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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

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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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How to Find The Magic of

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11 Must Have Products

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2019 Prediction Trends on

Construction Technology

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Ensuring the Contstruction is

Insured

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Construction Industry IoT: The

Inevitable Impact

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Revolutionizing the Construction

Industry ThroughBlockchain

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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

the midnight oil.

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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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Edsa Corner Shaw Boulevard

Mandaluyong City, Philippines

Phone +632 6364895

Phone +632 6364896

About CBK Hardware

For almost a hundred years, a family’s surname

has become synonymous to the country’s biggest

hardware supply company. Co Ban Kiat Hardware

Incorporated, of the Cobankiat family has a regular

client network of more than 1,500 industrial

organizations; 1,600 traditional community

hardware stores, and 584 home building specialty

chain of stores across Luzon, Visayas and

Mindanao. 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.

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

https://www.cbkhardware.com/

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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2019

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


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s all industries are

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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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Regional Office: LG Electronics Gulf FZE, P.O Box 61445, Dubai. Tel: +971 4 279 9222, UAE, Mr. Amjad Abu Alika, Tel: +971 50 450 9808, email: amjad.abualika@lge.com; Fortune

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:

ceo@icebergindustries.net


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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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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Bathroom

Fashion

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.


• 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.


• 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


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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Architecting for the Future

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Xt6

February 2010

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

can be hard to

keep track.

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3. Smart Contracts

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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The Power of BIM for

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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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Demolition

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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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


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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B E S T S T O R I E S O F 2 0 1 9

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

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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

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undoubtedly the Philippines’

biggest construction industry

expo.

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B E S T S T O R I E S O F 2 0 1 9

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.

30TH PHILCONSTRUCT TO HIGHLIGHT NEW

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

from Korea

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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

PHILCONSTRUCT at the World Trade Center

Rick Yelton, editor-at-large of the World of Concrete USA, will be back for the third edition of the

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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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