Industry 4.0 happens.
Take a look just outside your comfort zone, the
benefits are close at hand, but industry leaders must
embrace change to find them.
If you can visualize a bright future for your
enterprise, come and talk to us, and we’ll help you
connect the imagination and ingenuity of your
people with the intelligence of machines to make it
happen.
About Rockwell Automation
Rockwell Automation Inc. (NYSE: ROK), the
world’s largest company dedicated to industrial
automation and information, makes its customers
more productive and the world more sustainable.
Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wis., Rockwell
Automation employs approximately 23,000 people
serving customers in more than 80 countries.
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FEATURE STORY
11 Must Have Products
In Your Jobsite
A complete job site is a safe job site. It’s how you
want things to be, especially for your hardworking
men. The work area, like any other office, should
have the complete tools to be efficient and
time-bound.
In other words, these are the necessary tools to have
if you want your construction job to be smooth
sailing.
Here are some of the products you should have at
hand in your construction site:
1. WELDING SOLUTIONS
The welding equipment is the first thing every job
site should take into account. And the best welding
solutions come from Lincoln Electric.
Their welding machines are extremely versatile
and capable of both small home projects and big
commercial demands. It works smoothly in
soldering various types of metals and has a long
lifespan. It is easy to use and has low electric
consumption.
2. THREADING & PIPE FABRICATION
SOLUTIONS
The right product applications of threading and
pipe fabrication machines are important for any job
site. You wouldn’t want your building to have faulty
meager threaded pipes for ventilation. It’ll take a lot
more time, money, and resources to redo.
When handling pipelines, it’s better to get it right
the first time around and trust in the reliable
threading and pipe fabrication solutions from
RIDGID ®. They have threading and pipe
fabrication machines that produce highquality
threads and long-lasting pipe dies.
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3. DIAGNOSTICS, INSPECTION &
LOCATING SOLUTIONS
A construction site needs more than the human eye
to determine if the job is done right. We need
machines to let the engineers know the blind and
weak spots of the job site.
Luckily, we’ve got RIDGID ® who produces superb
diagnostics, inspection, and locating solutions.
Their machines set the standard in durability to
finish the job.
Their powerhouse diagnostics equipment includes
the RIDGID SeeSnake® video inspection systems,
the NaviTrack Scout®, RIDGID hand-held
inspection cameras, and the RIDGID handheld
diagnostic equipment.
With these tools at hand, your mind can be put at
ease that you haven’t overlooked any important
construction details.
4. DRAIN CLEANING
Drain cleaning is one of the lesser joys in erecting a
building. However, the strenuous task shouldn’t be
taken lightly because it’s the plumbing your
building will have for a long time. You wouldn’t
want your credibility ruined just because the drains
are clogged or dirty.
With RIDGID’s ® Drain cleaning machine,
cleaning drains are easy and long-lasting. Plus,
the new RIDGID® FlexShaft drain cleaning
machines are lightweight, so they’re easy to lug
around the Jobsite without requiring extra
manpower and effort.
5. POWERTOOLS
Of course, no job site is complete without power
tools. Your workers need superior strength when
drilling through walls, setting a foundation, and
more. It’s the heavy-duty equipment every job site
needs. And the most premium power grade tools
produced only by Dewalt, Bosch, and Stanley.
These brands focus on giving your men the power
they need in building houses or skyscrapers.
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6. MECHANICAL TOOLS AND OTHERS
Another must-have product every job site needs
are mechanical tooling kits and ancillaries. There
are plenty of brands in the market but only a few
stood out when tested and proven: Proto, Facom,
Stanley, and Tactix mechanical tools.
They’ve created remarkable products such as the
PROTO® Tether- ready tools, lanyards and
attachment points with retrofitting capabilities.
The complete and cost-efficient Facom® CM.160A -
527Pc Mechanical Tool Set. The perfect basic tools
every job site needs.
The STANLEY® 28 in. FATMAX® Structural Foam
Toolbox which can handle medium to large
mechanical tools made from durable
thermoplastic resin.
And lastly, the Tactix® power tool accessories,
which have a longer than usual lifespan from most
power tool accessories.
7. LIGHTING SOLUTIONS
No job site is complete without lighting solutions.
If not, it can pose hazardous threats for you and
your workers. We’re talking about men working
through the day and the dark of night, so the
lighting equipment you should have in your
arsenal has excellent quality.
Pelican® is now offering the 9490 Remote Area
Lighting System (RALS), which is a mobile lighting
solution you can whip out any time you want. It
has over 6000 lumens and 3 preset light levels. The
perfect lighting for construction in dark areas.
8. MATERIAL HANDLING SOLUTIONS
Another product every construction site need is
a storage space for their materials and tools.
Proper storage is vital in any job site, especially
when taking tools into account. You wouldn’t want
any important equipment to go amiss when you
need it the most.
For great storage solutions, trust in Storageworks,
Durham, Stanley, or Toh. These four brands manufacture
great material handling solutions. All of
them highly durable with a flexible price range for
any budget.
9. DOOR HARDWARE SOLUTIONS
Doors are essential parts of any infrastructure,
residential or commercial. So if you’re in a job site,
the right door hardware solutions should be kept in
your inventory.
Baldwin, Domakaba, and Yale are well-known
choices for door hardware. They offer great
varieties of styles, affordable hardware, and even
manufactures customized door materials.
Chubbsafes is an exceptional safety vault for
your valuable items at any given jobsite.
10. PLUMBING SOLUTIONS
Plumbing is an important matter for every job
site. Without proper plumbing, your building is in
danger of flooding or water damage. That’s an even
bigger issue for the future.
Get it right today with Dyson or Delta plumbing
solutions. They provide high-grade piping systems
and materials for both buildings and houses. They
last longer and offer the more cost-efficient prices
compared to other products in the market.
11. CLEANING SOLUTIONS
Cleaning time is the signal your job is near its end.
Finish your new infrastructure with the best
cleaning solutions out there from RIDGID ®,
Nilfisk, or Viper. They can scrub your job site
clean and ready for its occupants.
Especially Nilfisk ® which is an established leader
in cleaning technology. They offer a wide range of
industrial vacuums, sweepers, and scrubbers in the
market today.
So remember, before starting work at your job site,
tick off every single product we mentioned above
for a better construction job. It’ll save you both
time and effort in the long haul. Apart from
efficiency, having all these products also
promote the well-being of your workers.
Where to Buy?
Co Ban Kiat Hardware Inc. is the largest authorized
distributor of the best industrial hardware solution
brands in the Philippines.
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enterprise started by family’s patriarch,
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War II, the business goes back to its feet in 1948,
rebuilding a storefront from the very same spot
where it was known for three decades.
This ever-growing conglomerate traces its
humble roots to Manila Chinatown, as a pioneer
enterprise started by family’s patriarch,
Mr. Cobankiat in 1920. Despite the ruins of World
War II, the business goes back to its feet in 1948,
rebuilding a storefront from the very same spot
where it was known for three decades.
While the Filipinos continue to rebuild their lives
post war, CBK Hardware sees the opportunity to
introduce the retail concept once unheard for in
hardware industry. The Hardware Workshop Store
is the fruit if this endeavor. CBK Hardware further
cemented its legendary distribution channel with
the creation of Coby’ Design Center in Edsa Shangi
La in 1996, a specialty store that caters to discriminating
taste of modern Filipinos.
To shop online, visit
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Co Ban Kiat Hardware, Inc.
Ground Floor Cobankiat Building II
231 Juan Luna St. Binondo Manila, Philippines.
Phone +632 2476557
Phone +632 2432734
Coby’s Designer Center
Unit 467 level 4 Shangri-La Plaza
In 1997, Mr. Johnny Cobankiat, the 4th generation
Cobankiat leader, set another milestone for the
company when he brings a franchise of Ace
Hardware USA to the Philippines, and signs up
CBK Hardware as one of its major suppliers. This
further expanded into delivering quality world class
products nearer to families of Filipino overseas
workers in the countryside.
A century’s excellence can quickly pass, and guided
by the vision to be the largest network supplier of
the biggest global brands in the hardware industry,
CBK Hardware resolve to source the best products
to supply its customers anytime and every time.
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Prediction
Trends
on
Construction
Technology
In the past years, technological
advancements have indeed
revolutionized the construction industry
from equipment, materials, and
processes. Ideally, from all the processes
involved in the construction industry,
interventions of technology will be a
great help to make it more efficient.
Experts believe that 2019 is going
to be the breakthrough year for the
construction industry.
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s all industries are
A
heading to a more sustainable
future, construction
leaders will
be investing heavily
on green and cost-efficient
approaches and innovations.
Workloads will be automated and data
analytics will play a relevant role in
improving project management. These
trends are expected to be adopted by
every company and by the end of the
year, a large portion of the industry
has already committed to bringing
their own solutions to climate change.
