James Benham has extensive experience in the field of information technology, with special interests in the commercial construction and risk management industries. The following presentations have been shaped upon request for groups across these industries, most frequently, general contractors and professional estimators. James' presentations can be built to fit your group and its needs.
Technology Forecast: What's Here and What's Coming in Construction Tech
Today’s construction professional employs a wider variety of technologies than ever before and the speed of innovation means that new technologies just keep on coming. In this engaging session, James Benham sorts through the latest developments in building technologies, from mobile applications to BIM in the cloud, and how those technologies are evolving to transform the job site of the future. We'll discuss how construction professionals can move applications off of the desktop into a mobile, web-based environment, enabling real-time collaboration between multiple users in different locations. Discover where augmented reality comes into play and how it will soon integrate construction professionals, applications, and processes for more efficient projects from start to finish. Learn about real companies whose implementation of the latest building technologies has allowed them to maximize efficiency across the board. Having worked with thousands of general contractors and subcontractors on their construction information technology, expert James Benham shares his experiences and reviews the technology tools your company should be considering and can even start trying out today.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
· Review a brief history of collaborative technology
· Learn the latest web-based solutions, including free general services and applications for construction professionals.
· Explore the definition of The Cloud and current platforms, devices, and applications.
· Analyze case studies of how industry leaders are using innovative devices, applications, and systems to reduce paper and increase collaboration.
· Identify the ways mobile and social technology tools can be used for construction project management.
· Discover what the convergence of technologies and augmented reality will mean for your firm.
THIS PROGRAM CAN BE DELIVERED AS:
· Keynote
· Expert Lecture
· Workshop/Seminar Session
OBJECTIVE:
This presentation offers construction professionals critical information about the current and future technologies in their industry.
TARGET AUDIENCE:
Construction industry professionals
Social Networking for Construction Professionals: The How, When and Where for Connecting and Collaborating
Social networking is more than just a buzz phrase or trend for today's construction professional. Now, social networking is a formula to maximize efficiency and save costs. This dynamic presentation discusses how networking tools such as LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and others help the busy AEC professional build and maintain prospect, client and vendor relationships. Learn how sharing instant updates, posting two-way communications and facilitating group collaboration through social media can build connectivity and productivity. Technology expert, James Benham lays the groundwork to start and expand your professional and corporate social network, and clearly explains the benefits of doing so.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
· Discover new ways of utilizing social media to build and maintain industry relationships.
· Explore LinkedIn as a human-powered search engine to seek industry feedback, projects, and service/product recommendations.
· Learn how an internal social media strategy improves collaboration and communication within your company.
· Analyze social media as a powerful, real-time project and team management tool.
THIS PROGRAM CAN BE DELIVERED AS:
· Keynote
· Expert Lecture
· Workshop/Seminar Session
OBJECTIVE:
This presentation offers construction professionals best practices, resources, and case studies on the many ways to incorporate social networking for a more efficient and connected workplace.
TARGET AUDIENCE:
Construction industry professionals
