Starting a Contracting Business: Step-by-Step Guide
Learn what you need to start a contracting business (general, electrical, & more). Info: How to register as a contractor, state licensing, & more.
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Setting Up the Perfect Mobile Work Van for Tool Inventory Management
How to organize your work van: We discuss work van storage ideas and the benefits of using an app to keep track of tools in transit.
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Exploring the Role of Skilled Trades in Advanced Manufacturing
What are some career opportunities in manufacturing? Manufacturing Trades: Non-construction trades, service trades, & jobs in manufacturing.
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What May the Construction Industry Make of the “Metaverse”?
What is the metaverse and how does it work? We discuss the next internet era & give our hot take. Explore metaverse examples in construction.
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Master Craftsperson, Entrepreneur, or Both: Reinventing the Modern Tradesperson
Digital natives, construction technologists, and entrepreneurship propel the future of skilled trades in the U.S.
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Inventory Management Topics: What Is a Good Safety Stock?
Safety Stock in Inventory Management: What is a good safety stock? Safety stock formula & definition: How to plan purchases for a rainy day.
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How to Be Competitive for Jobseekers in an Industry Facing Labor Shortages
There are many reasons for the shortage of skilled workers, like aging trades. But you can attract talent without hemorrhaging cash. Here’s how!
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Tricks of the Trade: Try These Inventory Best Practices as New Year’s Resolutions
2022 Inventory Best Practices: From optimizing pick & pack processes to setting and measuring KPIs, here’s how to optimize tool management.
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The Rise of Offsite Construction
Learn the nuances between onsite and offsite construction. We discuss: Prefab + modular construction, 3D printing, & construction automation.
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Gift Guide 2021: What to Get a Fellow Tradesperson for the Holidays
Explore unique gift ideas to celebrate a fellow tradesperson this 2021 holiday season.
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Inventory Best Practices: What Is Job Costing in Construction Projects?
What is job costing in construction? Learn value of this important inventory process and how to do job costing for construction projects.
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How Veterans Are a Perfect Fit for the Construction Industry
Rose from Renovated explores how returning veterans with technical & leadership skills make them a natural fit for the construction industry.
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App Development & Android Fragmentation: A User Takeaway
What is fragmentation in Android? We ask a software engineering expert about OS fragmentation in Android development.
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October 2022: Construction Industry News Roundup
Recap: Construction Industry News 2022. Interest rates, rebuilding after Hurricane Ian, & more. Get news stories of the last few months.
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Best Construction and Trade Conferences: 30+ Events for 2022-2023
Construction Conferences 2023: Gain a fresh outlook on the construction world by attending one of these upcoming trade conferences.
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Are Construction Materials Finally Coming Down in Price?
Will the cost of building materials go down in 2022? Rose from Renovated gives a construction material price update and practical advice.
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Blockchain and Construction: 6 Possible Uses
How can construction professionals take advantage of blockchain technology and cryptocurrency? We explore 6 possible uses.
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Inventory Best Practices: What Is Job Costing in Construction Projects?
What is job costing in construction? Learn value of this important inventory process and how to do job costing for construction projects.
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Milwaukee® Tool Refreshes ONE-KEY™ Program Website
November 2022 Website Update: Milwaukee® Tool has refreshed its ONE-KEY™ program website with improved UX. Learn more!
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Meet Tennyson: A Researcher Working with Users Like You to Improve Our App
Get to know the ONE-KEY™ team: We interview Tennyson Tippy, a User Experience Researcher at Milwaukee® improving the One-Key app.
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Meet Corey: Your Friendly, Dependable One-Key Support Representative
Get to know the ONE-KEY™ team: We sit down with Corey Allred, a Technical Service Advisor at Milwaukee® responsible for user support.
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ONE-KEY™ Bluetooth® Tracking Tag Wins Pro Tool Innovation Award
Honoring innovation in the power tool industry, the Pro Tool Innovation Award judges have recognized our new Bluetooth® tracker. Learn more!
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You Can Now Test How Well You Know Milwaukee® Tool’s ONE-KEY™ App
How well do you know Milwaukee®’s ONE-KEY™ app? Test your app knowledge & refresh on inventory best practices.
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Joining Oracle Industry Lab, Milwaukee Tool provides an immersive One-Key experience
Milwaukee Tool has brought ONE-KEY reporting & smart tools to Oracle's immersive Industry Lab in its Construction and Engineering segment.
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11 of the Best Construction Industry and Technology Podcasts
Looking for fun and educational podcasts to listen to on the way to the next jobsite? Here are 11 of our favorites.
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What Is a Smart Building? Smart Building Technology, Explained
What is a smart building? Learn the technology, benefits, and challenges of smart buildings in the 21st Century.
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App Development & Android Fragmentation: A User Takeaway
What is fragmentation in Android? We ask a software engineering expert about OS fragmentation in Android development.