Each company should take note
of the up and coming trends that will
surely ensure greater productivity.
Here is our forecast about the technologies
that will change the face of the
industry, making companies up-todate,
relevant, and competitive.
Each
company should
take note of
the up and
coming trends
that will surely
ensure greater
productivity.
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International Trading LLC, Mr. Wail Halbouni, Tel: +971 50 481 3570, email: fortintl@emirates.net.ae; Ghantoot Trading, Mr. Nour Haboush, Tel: +971 50 109 4109, email:
nour.h@ghantootgroup.ae; District Cooling Company, Mr. Ahmed Henedi, Tel: +971 50 658 4832, email: ahmed@districtcoolingcompany.com; Al Yousuf Electronics, Mr. Moitra, Tel: +971
50 457 6170, email: pmoitra@alyousuf.com; Bahrain, AJM Kooheji and Sons, Mr. Jayachandran, Tel: +973 36888801, email: v.jayachandran@ajmkooheji.com: Al Babtain Air Conditioning &
Refrigeration Co., Mr. Naji Kataya, Tel: +965 5 051 5771, email: nkataya@albabtaingroup.com,kw; BLK, Mr. Imad Rhayel, Tel: +965 5 157 1229, email: irhayel@blk.com.kw; Oman, Oman
Gulf Enterprise, Mr. Narender Kumar, Tel: +968 9 747 4505, email: narenderk@otegroup.com; Aspire Projects and Service, Mr. Vivek Wagh, Tel: +968 99357694, email:
vivekwagh@aspireoman.com; Azerbaijan, NBC LLC., Mr. Elkhan Sadikhov, Tel: +994 50 216 3363, email: elkhan.sadikhov@nbc.com; Al-Con Maxiwell Group, Mr. Vagif Alexperov, Tel: +
994 50 216 2092, email: maxiwellbaku@inbox.ru; Armenia/Georgia, ARAY Gulf, Mr. Vilson Melikjanyan, Tel: +374 9 307 7755, email: vilson@aray.am; Yemen, Modern House
Exhibition, Mr. Khaled Jabr, Tel: +967 71 172 0202, email: mail@mhe-yemen.com; Pakistan, Iceberg Industries (Lucky Goldstar), Mr. Imran Jamil Khan, Tel: +923 21 277 6100, email:
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EVOLUTION
I N
CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT
Construction management software
is integral to achieve a successful construction
project because it provides
managers with a systematic approach
and they are fairly easy to understand.
Developers are continuously improving
these systems and they now even
offer bundled project management
solutions. Thus, project management
solutions will be able to offer a variety
of things from time solution, changing
orders, and equipment rentals among
others. This basically makes processes
easier and organized.
However, advancements in tech-
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nology are not limited to software
development. Recently, the use of
drones for aerial photography has
become popular because not only do
they provide photos and videos of the
landscape, they also increase safety at
the job site.
Drones are here to stay. One
important role that drones play is for
post-storm assessments. The use of
drones makes recovery and rehabilitation
efforts easier because they can
survey large areas and communicate
feeds to the command center.
Construction
management
software is
integral to achieve
a successful
construction
project because
it provides
managers with
a systematic
approach
and they are
fairly easy to
understand.
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Drones are here to stay. One
important role that drones play is
for post-storm assessments.
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ADAPTION
O F
GREEN
TECHNOLOGY
Reports show that the construction
industry produces 20% of global
emissions thus, the adaption of Green
Technology in construction will surely
be an enormous help. Green technology
in construction lowers the carbon
footprint and makes building structures
more sustainable and energy-efficient.
Sustainable construction is characterized
by environment preservation,
efficient use of resources, and the
capacity to keep up with societal and
cultural progress. This may be exemplified
by a building using natural light to
illuminate some parts of the structure
consequently reducing electrical cost
or having a building that can recycle
used water from sinks and toilets and
use it for fountains for added attraction.
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Aside from that, an energy-efficient
green building is actually able to automatically
turn off HVAC systems when
not needed. This is actually to help and
just maintain the correct temperature
and humidity for optimum health.
Furthermore, advanced software and
sensors can now be put in place to
monitor the ventilation system to prevent
CO2 from underground garages
from cycling throughout the building.
Sustainable
construction is
characterized
by environment
preservation,
efficient use of
resources, and the
capacity to keep
up with societal
and cultural
progress.
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MODULAR
AND
PREFABRICATED
CONSTRUCTION
PROJECTS
Modular construction is off-site
production. Modular construction
companies build based on provided
specifications and transport the
finished components to the job site.
Most modular construction companies
provide 90% of the component part
which relieves the site crew from much
of the work.
A hot trend in the construction industry
is the use of Building Information
Modeling (BIM). BIM is basically
a process of creating and managing
digital representations of both the
physical and functional aspects of a
structure. BIM can predict how long
a building can withstand wear and
tear and predict performance. This
will save cost and can plan for a better
construction.
Today, Cloud operation is a growing
trend and will continue in 2019
and even beyond that. By using a
cloud, only one set of data or one
set of truth is made available to all
stakeholders. No information can be
altered or hidden. Anyone can see the
entirety of the project even its minute
details. This will allow the project to
be scrutinized by project managers for
better quality and foster collaboration
minus the confrontation.
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Ensuring the
Construction
is Insured
Sponsored front cover story by AXA
Construction Insurance and Risk Management:
why is the insurer one of the corner-stones of complex projects?
The parties at
stake in a construction
project
form a complex
ecosystem indeed!
From a
developer and
lender point of
view, project safeguards
and financial
security are
fundamental to
obtaining investment.
Insurance
companies act
both as large investors
and as risk
transfer partners
during the complex
construction
phase of a new
project.
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In line with these needs, the
range of insurance products
has never been so wide or indeed
affordable. Along with a
programme of proactive risk
management, they form a powerful
tool in reducing the risk to
both the insured and the insurer.
Insurance
companies act
both as large
investors and
as risk transfer
partners during
the complex
construction
phase of a new
project.
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Insurance cover for Construction
projects: What Does It Protect?
Whether it’s a new
construction, conversion
or renovation,
the main
reason why insurance policies
are sought in a construction
project is to comply with the
insurance requirements of the
contract. In that view, the cover
is usually taken in the joint
names of the contractor and
the principal.
It covers the construction
project during the entire construction
phase, and also
during testing and after the
handover, specific guarantees
keep operating during the
maintenance period. ‘All risks’
of material damage are embedded
in these tailor-made
policies for the construction industry:
fire of course, but also
natural events (flood, storm,
earthquake, etc.), accidents
during testing and commissioning,
and even handling
mistakes or faults in erection.
In fact, 80% of losses originate
from a human error!
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But material damage
is not the only risk
that contractors and
principals face. In
particular, during construction,
events for which the contractor
or the principal is liable can
happen quickly. For that reason,
construction policies also
cover third party liability arising
from damage to third party
property or even bodily injury,
occurring in direct connection
with the construction works. On
top of that, each project is different
and dedicated covers are
available case by case: covering
the plant and equipment
on site, the existing property of
the principal, delay in start-up
consecutive to a loss, specific
interests of lenders and financing
parties, project cargo for
parts being transported on the
construction site, temporary
storage, or even the workmen
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compensation needed by the
employer. At AXA, we offer a
construction package, which
covers and protects the needs
of the relevant stakeholders,
identified for each contract
with the project team.
It is also worth focusing on
‘Delay in Start-Up’, also referred
to as Advanced Loss of
Profit (ALOP). In essence, the
ALOP element covers clients
against lost revenue following
a physical loss under a construction
policy. This financial
security, although it is an optional
cover which comes with
a certain cost, is viewed as a
very strong security, in particular
by financing parties.
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Risk
management
services
provide support
and advice
at every
stage of
a building’s
life cycle
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Proactive
Risk
Management:
the Insurer by the engineers’ side to
advise and help prevent incidents
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Most insurance companies
now provide
risk engineering advice
on best practices
in health and safety on
site, adherence to engineering
standards, and/or compliance
with applicable standards and
regulations related to the protection
of construction sites.
Risk engineers can provide
auditing and testing of project
risk management as well as
support customers who require
an independent organization to
oversee contractors from a risk
management perspective.
This can range from a small
house building contract to
some of the largest and most
complex construction and engineering
projects across the
globe.
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Risk engineers are highly
specialised in construction
projects, and have generally
been involved within the construction
industry with experience
in all aspects of Construction
Risk Management.
Risk management services
provide support and advice
at every stage of a building’s
life cycle. It can support those
involved from the conception
stage of a construction project
and throughout its occupation
and can play a key role in the
risk management of the project.
Unlike other insurers, we at
AXA do not outsource our risk
management services. We
have approximately 160 specialist
risk engineers located
worldwide and carry out all
risk survey site inspections including
power plants, industrial
building as well as high rise
residential building.
