Rhumbix Blog
Highlights from the AGC IT Forum 2019
A couple of weeks ago, Rob McKinney the ConnAppGuru, spoke at the Associated General Contractors of America IT Forum in Chicago. He presented at the Friday morning general session and covered the steps required to digitize a paper-based workflow. According to Mr....
Safety Through the Lens of Technology
Safety is one of the core values nearly all contractors espouse in project interviews and annual meetings. It is something that is brought up nearly every day on construction projects. The traditional methods of documenting and managing safety are paper forms and...
Construction Technologist Webinar Highlights
How has the role of a Construction Technologist evolved over the past few years in the construction industry? Last week our ConAppGuru, Rob McKinney, hosted a webinar with Travis Voss (Mechanical Inc.) and Jason Waddell (Batson-Cook Construction). They had a lively...
Digitizing the Construction Space Will Save Millions in Costs
Two of the biggest complaints in construction are that projects aren't completed on time and they cost more than expected. Zach Scheel, co-founder and CEO of Rhumbix, shares why it took so long to bring tech into the industry, and how his company helps other companies...
Safety is Actually Productivity’s Best Friend
Traditionally, the topic of safety has not been the most popular on many construction sites. The general mindset regarding safety has been that it slows down production rates across a jobsite. Often times, construction workers have expressed negative thoughts about...
What is your Construction Technology Finance Strategy?
What is the best way for a construction company to finance new technology? Over the past few years it seems like construction pros are using more apps, software, and hardware than ever before. How should a contractor research, evaluate, and implement new digital tools...
Does the Construction Industry Fear Technology?
Rhumbix’s resident ConApp Guru, Rob McKinney, had an opportunity to chat with XOi Technologies Founder/CEO C. Aaron Salow. It was a lively conversation focused on trends, growth potential and why the construction industry is still hesitant to adopt new technologies....
Success Spotlight: St. Andrews Electric
As your company scales, it’s common to experience challenges or setbacks since the systems and strategies that work on a smaller scale may not be effective when applied across a larger organization. But with foresight, planning, and the right tools, construction firms...
Success Spotlight: The Nevell Group
The relationship between the general contractor and subcontractor is necessary to the success of any construction project and communication lays at the heart of this relationship. Open communication solves many issues before they arise and is a great benefit to the...
Webinar: Digitizing Your Paper-Based T&M Workflow with Rhumbix
In a new Rhumbix webinar hosted by Rob McKinney, detailed how technology and automation can improve labor productivity, project communication and documentation. The 60-minute webinar delved into 1) the pains of paper-based T&M workflows, 2) the case for...
