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Analyst Briefings, News From Around the Network & Verified Member Contributor Posts

With news making headlines every day in the built world, Analyst Briefings, News From Network Members, and Expert Contributor Posts help keep member connected and up to date.

In addition to our own Analyst Briefings, our Verified Contributor Program empowers members to submit analysis in their fields of expertise, while our News from Around the Network pulls updates posted by member companies from their company pages to help keep the network connected.

Pillar Tech’s seed round helps confirm: AEC tech investments are trending

September 21, 2017

With even traditional investors now paying attention, what’s in store for the industry? If Pillar Technologies’ recent $2.75 million seed round is any indication, the answer is, well, a lot.

SMACNA event focuses on working out workforce shortages

September 20, 2017

Last week, SMACNA hosted an industry event at the BuiltWorlds studio, where association members and other invitees learned about workplace safety and shortages from speaker Aaron Salow of XOEye.

Prompt payment: BuildPay keeps funds flowing throughout construction projects 

September 18, 2017

Cloud-based software programs allocates working capital when and where it is needed.

DEWALT solutions on hand as OSHA’s silica deadline nears

September 11, 2017

OSHA’s silica rule deadline comes up in two weeks, but DEWALT’s PERFORM and PROTECT line is already prepared. We talked to senior product manager Nate Pellerin to learn more about what to expect.

Blinderman evolves, remakes itself, with Talent Hitch’s help

September 8, 2017

The ’08 recession affected many construction firms. Blinderman was no exception, but they used it to reevaluate the business and leveraged Talent Hitch to help them turn their talent around.

Innovation feels messy: Here’s a framework for a disciplined approach

September 6, 2017

AEC firms know they must evolve and change and do it fast enough to stay ahead of their disruptors — but where do you start? Contributor Nicole Friedman provides a 5-part framework.

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