The ALOP
element covers
clients
against lost
revenue following
a
physical loss
under a construction
policy.
Focus on Health and Safety
The construction industry
can be a dangerous place to
work, creating many health and
safety challenges. This is why
we think it is essential to work
with a dedicated risk management
team who have the expertise
to advise on the best ways
to mitigate risk during the construction
process and beyond
as the building is occupied.
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AXA Risk Engineers can provide:
• The skills in-house to provide
support during the initial discussion
with the design team
• Surveys for contract works,
whether it’s a one-off project,
a large phased construction
project or a PFI contract
• Experts who can give advice
on problematic aspects of any
building
• Visits to site to suit customer
requirements during the building
phase as the site changes
and the risks evolve
• Third Party audits against
Joint Code of Practice requirements
• Advice on Modern Methods
of Construction (MMC) and
BREEAM (the leading design
and assessment method for
sustainable buildings). Methods
of construction may be new
to certain clients, but there’s
every chance that we have experience
of that method and
can give appropriate advice
• Advise on security if we know
that a site will become vulnerable.
We work with our partners
to provide specialist temporary
high-security steel screens,
alarm systems and round-theclock
monitoring with an emergency
call-out service.
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Construction
Industry
IoT:
The Inevitable Impact
The many uses and benefits of IoT in construction sets a
wonderful future for this industry!
Conversations about IoT or the
Internet of Things are everywhere
due to its huge impact
on our everyday lives. In a
capsule, IoT refers to
physical objects that are
connected to the internet. It
simplifies intricate procedures
and methods as the internet
allows machines and
equipment to seemingly talk to
each other, making it easier to
share and gather electronic
information.
It is not surprising that IoT is
greatly involved in the world of
construction since this niche
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encompasses a variety of
complex processes. IoT plays
a huge role in how structures
are built, how these are
managed and how people
inhabit them.
Apparently, the Internet of
Things has a bearing in every
aspect of construction from
design, management, and
the actual construction
process. Let us take a look at
the different areas of IoT
innovation in design and
construction:
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DESIGNER COLLECTION
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Building Information
Modeling and Sustainable
Design
Designing a building these
days are done through
building information
modeling (BIM) wherein
software like Autodesk,
SketchUp and others are used
to come up with a 3D model of
a structure. But computeraided
technology doesn’t stop
in the design process.
Once the construction is done,
IoT sensors provide data into
the BIM which can be used
to model things from people
movement to energy usage
patterns. Apart from this,
many engineers are already
considering sustainable
architecture and construction
in order to reduce a building’s
impact on theenvironment.
Examples of green
building are the usage of
louvers that automatically
open and close to allow
optimal levels of natural light
and the automatic shutdown
of systems that are not used in
a building. This saves a lot of
energy through IoT.
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Equipment and Machine
Control
Equipment fails is one
reason for delays on a
construction project. But
this can be prevented with
the aid of IoT since heavy
equipment has sensors
that can easily indicate
maintenance issues. This way,
maintenance workers will be
prompted to intervene prior to
any mechanical failure.
With IoT, machines can be
more precise and data from it
can be easily reported in real
time which includes their work
progress, movements, and
status. A machine’s speed,
location, and fuel consumption
will also be automatically
reported to the central
database.
This results in increased
productivity and lessens
the chances of error. It also
enhances safety and helps
the engineers plan their next
building activity.
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Prefabricated Construction
Materials
Have you seen homes that
were built for only a few days?
These modular buildings are
made possible through prefab
construction. Aside from the
fast-paced construction, it is
more cost effective and there
is less construction waste.
IoT is used to aid in prefab
construction for large
commercial building projects
through the use of radio
frequency identification (RFID)
sensors. It helps to simplify
complex tasks and coordinate
with the entire installation
processes by tracking
individual prefab parts. The
data is also sent into the BIM
to create a real-time rendering
of the building.
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building
solutions
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With IoT,
machines can
be more precise
and data from
it can be easily
reported in real
time which
includes their
work progress,
movements, and
status.
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Site Monitoring
The goal of construction site
monitoring is to check
the quality, accuracy, and
progress of a construction
project. With IoT involved,
sensors are used to record
job site conditions as well as
to gather, report, and analyze
data in a particular site.
Sensors gather an array of
measuring inputs which
includes humidity, vibration,
noise, and temperature. The
data recorded in IoT-enabled
sites prevent accidents and
this ensures compliance with
safety measures.
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Isolastic
Latex additive
to impart elasticity
to cement based
adhesives
Isolastic is a synthetic polymer to be mixed with
Kerabond, Kerabond T, Kerafloor or Adesilex P10 to
improve their performances and deformability to meet the
requirements of class C2 (improved cementitious adhesive
for Kerabond T and Kerafloor) or C2E (improved
cementitious adhesive with extended open time for
Kerabond) according to EN 12004 and those of class S1
(deformable adhesive) or S2 (highly deformable adhesive)
according to EN 12002, dependent on whether it is used
neat or diluted with water.
WHERE TO USE
ISOLASTIC + KERABOND or KERABOND T
For interior and exterior bonding of:
• ceramic tiles of every type (double fired, single fired,
grès, klinker, glass mosaic, porcelain tiles etc.);
• stone material and large-size tiles (over 30x30 cm).
Some application examples
• Ceramic tiles over underfloor heating installations;
• ceramic tiles and stone material for exteriors (façades,
swimming pools, balconies, terraces);
• ceramic tiles on prefabricated concrete walls (load
bearing panels, prefabricated bathrooms;
• ceramic tiles on old flooring (ceramic, marble, terrazzo,
wood etc.);
• ceramic tiles on asphalt screeds or substrates;
• ceramic tiles on deformable substrates (gypsum-board
panels, reinforced concrete, fibre-cement board, etc.);
ISOLASTIC+KERAFLOOR
For interior and exterior bonding of:
• large-size ceramic tiles (over 30x30 cm);
• ribbed klinker tiles, cotto toscano, stone slabs etc.
needing layers of adhesive thicker than 5 mm;
• ceramic tiles on substrates with irregularities up to 15 mm.
Some application examples
• Ceramic tiles and stone material for exteriors (façades,
swimming pools, balconies, terraces), also on deformable
substrates;
• large-size ceramic floor tiles laid on underfloor heating
installations.
ISOLASTIC DILUTED WITH WATER AT A RATIO
OF 1:1 + ADESILEX P10
Bonding on internal and external floors or vertical surfaces
of glass or ceramic mosaic on paper or mesh backings,
even heavy ones.
Some application examples
• Laying glass or ceramic mosaic on non-absorbent
surfaces (Mapelastic, Mapegum WPS, existing tiles,
tiles, etc.).
• Laying glass or ceramic mosaic in swimming pools,
storage tanks, etc., or even on absorbent surfaces.
• Laying glass or ceramic mosaic on flexible surfaces
(plasterboard panels, reinforced cement, cement fibre,
wood or derived materials, provided they are well
fastened).
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Isolastic is a very fluid, pinkish-white liquid composed of a
water dispersion of an extremely elastic polymer which,
when mixed with cement based adhesives, improves
adhesion to all substrates, deformability and
impermeability, once hydration has taken place.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Kerabond, Kerabond T, Kerafloor or Adesilex P10 mixed
with Isolastic must never be used for:
• installing stone slabs subject to moisture movement;
• installing marble or natural stone subject to efflorescence
or staining from moisture;
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High-Tech Wearables
We are aware of the fact that
a site is risky due to the nature
of the job and the use of heavy
equipment. Hence, wearables
are necessary for every
person in the construction site
to make sure that they are free
from harm.
Apart from safety gears like
gloves, there are high-tech
wearables that can monitor
personal data and report to a
central hub wirelessly. IoT
innovations include AR
goggles, smart watches, smart
helmets, and many others.
These innovations ease the
work of labor tracking and
improve safety. Instead of
manually counting the
number of workers present,
an automatic headcount will
be recorded along with their
personal data. It can also mark
potential hazards and send
real-time safety alerts.
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The Future of Construction
There is indeed a big
difference in today’s
construction compared to the
traditional methods of
construction. We cannot
deny it that IoT has a huge
contribution to the way
buildings are created these
days and how it is managed.
However, not all construction
sites are already using IoT
and advanced technology. But
this may change in the future
especially that the advantages
of IoT in construction are
inevitable.
With various software,
advanced contractors and
engineers could easily track
projects, avoid delays,
proactively resolve issues, and
even access information 24/7.
Communication is also made
easy not just between person
to person but even between
humans and machines.
The future of construction
combined with IoT is indeed
promising. But many are
looking forward to the time
when AI-powered software
and machine learning will work
together to construct buildings
and various structures.
Are you excited for more IoT
solutions and technological
advancement in the
construction industry?
