Construction Technology

    5 Ways to Lead a Cyber-Aware Transportation Organization in 2022

    Cyber threats to all transportation agencies are increasing at an exponential rate because of the reliance on new technology to support operational needs, process massive amounts of data, and handle complex network connections to more diverse organizations. These attacks can be very costly, due to threat of lost data, impeded operations, and necessity of redirecting resources. The question becomes, “What should a transportation leader do to create a cyber-aware organization and reduce the many risks from a cyber-attack?” Find out… Read More »5 Ways to Lead a Cyber-Aware Transportation Organization in 2022

      Trimble and Infotech Expand Collaboration to Improve Inspection Process Efficiencies for Civil Infrastructure Projects

      Trimble and Infotech® have announced an enhanced collaboration to improve the inspection process for civil infrastructure projects. Through the connection of Trimble® Access™ field software and Infotech’s Appia® service, the software integration streamlines the workflow from survey to construction to provide high-accuracy measurement workflows for daily work reports and inspection reporting for inspectors in engineering, construction and local public agencies. Find out how this partnership can help you.

        Wolverine Engineers & Surveyors, Inc. Brings e-Construction Innovation to Michigan Municipalities

        Wolverine Engineers & Surveyors, Inc. (Wolverine) has served local communities in the Michigan area for over 100 years with engineering services for infrastructure improvement projects. When Project Engineer Joe White sought out cloud-based solutions that would allow for visual daily reports, remote online bidding, and paperless change order management, he turned to Infotech. Find out how Wolverine was able to combine multiple Infotech software solutions to increase efficiency, transparency, and productivity.

          Understanding GIS: Location, Location, Location

          To best explain the explosive demand for accurate geospatial data on everything from buildings to bridges, roadways, utilities, items, assets, and more, it’s important to understand a little of the past. But what exactly is GIS, or a Geographic Information System? And how did it evolve? Read this blog for a dive into GIS and its, priorities by role, data use cases, and popular GIS management systems.

            The Civil Quarterly 2022 Issue 2

            The Civil Quarterly (TCQ) features original research collected quarterly from civil contractors, engineers and owners. The research provides a snapshot of the current business health of contractors operating in the dynamic civil sector, and each issue also offers insights into some of the many trends that are transforming the sector through research, interviews and feature articles. This quarter’s issue features: The latest on civil contractors’ business conditions, including their confidence in the market and the supply chain challenges they face… Read More »The Civil Quarterly 2022 Issue 2

              Successful Paperless Contracting with Iowa DoT

              When Iowa Department of Transportation was plagued with the inefficiencies of exchanging, losing and storing paper material certifications, and the long process of auditing and ‘finaling’ contracts, the team sought out for a solution. After reaching out out to Infotech, a technology partner for the Bid Express service and other software used by the agency, it was clear Infotech’s Doc Express service fit the bill. Dive into this case study to learn more about how The Doc Express service helped… Read More »Successful Paperless Contracting with Iowa DoT

                The City of Maryland Heights Finds the Perfect Fit with Appia

                When the team at Maryland Heights was struggling with an outdated construction contract management system to manage their ~10 annual road and infrastructure improvement projects, they searched for a solution that was easy-to-use and would simplify compliance requirements with the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT). Find out why Appia was the obvious choice.

                  Ohio Department of Transportation Rolls Out e-Bidding to LPAs

                  Learn how the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) overcame issues with late bids, errors, and paper processing by adopting online bidding to overcome these inefficiencies. After experiencing the benefits of going paperless with the Bid Express® service, the DOT partnered with Infotech® to educate and inform Local Public Agencies (LPAs) about the service.

                    The Civil Quarterly 2022 Issue 1

                    The Civil Quarterly (TCQ) features original research collected quarterly from civil contractors, engineers and owners. The research provides a snapshot of the current business health of contractors operating in the dynamic civil sector, and each issue also offers insights into some of the many trends that are transforming the sector through research, interviews and feature articles. This quarter’s issue features: The latest on civil contractors’ business conditions, including their confidence in the market and the impact of skilled worker shortages… Read More »The Civil Quarterly 2022 Issue 1

                      Let’s Be Civil – An ITI Podcast

                      Let’s Be Civil – An ITI Podcast: Civil discussions on civil infrastructure. On Let’s Be Civil, we invite our peers and partners from across the construction industry to join us for in-depth discussions on news, tech, policy, and more.