Construction App Guru

4 Items to Consider in App Selection for Construction

One of the main questions that I receive from interested people is how do I choose that apps that I use for Construction Projects. The program that I have built has evolved from quick word searches through trial and error to a solid committee that researches and beta test apps prior to implementing them across the board. There are 4 key items to an app that a construction company should consider…

Bluebeam Studio: The Most Powerful, Overlooked Feature in Revu

Rob McKinney, The Construction App Guru:

Check out this great collaboration tip Bluebeam tip from @caorlhagen.

Originally posted on Carol's Construction Technology Blog:

While Bluebeam has 650,000+ users worldwide (as of August 2014) and growing, less than 10% of the customers use the free collaboration tool inside, Bluebeam Studio.…

Rob McKinney, The Construction App Guru:

How does the ConAppGuru keep up with the latest leadership, technology and safety news? By reading other great construction industry blogs like these. Thanks to @ericsafetyman for providing a list of links.

Originally posted on :

These are construction and non-construction related.  The Construction App Guru, for example, provides information on how to…

60 Minutes, 30 Apps, 4 Categories, 2 Much Fun – Class Handout, Presentation and Video

Rob McKinney, The Construction App Guru:

Great material about AU2014 from @thebimsider.

Originally posted on The BIMsider:

I’ve been a little slow getting this up here, but I guess better late then never.

If you didn’t get a chance to see my presentation at AU 2014 in December than here is the next best thing.

AC6640: 60 Minutes, 30 Apps, 4 Categories, 2 Much Fun – Video

AC6640: 60 Minutes, 30…

Need a “Tote”? Check out this new App for on demand delivery service.

Last year I met with a small of group of start up companies that were developing Apps at the Atlanta Tech Village to see if they were interested in presenting their App at the next AGC Georgia Construction Technology Forum. One of the stand out apps to me was a unique new idea for a truck for hire called Tote. What an ingenious idea for a company! Think about how many people in a major metro…

The Guru’s Gathering #2

Every week the Construction App Guru will post links to interesting blogs that are relevant to the construction industry for technology, leadership or training topics.

1. The BIMsider: Some Thoughts on BIM Mangers:

“I’m was going to start off this years first weekly Roundup with 3 post all linked together about something I fight for every time I going into a Clients office for a BIM…

iPhone 6 Field Use Case for Construction

It is hard to believe that Steve Jobs introduced the iconic iPhoneeight years ago last week. I remember getting my wife her first iPhone to replace a broken basic cell phone. She wanted a simple to use smart phone that could make calls, listen to music and send emails. The iPhone did all of that and so much more. Flash forward 8 years we both have iPhones and have encouraged multiple family…

Predictions about Technology for Construction in 2015 (Part 2)

Last week I passed along a few great predictions about the future of Technology for Construction in 2015from various industry though leaders. Some of the interesting predictions were: more adoption of mobiles devices, visual story telling, and development of custom software. This is certainly an exciting time for the advancement of technology in the construction industry. This week I have a few…

The Guru’s Gathering 2015 #1

Every week the Construction App Guru will post links to interesting blogs that are relevant to the construction industry for technology, leadership or training topics.

1. The BIMsider: cBIMc Meeting January 21st – 90 Minutes – 30 Apps – 4 Categories – 2 Much Fun!

“I’ve been asked to speak at the next cBIMc (Calgary BIM Community) meeting on Wednesday January 21st. I will be doing an extended…

Rob McKinney, The Construction App Guru:

How to you manage the chaos of modern construction projects? Have you tried “Applied Improvisation”?

Take a look at this article by @BrentDarnell.

Originally posted on Brent Darnell International:

I just read a report prepared by McGraw Hill titled Managing Uncertainty and Expectations in Building Design and Construction.  It was very informative.  Check…

My new blog post is ready to read: iCloud Saves the Day

So you lost a Apple device, now what?

During my “Apps for Construction” presentation I explain to the audience that I am a rather large fan of the products created by Steve Jobs. Among the more amazing aspects to the Apple universe is the “Find My iPhone” app that can be used to find your lost IOS device (iPhone, iPad, or iPod). Last year my company has located two temporarily lost iPads using…

Predictions about Technology for Construction in 2015

Are the days of paper based building finally be behind us? Who would have ever thought that seasoned Site Superintendents would adapt to viewing plans on tablets, text messages to other employees, or add input to a BIM coordination meeting? Over the past few years the construction industry has witnessed a great change in the way technology is used on project sites. The year 2014 saw several…

Great Blog Sites for Construction News and Education

Where do you look on the internet for news and information concerning technology?

Over the past several months I have come across a few great blog sites for the construction industry. If you are looking for some new sources for current industry leading information take a look at the following sites:

The BIMSider: A weekly collection of BIM related news for the construction industry..

Brent…

What needs to end so you can grow? (reblog)

The following was originally posted by Todd a Dawalt on the Construction Leading Edge blog site.

“I encourage you to think about the following questions:

Does your business offer a product or service that is not growing? Maybe it has a few customers, but what would happen if you redirected those resources to another area of the business?

Who are the toxic people in your business, on your team…

Want to learn about cutting edge Atlanta Based Apps?

Over the past year I have worked closely with the AGC Georgiachapter to build a strong Technology Committee that plans and presents quarterly Construction Technology Forum (Tech Forum) events for members. The current Tech Forum format started out as a lunch and learn format where myself and a few other members talked about the apps that we were using on our projects. This Tech Forum has grown…

Merry Christmas and Seasons Greetings from the ConAppGuru,

I wanted to take a minute to send a BIG THANK YOU to everyone that has read, supported and advised my blog efforts over the past year.

When I started the Construction App Guru blog site last year I was not sure what would become of it. My goal was to write about the apps that I was using and show others how to use new technology on…