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Revolutionizing
the
Construction Industry
Through Blockchain
How Blockchain’s ability to eliminate uncertainties drive
customer demand in the future
The area of construction is
one of the industries lagging
behind in terms of adapting to
changes brought by
technological advances.
They are not to be blamed
though because this can be
explained by the fact that this
industry is bound to follow
certain standards and are
ordered to fulfill minimum
requirements set to them by
the government. They are in
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charge of building our homes
and we trust that they make
use of quality materials that
follow safety standards.
Because their task is
complicated, it is
understandable that there are
still issues when it comes to
trust and confirmation that
compliant works have been
executed -- which the
Blockchain can help address.
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What is a blockchain?
Blockchain is a centralized
database of chronologically
arranged records of
transaction that are kept
securely and are hard to
tamper. This makes
transactions happen directly
instead of them having to go
through a middleman.
Blockchain has the capacity to
revolutionize engineering tasks
such as drawing workflow,
which can be hard to keep
track. Through Blockchain,
there will be no more need to
wait for other users to sign off
because that is already a
built-in function of the
Blockchain -- therefore making
keeping records easier.
There four potential uses of
Blockchain in the construction
industry identified by
Construction Consultant Dave
Hughes.
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Wall Ties and
Restraint Fixings
for the Construction Industry
C O V E R S T O R Y
1. Proof of identity
Blockchain helps address
uncertainties. A digital ID in
the form of information
certified by authorities can be
created through this system
so that identities of people are
stored and updated over time.
This helps build reputation for
employment and also helps
people who do not necessarily
know each other to enter into
contracts or agreement
confidently.
For example, when buying an
item online, one can easily see
and confirm the identity of the
seller, which helps customers
be safe from those with bad
records.
In the construction industry,
this can be used by
consumers to verify if the
person they are hiring to build
their home indeed has the
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license they are claiming they
have, or if the workers that will
be employed are qualified for
the job and have clean
records with the police.
2. Recording value
exchange
Blockchain can keep track of
value exchanges. Value, in this
context, may refer to
products, services, or
approval. Blockchain can be
likened to Wikipedia. Like the
latter, any movement or
exchange will be recorded and
safeguarded so that you can
easily keep track of them.
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Blockchain has
the capacity to
revolutionize
engineering
tasks such as
drawing
workflow, which
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This can be explained by the
if / then scenario. Take this for
an example: If the workers set
up an emergency alert system,
then they have to request that
this be inspected. If the person
in charge of assuring quality
attests that the emergency
alert system that was installed
follows standards, then they
will be paid.
Another example is allowing
customers to buy directly from
suppliers without worrying
about not getting the
products they paid for. This
allows staggered payments so
that the complete payment will
only be made when the
product is received.
The various stages will be kept
on the Blockchain to facilitate
a direct transaction without
intervention from a middleman.
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4. Forming
Decentralized
Autonomous
Organization (DAO)
Several Smart Contracts that
have formed together can
create a DAO. DAO is a group
that has the capability to
function through rules that are
encoded on computer
programs that can start a
series of if / thens concerning
clients and members of the
project team. The program is
transparent and is accessed
by shareholders without the
need for a third party.
For instance, in Canada, you
can see the the history of the
house or the land that you are
planning to buy so even
without doing your own research
or having to listen to
the tell-tales of the
neighborhood, you would
know for yourself if the house
was indeed a former church,
hospital, or cemetery.
The only question now is
whether the construction
industry is open to changes
like this one. Of course, there
will still be concerns such as
convincing all the colleagues
you are collaborating with to
use Blockchain as well.
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Project management can also
be done on the Blockchain.
Approval records during the
pre-construction phase and
during the in-use
management of the building
can be backtracked when
faced with issues requiring
approvals because all records
are kept in Blockchain.
The peer to peer function of
blockchain and the smart
contract capability is an
excellent chance to streamline
the management of
construction projects.
These potential uses of
blockchain are so promising
that customers will most likely
suggest (or even demand for)
its use in the future because it
always tells the truth and will
never lie because Blockchains
are naturally about
compliance.
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A Revolution in the
Construction Industry
How robots are taking over the construction business
is beyond our expectation How robots are taking over
the construction business is beyond our expectation
The construction industry is
one of the most laborious and
manual work there is to date.
Requiring hundreds, if not
thousands, of laborers to finish
one small building, it is quite
puzzling that it has not yet fully
evolved into automation
and robotics to lessen the cost
and manpower involved. Why
not make the robots do all the
dirty work while humans get to
supervise only? But taking into
consideration that most con-
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struction tasks are
complicated and that the work
environment is not quite
suitable for robotic machines,
it is understandable why the
industry chose to stick to
traditional methods rather than
go with the fast-paced world
of technology.
Then again, when you cannot
find any skilled worker to do
the job for you, the industry
had no choice but to switch
into robotics. One survey
made by Associated
General Contractors of
America revealed how around
70% of construction firms have
a shortage of skilled workers.
Nobody wants to work in the
field anymore when they have
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a choice of working in nice,
clean offices.
Although this industry is still
very foreign to the field, the
robotics revolution has crept
into the business little by little.
Presently, there are several
robots under development and
deployment that are changing
the course of the construction
industry for the better.
One of the forerunners in this
robotic breakthrough is a
startup by former Google
engineer, Noah Ready-
Campbell. According to
Ready-Campbell, automating
construction vehicles, such
as excavators and bulldozers,
make construction cheaper,
safer, and more importantly,
faster. Built Robotics aims to
do just like that. With some
venture capital on hand, the
startup, based in San
Francisco, is slowly converting
the old-fashioned construction
tasks into modern-day
robotics. Ready-Campbell
foresees the construction
world, not as a fully
automated industry, but rather
a joint venture of smart
machines and skilled humans.
While 80% of the monotonous,
tedious work is made by
robots, human operators
perform much more skilled
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work, eventually increasing
productivity and profit.
Having robots do all the
tedious work does mean less
work for humans, but
transitioning from manual labor
(mixing cement, leveling the
ground, etc.) to supervisory
work (operate the robot, do
basic troubleshooting) means
a lot of retraining as well. At
Berich Masonry, Colorado,
their workers were trained for
several weeks on the
know-how of operating a
Semi-Automated Mason
(SAM), a robot equipped with
mechanical arms which
basically lays bricks
autonomously. Although SAM,
a product of New York-based
Construction Robotics, Victor,
costs $400,000, it will
eventually pay off as it can do
the job of a regular mason
several times faster.
Apparently, it can lay roughly
3,000 bricks within eight hours.
That being said, skilled
bricklayers welcome the
change and are not, in any
way, threatened that the
robot will replace them anytime
soon. As per the International
Union of Bricklayers and Allied
Craftworkers, SAM is still not
fully capable compared to a
regular bricklayer.
Not only huge machines are of
use in this industry, but even
drones also serve a purpose in
surveying. A company in
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robots are much
preferred over
manual labor
since they are
a lot safer and
cheaper.
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Sunol, California deploys
drones to their mining plant
simply to gather
measurements of the massive
piles of sand and rocks sold
for construction. Allowing the
quadcopter to survey 90 acres
of land saves their workers lots
of time and money.
Surveying the entire site for
only 25 minutes yields them
lots more of data compared
to a full day of scanning the
area with a truck-mounted
laser. The drone, developed by
Kespry based in Silicon Valley,
has a nifty feature wherein it
can transform the data from
the survey into 3D maps. While
the drone does have an annual
subscription fee, the money
saved from hiring additional
workers to manually do the
survey is already worth its
services.
In addition to construction
robots, 3D-printing robots are
also an asset in the building
industry. Basically, it is capa-
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ble of erecting enormous
buildings faster and relatively
safer. A pre-programmed
mobile robotic arm
manipulates a 3D printer and
3D prints a whole
structurally-safe building. Not
only buildings can be built with
this technology but also other
construction infrastructures
like bridges. The Netherlands
just recently constructed the
first 3D printed bridge in the
world.
Similarly, demolition robots are
conquering the construction
industry as well. They are
much preferred over manual
labor since they are a lot safer
and cheaper. Even though
automated demolition robots
are slower than regular
demolition troops, there is no
doubt that they can
absolutely do the job with the
highest quality.
The robotics revolution might
not reach the whole globe yet,
but with the fast-rising demand
for construction robots in the
industry, it will just be a few
years until we notice the
impact these robots have in
this business.
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Magic is pulling out a little
device from your pockets
and using it to control each
and every aspect of your
life, like a flat, rectangular wand. It
may have been far-fetched at the time,
but this mystical tool is very much real
today in the form of the smartphone.
And it’s only getting smarter each year.
Not only is a smartphone
multifunctional (it can be a camera, a
calendar, a notepad, a TV, or whatever
you want it to be), it further lessens
the hassles of life with downloadable
apps. These apps are a source of
entertainment, can help the user solve
a myriad of problems and
complications that may arise at any
given time, and can be used in any industry.
