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or 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.

On behalf of the GineersNow news team, GineersNow TV crew, GineersNow events 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.

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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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The Best of 2019 Construction 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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The Safest Water Dispenser in the Philippines

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How to Find The Magic of Industry 4.0

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hey 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.

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.

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.

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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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.

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.

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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.

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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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

9. DOOR HARDWARE SOLUTIONS

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.

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.

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.

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

The STANLEY® 28 in. FATMAX® Structural Foam Toolbox which can handle medium to large mechanical tools made from durable thermoplastic resin.

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.

And lastly, the Tactix® power tool accessories, which have a longer than usual lifespan from most power tool accessories.

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.

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.

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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.

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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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 construction industry.

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s all industries are 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.

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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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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

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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.

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Construction management 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.

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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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,

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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 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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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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hether 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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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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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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BEST STORIES OF 2019 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.

The ALOP element covers clients against lost revenue following a physical loss under a construction policy.

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.

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 • Advice on Modern Methods support during the initial dis- of Construction (MMC) and cussion with the design team BREEAM (the leading design and assessment method for • Surveys for contract works, sustainable buildings). Methwhether it’s a one-off project, ods of construction may be new a large phased construction to certain clients, but there’s project or a PFI contract every chance that we have experience of that method and • Experts who can give advice can give appropriate advice on problematic aspects of any building • Advise on security if we know that a site will become vulnera• Visits to site to suit customer ble. We work with our partners requirements during the build- to provide specialist temporary ing phase as the site changes high-security steel screens, and the risks evolve alarm systems and round-theclock monitoring with an emer• Third Party audits against gency call-out service.

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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

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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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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

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quipment 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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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.

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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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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.

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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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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.

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charge of building our homes and we trust that they make use of quality materials that follow safety standards.

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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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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

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

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.

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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.

search 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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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

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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.

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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 ReadyCampbell. 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.

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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

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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.

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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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agic 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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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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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.

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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.

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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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ome 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,

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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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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.

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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.

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

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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

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omen 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.

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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

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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.

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.

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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 156

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. Con-

sidering 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.

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.

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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.

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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 construction industry.

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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.

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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.

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.

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.

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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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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 the advancement of the construction industry.

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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 PHILCONSTRUCT - Southeast Asia’s longest-running and undoubtedly the Philippines’ biggest construction industry expo.

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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 180

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 181

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.

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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

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.

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rojections 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

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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

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

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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.”

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