On this episode of ConstructorCast, we feature three AGC member companies that are pioneering tech solutions to challenges faced daily by the industry. As a result, they were named the 2020 winners of the AGC Construction Innovation Award. Listen and be inspired by their creations.

Guests:

Anne Brown -- “CopperWorks” by Christman Constructors Inc.

Christman Constructors developed a tool called CopperWorks – which is an iOS-based (or mobile) application that brings job-placement logistics into the 21st century.

https://www.christmanconstructors.com/

www.copperworks.app

VIDEO: https://vimeo.com/370152701/650d17a7e0

Eric E. Cylwik -- “Slab Former” by Sundt Construction

Sundt Construction’s creation called Slab Former uses technology to automate means and methods to prefabricate concrete edge forms around a slab, saving contractors time, labor and money.

https://www.sundt.com/

VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7CiV43oCgpE&feature=youtu.be

Susan Heinking -- “Net Zero Trailer” by Pepper Construction

Pepper Construction built the Net Zero Trailer – which turned out to be a more comfortable and energy efficient space that also improves jobsite sustainability.

https://www.pepperconstruction.com/

https://www.pepperconstruction.com/stories/ideation-net-zero-trailer

VIDEO: https://pepperconstruction.wistia.com/medias/va8x1jbsuf

Congratulations to our 2020 AGC Construction Innovation Award Winners – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwSseDQJF9U&feature=youtu.be.

Spotlight Your Achievements! AGC Launches 2021 Awards Season:

In 2018, AGC of America celebrated 100 years of serving the construction industry. While we celebrated and recognized the past it is important that we continue to look to the future to address ongoing issues affecting the industry. In this spirit, AGC decided to make the Innovation Awards an annual award to incentivize and encourage free thinkers to provide pioneering solutions to industry challenges. Apply by Wednesday, October 21, 2020 for full consideration. Learn more about AGC of America's awards programs at www.agc.org/awards.

AGC Project Innovation & Delivery Forum – Volunteer Opportunity:

AGC members can also join the Project Innovation & Delivery Forum. The mission of the forum is to align the execution of construction projects with the latest innovations in safety, quality and productivity, and to educate the industry on best practices in order to deliver quality projects on time and on budget. Visit www.agc.org/projectdelivery to learn more and to join the forum.