One such industry in need of immediate digitization is the construction industry, an industry rife
with safety hazards and accidents, cluttered data, miscommunications, and unsustainable
outputs, among others issues. This industry, like all others, is ever-evolving and requires a great
deal of patience and unwavering concentration. Lacking in either could result in lost files at best
and lost lives at worst. It seems simple enough, but a single app in a pocketable phone could
impact your projects in an immeasurable way—again, like magic in the palm of your hands.
Here then are five mobile apps you can download to make your construction project smoother
and more efficient!
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1. SmartBidNet,
for better bidding
processes
If there’s a spell for efficiency, it’s this app. Structure is important
for general contractor offices, most especially when submitting
tenders and managing a construction project. SmartBidNet, an
app that consists of state-of-the-art bid management systems,
allows you to create bid processes with subcontractors the
best way possible, and then some. SmartBidNet also promises
bid-tracking, data-security and protection, and access to the
online construction network for more bids.
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2. Procore,
a more sustainable
alternative to
documentation
As a central information hub, Procore provides users with a
more systematic way of communicating with co-workers on and
offsite, save and share data and project photos, record building
operations in real time, and manage schedules, checklists, and
orders. Using Procore can save hours and space, reduce
physical clutter and increase focus on work, and is an overall
better option for the environment.
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3. PlanGrid,
for consolidated
communication with
your team
Communication will always be important in whatever career,
although communication in some fields may be more difficult
compared to others. With PlanGrid, you can upload your latest
drawings to a core server so that, in real time, your team
members can act accordingly. Communication is made easier,
giving way to reduced errors on and offsite, historical records of
your revised sketches, and the quick resolution of any inquiries.
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creating trust
and
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with all manner
of construction
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professionals in
the industry.
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4. Truckast, for
concrete data
transference and
equipment tracking
Cementing itself as “the only mobile cloud platform for
professional concrete contractors and producers”, Truckast
prides itself in its real-time data transference from on to offsite.
A great mix of data, such as pour performance, order location
tracking, and time saved during project delays, among others,
are shared amongst the team. Truly, Truckast is a concrete way
of creating trust and transparency with all manner of
construction workers and professionals in the industry.
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Whether they’re off or onsite, construction workers and
professionals in the industry are all but superhuman, despite the
amount of work and effort they put in a project. The
Occupational Health and Safety Administration’s Heat Safety
Tool is a motherly, caring tool that reminds us to prioritize our
physical and mental well-beings by giving you pop-up
reminders to eat and drink enough fluids, schedule
well-deserved rests, adjust work operations, and detect signs
and symptoms of heat-related illnesses. Just remember to thank
the app for its hard work in keeping us healthily on our feet.
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Summary
These are just a handful of helpful mobile apps you can
download to lighten the load. There are countless others you
can download depending on the task at hand, and a simple visit
to the Apple App Store or Google Play Store grants you access
to a plethora of stress-alleviating apps for all construction-based
needs.
Needless to say, like humanity, technology continues to develop at
breakneck speeds, affecting for the better the fields and industries in
which we choose to work. But while these apps are powerful and using
them is, without a doubt, the efficient and preferable mode of working,
they mustn’t be the be-all and end-all to your career. No matter how
innovative and advanced a piece of technology is, or how useful a
mobile app is, they cannot and will never function well enough without
the guiding forethought and proper handling of a human being.
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Mobiles devices can be more helpful than you might think. Afar simply using
these smartphones to take calls, several apps can help you do more.
Use of mobile apps has grown
beyond the gamer and techgeek
realm. In construction
work and industries, several
mobile applications can
provide convenience such
as planning work and trailing
issues and collaborating with
workers on all levels of a
project.
Mobile device software
applications’ give a powerful
impact on business which is
nothing less than innovatory.
Ruminate the regular
paperwork nuisances,
people have to deal with most
frequently, everyday or week
especially in construction
related works. This is the
reason; developers of
construction applications for
mobile devices recommend
ways to rethink paperwork
difficulties to gain project profit
with mobile devices.
Nowadays, there are inevitably
apps for almost every feature
of lives. And if there aren’t,
developing custom mobile
software applications which
alter paperwork interval into
project production time has
become accessible to
everyone.
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Factors in Finding the
Best Construction Apps
Some contractors are
already committing
resources to finding
applications that move
their businesses forward faster
and more efficiently not
because the technology is
cool, but because these
applications can easily
overcome one of the key
obstacles to completing
projects more profitably: they
create a simple conduit for
complete information; text,
photos, video, data, even
voice – to flow to the people
making everyday decisions in
the field and the office where
they need it, when they need
it.
The following are the highly
rated, popular and most
updated software applications
for mobile phones that are
best for constructional works:
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1. SmartBid is the general
contractor software; contractor
can access a web-based and
mobile platform to streamline
their bid project data,
documents and subcontractor
communications during
preconstruction.
2. GoBim allows the product
manufacturers to share data in
BIM formats so that clients and
all participants in the
construction project such as
contractors can collect the
data they need in the
language and format they
require it in.
3. FingerCAD is the first
“Computer Aided Design
Application” for technical
drawing with fingers
assisted by computer for
portable devices. With this,
persons involved in
engineering can draw
houses, bridges, mechanical
components, and geometrical
figures, everything that can be
designed with a common PC
CAD.
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4. PlanGrid replaces paper
blueprints, brings the benefits
of version control to
construction teams. It is a
collaborative platform for
sharing construction
information and data like field
markups, progress photos and
issues tracking. It is innovative
software which focuses on
providing construction tools
of its clients and satisfying the
needs of every online
construction management.
5. Carpenter’s Helper is an
advanced construction
calculator, capable of handling
even the most demanding
construction projects.
6. Truckast is a cloud platform
and designed to scale as a
platform. It creates value by
reducing search costs and
transaction costs are creating
a paradigm shift on how bulk
construction materials and
general construction industries
work together. It offers logistics
software, collaboration and
order management tools to
help increase profits and
reduce costs for ready mix
concrete contractors.
7. Fast Concrete Pad
Calculator is an application
that calculates quantities
needed of concrete and rebar
for your next project. This
software can also calculate
waste materials, concrete, and
rebar costs.
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Technology is
cool, but
because these
applications can
easily overcome
one of the key
obstacles to
completing
projects more
profitably
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8. OSHA Heat Safety Tool
allows workers and
supervisors to calculate the
heat index for their worksite. It
can provide reminders about
the protective measures that
should be taken at that risk
level to protect workers from
heat-related illness reminders
on planning for and knowing
what to do in an emergency,
adjusting operations, building
up the workload for new
workers, training on heat
illness signs and symptoms
and monitoring each other for
sign and symptom of
heat-related illness.
9. Roofing Calculator is a
software tools that estimate
the area of a roof, as well as
the amount of materials
necessary to construct a roof
of a given area.
10. Procore is a
construction management
software application that helps
firms increase their project
efficiency and accountability
by providing streamlined
project communication and
documentation. It connects
the team from bidding to
closeout in one centralized
hub.
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Mobile Apps Benefits to
Construction Industries
Somehow construction
industry has been notoriously
relaxed in adopting the
cutting-edge digital tools.
But when many construction
workers spend their days
traveling between company
and construction site to the
portable job site, it is clear that
mobile device applications
can deliver perceptible
benefits to every construction
business, owners, firms and its
management.
Up-to-date android and apple
mobile devices exploit the potential
of portable applications
in construction through the use
of handheld mobile devices to
offer new possibilities for
measuring and monitoring
work progress.
Imagine paperless work
effort, it is the actual progress
from the era nowadays. Finest
mobile applications are
specifically targeted for
construction industries.
Innovations are enhancing,
best mobile applications are
emerging profit for companies
willing to use them.
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As the construction industry
evolves for the better, it has
also started embracing the
concept of technology and
employee diversity. But while
it has promoted the balance of
male and female employees
in their workforce, there is still
a significant gap between the
numbers of women versus
men in the industry.
As it turns out, the
construction careers remain to
be a male-dominated industry.
There are no more than a
million construction workers
out of 10 million in the United
States alone with only one
woman for every 100 men in
the actual field, leaving the
percentage at a staggering
one percent of the
construction population. In the
United Kingdom, only 12.4%
of the total construction
workforce are women, while
there is 12% in Australia.
There are plenty of reasons
why most women steer clear of
the profession and take up a
different path altogether. Some
of these reasons are listed
below.
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Why Women Opt Out of the Construction Industry
1. The Pay Gap
Women have always
been paid lesser
than men across
various industries,
including construction. But
what makes this worse is that
women of color tend to be
paid less than their white male
counterparts. A black woman
only earns $0.81, while a white
man earns $1, even though
both of them are construction
laborers of the same rank.
