Innovative Technologies Initiative

Miss the 2019 MCAA Tech Conference?  Take a Look at What Happened

The 2019 MCAA Tech Conference featured

  • 20 Education Sessions
  • 250 MCAA Members
  • Case Studies of the Latest Innovations in our Industry

Small Ideas - Big Differences

At the previous MCAA Tech Conference, a popular session called 60 Ideas in 60 Minutes allowed members to share some of their best ideas to improve their processes.  The winning idea was the use of a Logitech G13 Programmable Gaming Mouse that allowed for multiple configurations and hot keys to be pre-programmed.  By configuring the hot keys for the specific program, BIM technicians are able to cut down on the number of clicks and the time for each step of the design.

In this video, Sean McGuire, MCAA's Director of Construction Technology is joined by Josh Bone, Dewalt's BIM/VDC Specialist to demonstrate how it can be used and how much time can be saved.

While this product is no longer sold, new recommendations by Max Keyboards were made at the 2019 Tech Conference that also include custom key icons.

What's New
MCAA Sponsoring Dodge Survey on BIM Usage

MCAA is partnering with Dodge Data & Analytics to study the value of BIM for mechanical construction, HVAC, and plumbing contractors. This is the first of a larger, ongoing series of BIM studies to focus specifically on our industry. It will shed light on the opportunities and challenges of using BIM and VDC for your work. Your participation is vital to the study’s success, even if you have no experience with BIM.

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Find the Latest from Jay R. Smith Mfg. Co.® and ManufactOn in MCAA’s Virtual Trade Show

MCAA’s Virtual Trade Show connects our contractor members with the members of MCAA’s Manufacturer/Supplier Council.

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A Technology Conference Like No Other

Are you tired of conferences that end up being a series of advertisements for products, software or services? The MCAA Technology Conference is different. It focuses on sessions that are by contractors, for contractors. It also showcases innovation and shares ideas from industry experts to help you make your company more agile, productive and future-ready. So, join hundreds of contractors in San Diego this January 29-31 for a conference that’s a cut above the rest. Space is running out, so register now!

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10 1/2 Tips to Properly Specify Your Trench Drainage System

With years of manufacturing all types of trench drain under their belts, engineers at Jay R. Smith Mfg. Co.® have come up with a list of 10 tips—and a bit extra—to assist you in specifying a trench drain system. By applying the following tips during design, you will avoid situations that might cause headaches both during and after installation.

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Technology Conference

Did you miss our 2019 Technology Conference in Tampa? Check out this quick video recap of the highlights. If you have any questions, contact our very own MCAA Geek, otherwise known as our Director of Construction Technology, Sean McGuire.

Construction Technology Conference
Save the Date!
You won’t want to miss the next Technology Conference, already scheduled for January 29-31, 2020 in San Diego, California. Put it on your calendar because we guarantee this will be the best yet.
Construction Technology at Student Summit
Technology is on the agenda at...

MCAA’s GreatFutures Forum… Where Students and Contractors Come Together - September 19 - 21 in Washington DC. We hope to see you there!

MCAA Geek
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Director of Innovative Technologies Sean McGuire is your @MCAAGeek, so follow him on Twitter to keep up with what’s on his radar screen day in and day out.

Our Technology Initiative

We’re in a time when disruptive change has come to our industry – change that creates new markets and new value propositions, but also disrupts our existing way of doing business.

We have the option of looking at this change in one of two ways. We can consider it to be disruptive stress, or we can look at it as “disruptive opportunity.”

We have the opportunity to seek out new ways to improve productivity. The opportunity to look for new ways of getting the job done better and faster. And the opportunity to seek out new technologies that simply do things we never thought were possible.

Ignoring change is simply not the best option if we want our companies to continue to be as successful as they can be.

That’s why MCAA created the Technology Initiative. With your association's help our members can understand the challenges of technological change and exploit the opportunities it creates. For more information, contact Sean McGuire.

 

Featured Technology Resources

  • 2018 MCAA-Focused Construction Technology Report

    This report enables MCAA members to see how their companies' use of technology compares to other MCAA members as well as the industry at large.
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  • MCAA BIM Workstation Configuration Report

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  • 7th Annual JBKnowledge Construction Technology Report

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  • MCAA Microsoft HoloLens Research Report

    This eighth report in the MCAA Technology Research Series was written by our partners at JBKLabs exclusively for MCAA. It explores the possibilities for using augmented reality in the construction industry.
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  • Insights into Field Service Software Webinar

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  • MCAA Safety Apps Report

    Written by JBKLabs exclusively for MCAA, this report found that most applications for safety professionals are geared towards documentation. There is a growing trend analytics on this data to identify root causes and trends. A companion webinar is also available.
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  • MCAA Safety Apps Webinar

    This webinar offers additional insights into the MCAA Safety Apps research report written by JBKLabs exclusively for MCAA.
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  • Webinar on BIM to Field Software Construction Technology Report

    This webinar offers additional insight into the results of the 2016 Construction Technology Research Report.
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  • Robotic Total Stations Webinar

    This webinar offers additional insights into the MCAA Robotic Total Station Report written by JBKLabs exclusively for MCAA's Technology Research Series. The report's principal author, Josh Bone, reviews findings from the report and provides additional information about how robotic total stations, when used in concert with BIM, have the potential to drastically improve productivity.
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  • The Internet of Things: Connecting the Job Site Like Never Before

    BuiltWorlds, an MCAA Technology partner, has released a new report detailing how internet devices are transforming the jobsite, making the construction process more efficient and connected.
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  • MCAA Robotic Total Station Report

    This sixth report in the MCAA Technology Research Series was written by our partners at JBKLabs exclusively for MCAA. When used in concert with BIM, robotic total stations have the potential to drastically improve productivity. A companion webinar is also available.
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  • Technology Report on Field Service Software

    Our partners at JB Knowledge surveyed MSCA members on the technology practices and software needs for their service operations before comparing 16 different software solutions in this report.
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  • BIM Software Analysis Webinar with Josh Bone

    In this webinar, Josh Bone, the lead author of MCAA's second Construction Technology Research Report on BIM, presents some insights from his research findings.
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  • BIM Software – A Comparative Analysis

    This second report in the Construction Technology Research Series was written by JBKLabs exclusively for MCAA. BIM technologies in the area of construction and maintenance can expedite work, increase precision, and prevent mistakes.
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  • BIM to Field Software – A Comparative Analysis

    MCAA has now released its third installment of the Construction Technology Research Series with a report produced by JB Knowledge Labs on BIM to Field Software, free to members.
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  • Construction Technology Research Report: 3D Scanning

    Technology is a challenge and an opportunity. MCAA partnered with JBK Labs to help our members keep pace by conducting independent research.
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  • Construction Technology Report – 3D Scanning Webinar with James Benham

    This webinar explores and compares the differences in products, software and processes that contractors will see when they begin to utilize 3D scanning technology.
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  • Construction Apps Five Key Workflows by Rob McKinney

    This webinar walks contractors through five key workflows that have changed for mechanical and plumbing contractors.
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  • Optimizing Fabrication with BIM with Josh Bone

    In this webinar we discuss software solutions that enable different aspects of the fabrication process and address potential limitations.
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