Technology Day includes industry insight from top experts in the technology and software fields as well as the experience of contractors who have implemented leading-edge solutions into their daily businesses. The conference is business casual.

Residential (Skip to Commercial Sessions)

11:00 a.m. - 12:50 p.m.	Suttle Training Session
	This two-hour session will guide homebuilders through the steps involved to establish a successful sales and marketing program for automated home technology. Homebuilders will learn the basics associated with "Triple Play Services" and how to best leverage service provider programs, how model home programs, the proper sales staff training, and marketing materials can help clients walk away from initial meetings excited about the upgrades they are about to purchase.
	Working closely with industry leader Suttle, Constructech magazine invites our readers to attend this special event and listen, learn, and create the programs that will increase your profitability and overall success in the homebuilding marketplace.
1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.	Keynote
	The editors of Constructech magazine kickoff Technology Day by unveiling new industry data regarding the awareness and deployment of technology in the U.S. construction marketplace. Don't miss out on this opportunity as Constructech unveils unique industry data that will help outline the current state of technology adoption in construction.
2:05 p.m. - 2:55 p.m.	Automated Home Technology: Where to Focus Today and Tomorrow
	This session will focus on the current state of automated home technology in the market as well as examine future trends. Joe Bates, director of research with the Consumer Electronics Assn., will lead the discussion, comparing the types of automated home technology currently being offered by homebuilders against what is being requested by homebuyers. Bates will shed light on ways in which to market automated home technology to buyers, highlighting the importance of various product categories. Data used in the presentation comes from the latest surveys of both homebuilders and homebuyers conducted by the Consumer Electronics Assn.
2:55 p.m. - 3:35 p.m.	Using Technology to Grow
	Technology can be a valuable resource for helping builders and contractors compete in the industry. Hear from a group of builders that have made technology a priority to their success as they discuss methods for evaluating and implementing technology, as well as the importance of training and gaining buy-in from users.
4:00 p.m. - 4:40 p.m.	Working with AHT Integrators
	Establishing a good working relationship with automated home technology integrators can help homebuilders incorporate these products into the production cycle without a glitch. This session will provide an open discussion between AHT integrators and homebuilders as the two parties share examples of how to form a more profitable relationship.
4:40 p.m. - 5:20 p.m.	Process Integration
	Production homebuilding requires a bit of process intelligence. Many times, these companies rely on disparate technologies for managing multiple facets of their operations. In order to effectively compress cycletimes on job and ultimately improve profitability on each project, an integrated workflow between these systems needs to be established. Hear from a group of leading software providers that are working together to make the process-driven enterprise a reality for thousands of homebuilders across the country.

Commercial

1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.	Keynote
	The editors of Constructech magazine kickoff Technology Day by unveiling new industry data regarding the awareness and deployment of technology in the U.S. construction marketplace. Don't miss out on this opportunity as Constructech unveils unique industry data that will help outline the current state of technology adoption in construction.
2:05 p.m. - 2:55 p.m.	The Next Frontier in Project Management
	Beyond basic operational management functionality, project-management technology has evolved to become a primary tool to help general contractors in the areas of risk management and jobsite analysis. This session will give a preview, from leading vendors in the space, as to what is on the horizon for project management technology.
2:55 p.m. - 3:35 p.m.	Estimating for the Future
	Some contractors still use paper-based methods for estimating. Others have gone the digital route. Yet the majority still employs some form of both methods, depending on the job. This session will explore the role of technology in the estimating process, with a focus on a movement to digital takeoff tools.
4:00 p.m. - 4:40 p.m.	An Education in BIM
	If simply for competitive purposes, general contractors can no longer ignore BIM (building information modeling). Yet what does BIM truly encompass? It is a combination of both technology and process change throughout the company. Come get an introduction to what BIM truly means for general contractors and how to best approach strategy development related to BIM.
4:40 p.m. - 5:20 p.m.	Centrally Managing Complete Project Information
	Panel discussion with general contractor The Weitz Co. and its solution providers and how they integrate to allow Weitz to achieve the end goal: centrally managing project information. During this 40-minute panel discussion, Mark Federle, CIO with Weitz, will highlight the lessons learned in achieving a central location for project documentation as well as keys to achieving buy-in and implementing across many business units. Panel will include enablers that provide specific solutions and integrations.
6:00 p.m.	Cocktail Hour
7:00 p.m.	Vision Awards Dinner and Ceremony, Business Attire.

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