Hispanic women in the
construction industry are even
paid lesser than that,
making only 71.7% of Hispanic
men’s pay and 50.4% of white
men’s fee all while working in
the same field. Companies
using this pay gap should be
more diligent in addressing
this problem, so more women
would be encouraged to join
the construction workforce.
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2. Harassment
In an industry dominated by
men, it is not impossible that
sooner or later, a woman
employee gets harassed
whether they may be in the
field or the office. Surveying
more than 200 respondents
resulted in about one-third of
them claiming they
experienced harassment.
While most of the women enjoy
working in the field and love
the pay and benefits, no one
should tolerate such behavior
just because women comprise
the minority of the workforce.
Promotions and workload are
also affected as their male
counterparts receive better
treatment. Sixty percent of
women in the construction
industry complain that more
men are more likely to get
promoted than them. Fewer
hours of work are also
assigned to them, giving them
the impression that they are
weak.
Employers and unions should
be the first in line to protect
their female employees from
harassment in their workplace.
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3. Stereotyping
There are fewer women in the
construction industry because
there are fewer human
resources personnel and
recruiters who are open to
welcoming them into the
industry. They had always
perceived this business as
a male-only career and that
women do not necessarily
belong out there in the field.
There have been no active
efforts to educate them of their
possible role in the field, so
unaware female applicants
have never tried getting into
the industry. And although they
may be qualified for certain
positions, there has always
been a recruitment bias,
preferring the men applicants
over the females.
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Not many
companies
are aware, but
more women in
the workplace
meant an
increase in the
productivity and
overall
performance of
the company
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Why the
Industry
Needs More
Women
dsadas
Not many companies are
aware, but more women in the
workplace meant an increase
in the productivity and overall
performance of the company.
As reported by the Peterson
Institute, the top 25% of
companies who promote and
encourage gender diversity in
their workforce tend to
outperform their competitors
by 46%.
Although logically, there
should be more women in the
field than in the office, it is
believed that there would be a
significant change if females
start dominating the top
positions first. When women
are given managerial tasks,
they tend to be more
cooperative as compared to
men.
This has become a benefit in
the construction industry as
projects all need high-level of
collaboration to be deemed
successful. With more
women working in the top
ranks, there would be a
noticeable increase in the
productivity of the company.
It is never an easy task to
balance the construction
workforce, but with proper
education and recruitment pro-
cesses, achieving a well-balanced
and sound environment
for women in the construction
industry doesn’t seem to be
too far-fetched.
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Without a doubt, the
advancement of technology
and robotics have played a
considerable impact in
construction as they increase
productivity and reduce risks.
Power tools, computer-aided
machines, construction
software, and even robots are
just some of the tools that are
very useful to increase
production and efficiency in a
job site.
But it doesn’t end there.
One of the top challenges that
contractors face is the lack of
skilled workers who can
efficiently handle jobs with less
supervision. As a result, the
best workers have more work
than they can handle.
Contractors are also left with
no choice but to hire workers
that still need proper
training. However, this
dilemma is about to end as
autonomous construction
equipment are starting to
intervene in today’s
construction sites.
The creation of automated
equipment like trucks and
excavators pave the way for
more improvement in job sites.
If these are used along with
other technological tools, the
construction industry will
indeed move forward.
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Autonomous Vehicles Today
Although most of these
vehicles are still in the
planning stage, there are
already construction machines
that are in use these days.
Komatsu began developing
autonomous mining trucks in
2008 and released the world’s
first dozer with fully automatic
blade control semiautonomous
D61i-23 dozer in 2013.
Built Robotics created the
autonomous track loader (ATL)
in October 2017 which digs
and grades a large space
operated via an iPad. In the
same year, Volvo Construction
Equipment (Volvo CE) unveiled
the battery-electric HX2 load
carrier with vision capabilities
and the hybrid wheel hauler
called the LX1.
Meanwhile, Caterpillar
released more than 100
autonomous haul trucks that
can be remotely controlled
by an operator. Undoubtedly,
these machines have made a
massive difference in
construction sites. And the
industry is expecting to see
more of these in the coming
years.
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The Advantages of
Autonomous Vehicles
Over the past years, there
have been significant
improvements in autonomous
car technologies for
transportation, which is
believed to make roads safer.
But the benefits of automated
vehicles are also integrated
into the construction sector.
The construction site is a
controlled setting, making it
an ideal place for driverless
equipment.
There are advantages that
automated vehicles can bring
the construction sector. Considering
this, many contractors
will prefer to use one in their
future projects.
Safety. Driverless vehicles
can be controlled remotely,
which lessens the risks of
human construction workers
since they can work from a
distance. Humans may get
tired and take naps during
night time operations resulting
in increased risks and
inefficient results. Workers do
not need to be exposed to
excessive dust, which may
result in illnesses. Machines
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can also work longer hours
and are more efficient.
Efficiency. Internet-connected
sensors are commonly used
to monitor vehicles, ensuring
that they are working at peak
performance. The operation
requires less labor, less fuel,
and less money.
Productivity. With the
real-time monitoring of these
machines, work is completed
efficiently and accurately
eliminating human error. It can
also help speed up the
process in finishing the
project, which means that the
contractor will be able to
receive payments on time
without worrying of fines.
Cost Effective. Another perk
of using autonomous vehicles
is the amount of costs that
are reduced over time. Its
geofencing features deal with
fuel consumption and
shortened work operations.
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Driverless
vehicles can be
controlled
remotely, which
lessens the risks
of human
construction
workers since
they can work
from a distance.
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Will
Automated
Equipment
Eliminate
Workers?
Apparently, the release of
these vehicles will have an
impact on the number of
manpower needed for a
project. But construction
workers don’t need to fear. The
automation of machines in a
job site will not lead to
operator extinction. Although it
will indeed reduce the number
of workers needed, it can
lighten the workload and
upgrade their skills. This will
also allow skilled laborers to
focus on other areas and
complete the job faster.
Using these vehicles will also
change their roles and
functions while reducing risks
and ensuring safety. Instead of
being at the center of action,
workers are merely holding on
to joysticks and iPads to
manage the project.
tioning.
If we look at it, automated
heavy equipment can indeed
bring advancement in the
construction site. But apart
from the speedy completion
of projects, it will also improve
the quality of construction,
resulting in better structures.
Operators will function like
airplane pilots since they will
input the necessary
information that a machine
needs. The right data will
guarantee the vehicles’
accurate performance.
Meanwhile, the intervention of
human controllers will avoid
the machines from malfunc-
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Known as the trendsetters of
today’s generation, millennials
are a puzzling code that most
companies and marketers find
hard to crack, although they
are too outspoken about
anything from fashion to
technology and nearly
anything in between.
50%. In the construction
industry alone, over 200 out of
400 construction personnel are
from this young generation.
With that said, it is no longer
surprising how millennials are
changing the entire
construction industry.
With an army of 80 million,
these millennials make up
about 34% of the US
workforce. By 2020, it is
expected to reach a whopping
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The Truths about
the Millennial Workforce
They are
challenge-takers
and love going
above and beyond
for the success of
the company.
While most people see
millennials as a lazy
generation, the truth is that
two-thirds of construction
companies admitted that their
millennial workforce is the
most inquisitive and intuitive
members of their organization.
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In fact, they are making major
contributions to the company
thanks to their techy-ness and
innovativeness.
One study revealed that
approximately 70% of the
millennial employees in the
construction firms confirmed
that they are indeed willing
to go above and beyond to
see their company succeed.
Challenging tasks and work
environment also interest the
young workforce and make
them want to strive harder.
On top of that, the millennial
workforce is more inclined to
finding new solutions, other
than sticking to old-fashioned
methods. This, in turn,
improves the entire industry for
the better.
C O V E R S T O R Y
They want a
stable and secure
job.
Unlike what most people
believe, millennial workers
are not job hoppers. They are
actually more attracted to jobs
which offer them long-term
work. As a matter of fact, one
survey reported that a
majority of the millennial
workforce wants to stay over
five years in their company.
This is subject to conditions,
though. Millennials want a
clear path for their careers,
along with collaborative and
productive company culture.
This includes a well-defined
company vision. According to
recent research, the millennial
workforce is 25% more likely
to stay with a company when
the company’s vision is both
inspiring and clearly
communicated to them.
Collaborating with this young
generation and helping them
understand where they fit in
the company makes them
more motivated and inspired in
their work.
They want a
well-paying job.
Debunking the popular belief
that millennials are not in it for
the money, recent research
said that the millennial
employees in the
construction industry actually
care about competitive pay.
They are more apt to select
jobs that offer both stability,
career advancement, and
well-paying positions.
That shifts the industry to
coming up with more
incentives and recreating their
salary system to attract the
young workforce to join their
company. Developing the
appropriate compensation
system for their employees
boost their morale and gets
them more inspired thinking
that the management actually
values their time and efforts.
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They crave for
regular
feedback to
improve their
selves.
