I just noticed last night that Apple put up a new “iPad in Business” profile – this one features Crescent Construction Services, with offices in North Carolina and Connecticut. Industrial clients such as Southern Company and major retailers like Food Lion and Harris Teeter turn to Crescent Construction Services for “commissioning,” an integrated set of [...]
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Why the new Amazon Kindle Fire isn’t ideal for construction inspections
On Wedenesday, September 28, Amazon announced a new tablet – the 7-inch Kindle Fire. Amazon’s CEO, Jeff Bezos, put on his best Steve Job’s impersonation for the announcement, which also included updates to the entire Kindle line. The most amazing detail of the Kindle Fire has to be the price: $199. Will this replace the [...]
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An Alternative To The iPad For Field Notes & Sketches
For over a dozen years, I have been working in construction consulting, especially in the area of construction defect investigations. I’m always on the lookout for ways to improve the process of collecting data in the field. In the past I’ve written about: Construction experts using iPads for field inspections How archaeologists were using iPads [...]
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The Role of the iPad in Construction Consulting, Green Building and Forensic Investigations
I have written before about construction experts using iPads, companies that have created applications specifically for construction quality control, and even attire for construction consultants and experts using iPads. With the recent unveiling of the second generation iPad, I wanted to provide some additional thoughts on the role that this device will play in construction [...]
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StrapBuddy.com: Camera Strap Attachment Point using the Tripod mounting hole
I’ve seen a few different options for carrying cameras (especially SLRs) more comfortably. This product is simple, but seems effective. It is a small accessory that screws into the tripod mount on the bottom of a camera, transforming the tripod mount into a strap attachment point. Link: Strap Buddy
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