Feedback is rather crucial
for young workers in the
construction industry. Since
they are still getting the hang
of the business, they tend to
search for coaches to help
them feel their way around.
The companies then resort to
creating a special mentoring
program to accommodate the
needs and questions of the
young workforce.
By introducing this coaching
system, firms are predicted to
attract 75% of the millennial
workforce who believes
mentors are crucial to their
career advancement.
However, the majority of the
construction companies are
yet to implement this system.
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The millennial
workforce is 25%
more likely to
stay with a
company when
the company’s
vision is both
inspiring and
clearly
communicated
to them.
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C O V E R S T O R Y
Shifting to the
Millennial
Workforce
Now that the majority of the
workforce is from the millennial
generation, the construction
industry should be ready to
change their recruitment
vstrategies to attract these
potential employees. Although
the old generation believes
them to be rather entitled and
self-centered, they are actually
the complete opposite.
In fact, out of 227 millennial
construction personnel in
Canada, 57% confirmed that
they expect a clear career
path and numerous
opportunities from the
company, 58% agreed that
they are willing to stay over
five years with their employers,
and 60% responded positively
when asked if they are willing
to work beyond their duties for
the success of the company.
With all of that said, it is clear
that millennials are the keys to
the advancement of the
construction industry.
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Being a nation builder is one
thing, serving the nation builders
is another story. In three decades,
the trials, detriments, and
misfortunes anyone can
experience can lead to downfall,
and PHILCONSTRUCT
was not an exemption.
PHILCONSTRUCT was not an
instant success. Its 30-year story
is full of ups and downs; it has
been moments filled with fun,
excitement, frustration, tears,
and overall worthwhile
experience. Such is the story of
PHILCONSTRUCT - Southeast
Asia’s longest-running and
undoubtedly the Philippines’
biggest construction industry
expo.
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How it all started
PHILCONSTRUCT was first
launched in 1990 through the
Philippine Constructors
Association’s (PCA) president,
J.V. Angeles. President Angeles
was known to have lots of
uncertainties about the
exhibition; however, he still gave
the go signal to finally unveil the
event. Back then, it was called the
‘Philippine Construction
Equipment and Building
Materials Exposition’ and was
eventually changed to
PHILCONSTRUCT. For four
years, the event was held every
March in the ballrooms of Hotel
Nikko Manila (now Dusit Thani
Manila). Participating companies
were less than a hundred at that
time.
In 1995, the event was moved to
November at the newly opened
EDSA Shangri-la Hotel in
Mandaluyong City to coincide
with PCA’s Golden Anniversary
Celebration. In the same edition,
the first Technoforum Seminar
Series was held. It was also in the
same year where the
Association of Carriers and
Equipment Lessors, Inc. (ACEL)
joined PCA through displaying a
variety of construction
equipment at the expo.
After two years,
PHILCONSTRUCT finds a new
home at the World Trade Center
Metro Manila (WTCMM), giving
it more than 1,400 square meters
of exhibition space. The show
indeed looked better, but despite
the progress and the upgrade, the
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event was not making enough
to cover its expenses,
PHILCONSTRUCT is facing a
financial struggle.
In 2004, PCA was undeniably
at the brink of canceling the
PHILCONSTRUCT show for
good. PCA has always had a great
vision for this event, but at that
time, that vision was not quite
translating into reality. PCA was
ready to quit at that moment, but
then decided to give it one last
shot and awarded the project to a
new events team – Global-Link.
It was also in the same year that
PCA launched Estilo de Vida.
Regardless of the possibility of
losing more than the association
can handle, PCA still pushed
through an inter-school interior
design competition, through the
leadership of Mr. Jorge Consunji.
Estilo de Vida has now become
an annual competition that is
always looked forward to by
students from different
prestigious universities and
colleges.
It was hard to cope up, find
sponsors, look for participants,
reach the right people, and
convince associations and
related organizations that this
is the platform for them, but
the event slowly recovered and
made it bigger a little year after
year. In its 16th edition, the event
received recognition from the
public sector and had the Vice
President Noli de Castro lead its
opening rites. In the next year,
the event began expanding its
products range by co-locating
HVAC/R, which led to drawing
more industry-related
professionals.
When the SMX Convention
Center at the Mall of Asia
Complex was built in 2008,
PHILCONSTRUCT moved its
exhibition, and at this time has
a total of 30,000 square meters
of exhibition space. The Manila
show is now starting to bloom. It
continued growing by connecting
with the Cebu Contractors
Association, Inc. and Davao
Contractors Association Center,
Inc., which then launched Cebu
and Davao editions of
PHILCONSTRUCT
respectively in 2010.
As the regional shows flourished,
Manila is reaping a successful
turn out as well. In 2013, SMX
Convention Center can longer
accommodate the participants
of the expo. Thus,
PHILCONSTRUCT utilized both
SMX Convention Center and
World Trade Center Metro
Manila with a total of 33,600
square meters of indoor
exhibition space and 15,000
square meters of outdoor
exhibition space accommodating
more than 1,000 exhibitors.
To celebrate its 25th year in 2014,
PHILCONSTRUCT’s Manila
edition grew even bigger by
adding up the Philippine Trade
Training Center (PTTC), which
gave the show 3,000 square
meters more of exhibition space.
In the year 2016, it was full of
celebration and rejoicing, as for
the first time, all three venues of
the Manila show were completely
sold out. The developments and
growth were constant each year,
and the committee behind the
show always ensures that
PHILCONSTRUCT can offer
something new for the industry.
PHILCONSTRUCT Today
For its 30th year,
PHILCONSTRUCT widened its
reach by holding the first Luzon
edition of the expo in Clark,
Pampanga, last March. Aside
from the expo, a series of
seminars, and different industry
competitions, the show also
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hosted the launch of the
Philippine Construction
Industry Roadmap for 2020
to 2030, together with the
Department of Trade and
Industry (DTI). Our Cebu and
Davao show also posted
record-breaking numbers as they
each celebrate their 10th year
anniversaries in June and
September.
Both the SMX Convention
Center Manila and World Trade
Center Metro Manila venues
were completely sold out! Aside
from occupying the two biggest
venues in the country, three
expansion tents at the WTCMM
were added, and we also moved
our outdoor exhibit at the Ipilipil
lot of CCP Complex Grounds
making this the biggest edition of
the show to date, covering over
100,000 square meters of
exhibition space in total.
A special focus was also exerted
for this expo to have foreign
exhibitors to showcase new
technologies and solutions that
our local practitioners should
consider utilizing. For one, we
have a New Technology Pavilion
by the European Union. About
30 exhibitors from all over
Europe are coming over to be
part of this. The expo will have
participating companies from
China, India, Korea, Japan,
Jordan, Malaysia, Singapore,
Spain, Taiwan, Vietnam, and the
United States as well.
Since PHILCONSTRUCT is
not just an expo, various
Technoforum seminars,
workshops, and Skills/Demo
Olympics will be held coinciding
with the show. To name a few, the
editor at large of World of
Concrete USA, Rick Yelton, will
be back to lead the third edition
of Concrete Construction
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Seminar Series. ACEL will also
hold different CPD accredited
seminars for Civil and Mechanical
Engineers. There are free
seminars for industry
professionals hosted by the
European Union, as well. All
the other seminar details can be
viewed through the official
website of the show
www.philconstructevents.com.
The exciting future of
PHILCONSTRUCT
PHILCONSTRUCT will surely
continue to expand and reach
more industry players in the
country. We have already started
to partner with the Department
of Trade and Industry (DTI) and
Construction Industry Authority
of the Philippines (CIAP) with
regards to the Philippines
Construction Industry Road
Map 2020 to 2030, and with that,
we will continue to monitor the
progress and use this platform to
spread knowledge on its direction
for the coming decade, and the
important role industry
professionals play in turning this
vision into reality.
We will aim to make our local
builders globally competitive by
continually bringing the latest
technologies from around the
globe, and we will stay true to our
goal of serving the nation
builders, for the simple reason
that PHILCONSTRUCT is a
show by the industry, for the
industry.
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The expo
will have
participating
companies
from China,
India, Korea,
Japan, Jordan,
Malaysia,
Singapore,
Spain, Taiwan,
Vietnam, and
the United
States as well.
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ICONIC ACHIEVEMENTS
• 1990 – PHILCONSTRUCT was launched
• 1995 – The Association of Carriers & Equipment Lessors (ACEL) joins PHILCONSTRUCT
• 1997 – PHILCONSTRUCT occupies World Trade Center Metro Manila
• 2004 – PHILCONSTRUCT was awarded to Global-Link
• 2004 – Estilo de Vida was launched
• 2007 – HVAC/R Philippines partnered with PHILCONSTRUCT
• 2008 – PHILCONSTRUCT moves to SMX Convention Center Manila
• 2009 – PCA partners with Cebu Contractors Association, Inc. (CCA) and Davao Constructors
Association Center, Inc. (DCACI)
• 2010 – PHILCONSTRUCT Visayas and Mindanao shows were launched
• 2011 – Visayas show holds the first Regional Authorized Managing Officers Conference
• 2012 – Davao show expanded and moved to SMX Convention Center Davao
• 2013 – Manila show occupied both SMX Convention Center Manila and World Trade Center
Metro Manila
• 2014 – Manila show added Philippine Trade Training Center to its venues
• 2016 – Manila show was completely sold out for the first time
• 2018 – Cebu show occupied both ground and second floor of Waterfront Lahug
• 2018 – PHILCONSTRUCT goes digital by launching a mobile app
• 2019 – Clark show was launched
• 2019 – Davao show grew bigger and occupied the entire SMX Convention Davao
• 2019 – Manila show occupies SMX Manila, WTCMM, 3 expansion tents, and CCP Complex Grounds
In the words of Engr. Gerardo
Pancho, PHILCONSTRUCT
2019 Event Chairman
The first time I got involved in
organizing PHILCONSTRUCT
was when I was appointed
chairman of its Technoforum,
which is what we call the
educational program and
seminars held alongside the
exhibit. That was in 2008. I never
really thought I would be given
the chance to play an even bigger
role in the event in the future.
In 2012, I was appointed the
overall event chairman. The first
time was a big challenge already
in itself but back then, we only
had the SMX Convention
Center to think about for the
Manila show. When I got
reappointed in 2018, the show
had already expanded into twice
the size as the 2012 edition. So at
this point, I’m thinking it would
not be enough to just fulfil the
basic duties of the chairman. I
personally challenged myself to
step up, try, and contribute
something a bit more.
It was in 2018 when we started
elevating the lobby design of
the show. We also launched our
own mobile app. We went really
aggressive on strengthening the
brand and making it even more
attractive to exhibitors and
visitors. Seeing the response we
got from those initiatives has
been very fulfilling.
As head of a construction
business myself, I have a
first-hand account of the
struggles contractors face. One of
those is not having access to new,
cutting-edge technologies that
are already being used in other
countries. Our event
committee really made it one of
our priorities to showcase new
tech from around the world
so that hopefully they will get
picked up by local distributors
and become more accessible to
our fellow contractors.
Luckily, we have friends from
around the globe who share the
same goal with us, and we were
able to get the European Union
for the first time to showcase new
tech and solutions from their
top manufacturers. We are also
flying in speakers from the US,
UK, and South Korea to share
their knowledge and best practice
advise on a wide range of topics.
This is on top of local expert-led
seminars that we regularly have
at PHILCONSTRUCT.
For the first time, we also have
the Skills Olympics which will be
held at our much bigger outdoor
display area. We will have rebar
tying, scaffolding, and painting
competitions and demos. That
will surely make for an exciting
experience for our attendees.
For me, more than anything, this
is like giving back to the industry
that has served me so well. I have
found a lot of success in this field,
in my career, and I think it’s only
right to do my part in further
contributing to its growth.
People will look at the
PHILCONSTRUCT show this
November and see how
impressive it is. While it’s true
that I am the event chairman this
year, I don’t take credit for that
success. I am only here chairing
an extraordinary event because
so many other chairmen before
me have put in a lot of hard
work, time, passion, and effort
into making it the success that it
is today. These are people who,
even before PHILCONSTRUCT
became a huge success, already
believed in its vision and have
done their part in making sure
it stays true to its mission of
being an event that unifies this
industry. We owe it to them to
make this 30th edition deliver its
purpose. Having great numbers
is great, but for us, having quality
exhibition which caters exactly to
what the nation builders need, is
the best.
I would like to end this by
expressing my deepest gratitude
and appreciation to all the men
and women who became part of
PHILCONSTRUCT for the last
three decades. Let me say thank
you for not giving up. If not for
the commitment and willingness
they have dedicated to this show,
it would not be as big as it is
today. Their sacrifices have truly
inspired not only me, but
everyone in the industry to give
back. Indeed, this is the only
trade exposition done not for
personal gain, but the industry. It
has always been for the industry.
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TECHNOLOGIES IN CONSTRUCTION
difference between winning and
losing projects.
Projections by industry
experts indicate that the
construction industry
will further increase its
contribution to the economy to
P130 trillion by 2030 under its
roadmap. The roadmap was
crafted by the Department of
Trade and Industry (DTI) in
collaboration with the
Construction Industry Authority
of the Philippines (CIAP) and the
Philippine Constructors
Association (PCA). It was
launched earlier this year at the
Luzon edition of
PHILCONSTRUCT organized by
PCA in Clark, Pampanga.
Innovation in construction
development is going to play a
crucial role under this roadmap.
The construction ecosystem now
has focus on finding solutions
to the many challenges faced
by the industry. “This is where
PHILCONSTRUCT’s role as the
industry sourcing show becomes
very important,” said Gerry
Pancho, overall event chairman
and 1st vice president of PCA.
“PHILCONSTRUCT gives
industry decision-makers and
buyers to connect with suppliers
and manufacturers from both
here and abroad in one
convenient venue, cutting down
on the time to connect with each
company on a personal basis.”
PHILCONSTRUCT, which
celebrates its 30th anniversary
this year, will be held on
November 7 to 10 at the SMX
Convention Center Manila and
the World Trade Center
Metro Manila. Aside from the
two convention centers,
PHILCONSTRUCT will also
have three expansion tents in
WTCMM and an outdoor display
area for heavy equipment at the
Ipil-ipil lot of the CCP Complex
Grounds, making this the biggest
edition of the show to date – over
100,000 sq. meters of exhibition
space is being targeted.
While it’s true that the
construction industry presents
many opportunities for business,
the need to stay on top of the
game is becoming even more
imperative as this could spell the
“More than putting together
sellers and buyers in one venue,
PHILCONSTRUCT is one of
PCA’s ways of serving industry
needs,” shared Morris Agoncillo,
president of PCA. “This year, we
have put special focus on getting
foreign exhibitors to showcase
new tech and solutions that our
local practitioners should
consider utilizing. For one, we
have a New Technology Pavilion
by the European Union. About
30 exhibitors from all over
Europe are coming over to be
part of this.”
Another important highlight of
this year’s PHILCONSTRUCT is
a showcase of the Philippine
Construction Industry Roadmap
2020 to 2030. This showcase,
which is being prepared in
partnership with the DTI and
CIAP, aims to spread knowledge
about the four pillars of the
industry, its direction for the
coming decade, and the
important role industry
professionals play in turning
this vision into reality.
Pancho added,
“PHILCONSTRUCT is no longer
just a trade expo. We have come
a long way from simply being a
showcase of products and
machinery. This event is deeply
grounded and rooted in PCA’s
mission as nation builders to
unify the industry and ensure
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that we are all playing our
respective roles in not only
making it globally competitive.
Our belief is that by improving
the practice of construction, we
are able to create and build better
structures, infrastructures, and
communities which hopefully
will create a ripple effect in the
way Filipinos live, work, and
play. Our hope here is that by
transforming the industry, we are
transforming the nation.”
Those interested to visit may log
on to www.philconstructevents.
com before October 31 to get a
free 1-day pass. The 30th
PHILCONSTRUCT will occupy
both the SMX Convention
Center Manila and the World
Trade Center Metro Manila,
featuring more than 2,500 brands
from 23 countries. This will
include its co-presenter
Pacific Paint (Boysen)
Philippines as well as major
sponsors CW Home Depot,
Panasonic, Mitsubishi, Civic
Merchandising, and Isuzu.
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The World Trade Center Metro Manila will once again be filled with the latest machinery and
equipment for building and construction
Meanwhile, visitors can expect a packed showcase of building materials, tools, interior products,
and more at the SMX Convention Center Manila
PHILCONSTRUCT to feature manufacturers of building materials and HVAC & R technologies
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Taiwan will also have a country pavilion at the expo featuring a wide range of tech for smart cities
This year’s outdoor display of heavy equipment and machinery will be at the Ipil-ipil Lot in CCP
Complex Ground to give way to three expansion tents which will be put up specifically for
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“More than putting together sellers and buyers in one venue, PHILCONSTRUCT is one of PCA’s
ways of serving industry needs,” shared Morris Agoncillo, president of PCA.
Gerry Pancho, overall event chairman and 1st vice president of PCA, said, “PHILCONSTRUCT
gives industry decision-makers and buyers to connect with suppliers and manufacturers from
both here and abroad in one convenient venue, cutting down on the time to connect with each
company on a personal basis.”
The 22nd edition of HVAC/R Philippines has now become a certified industry event, carrying the
latest technologies in ventilating, cooling and refrigerating technologies. The show will be
incorporated with PHILCONSTRUCT once again
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CONSTRUCTION
HAND PROTECTION