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Best Construction and Trade Conferences: 30+ Events for 2022-2023
Construction Conferences 2023: Gain a fresh outlook on the construction world by attending one of these upcoming trade conferences.
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ONE-KEY™ Bluetooth® Tracking Tag Wins Pro Tool Innovation Award
Honoring innovation in the power tool industry, the Pro Tool Innovation Award judges have recognized our new Bluetooth® tracker. Learn more!
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Blockchain and Construction: 6 Possible Uses
How can construction professionals take advantage of blockchain technology and cryptocurrency? We explore 6 possible uses.
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iOS/Android Texting Debate: A Takeaway for Construction Owners
iOS/Android texting: We discuss SMS, iMessage, & RCS texting; the green/blue bubble drama; software fragmentation; & what it all means.
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Inventory Best Practices: What Is Job Costing in Construction Projects?
November 30, 2022 · 6 minute readWhat is job costing in construction? Learn value of this important inventory process and how to do job costing for construction projects.
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Power Tool Theft Protection: Preventing (& Responding to) Stolen Tools
June 17, 2022 · 8 minute readWe discuss preventing stolen tools, from anti-theft devices for power tools to what to do when tools are stolen.
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Setting Up the Perfect Mobile Work Van for Tool Inventory Management
June 8, 2022 · 6 minute readHow to organize your work van: We discuss work van storage ideas and the benefits of using an app to keep track of tools in transit.
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Construction Tool Inventory Ideas: Setting Up a Tool Crib in 2022
May 8, 2022 · 7 minute readSetting up a tool crib? Learn how you can organize a tool crib with tool inventory ideas for tool crib layout, categorization, & more!
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A Pro Landscaper’s Guide: Using ONE-KEY™ to Manage Landscape Equipment Inventory
April 8, 2022 · 6 minute readLandscape Equipment Inventory Guide: Find a purpose-built product: tracking tags, Bluetooth® trackers, GPS trackers, & more!
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Inventory Management Topics: What Is a Good Safety Stock?
March 2, 2022 · 8 minute readSafety Stock in Inventory Management: What is a good safety stock? Safety stock formula & definition: How to plan purchases for a rainy day.
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How to Upscale Your Landscaping Business
March 1, 2022 · 3 minute readLandscaping company ideas: Akhil Rajan from Zuper gives landscape business owners 10 tips on how to build a landscaping business in 2022.
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Inventory Best Practices: What Is Job Costing in Construction Projects?
November 30, 2022 · 6 minute readWhat is job costing in construction? Learn value of this important inventory process and how to do job costing for construction projects.
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April 2022: What’s New in One-Key?
April 22, 2022 · 3 minute readRecent releases: 8.29-8.31. New in the ONE-KEY™ app: Filterable transfer history. Deep links give context to reports + mobile UI updates.
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October 2021: What’s New in One-Key?
October 22, 2021 · 2 minute readRecent releases: 8.15 & 8.16. Search, scan, & audit functionality on iOS + you can now add kits via a transfer on Android and web. Learn how!
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August 2021: What’s New in One-Key?
August 13, 2021 · 2 minute readRecent releases: 8.11 & 8.14 app updates add improved filtering by untracked items. Troubleshoot inventory management + bug fixes + more!
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Now Here: 8.10 Adds Improved Tool Tracking Experience + More
June 18, 2021 · 2 minute read8.10 One-Key app update is now live! Learn about “Find Item” feature – how you can more clearly sense a tool’s proximity + more!
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Now Here: 8.8 App Update & Status Update on Improved Add-To-Inventory Experience
May 21, 2021 · 2 minute readONE-KEY™ App Update: 8.8 improves how you’ll add One-Key compatible tools to inventory on iOS devices. Here's the status on this feature across inventory.
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Now Here: Web Location History + New Add-to-Inventory Coming Soon!
April 23, 2021 · 3 minute readLocation history added to web + the 8.7 ONE-KEY™ app update will introduce a streamlined way to add items to inventory, faster. Learn more!
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11 of the Best Construction Industry and Technology Podcasts
November 18, 2022 · 7 minute readLooking for fun and educational podcasts to listen to on the way to the next jobsite? Here are 11 of our favorites.
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What Is a Smart Building? Smart Building Technology, Explained
November 3, 2022 · 9 minute readWhat is a smart building? Learn the technology, benefits, and challenges of smart buildings in the 21st Century.
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October 2022: Construction Industry News Roundup
October 22, 2022 · 7 minute readRecap: Construction Industry News 2022. Interest rates, rebuilding after Hurricane Ian, & more. Get news stories of the last few months.
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Best Construction and Trade Conferences: 30+ Events for 2022-2023
October 17, 2022 · 10 minute readConstruction Conferences 2023: Gain a fresh outlook on the construction world by attending one of these upcoming trade conferences.
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Are Construction Materials Finally Coming Down in Price?
October 12, 2022 · 6 minute readWill the cost of building materials go down in 2022? Rose from Renovated gives a construction material price update and practical advice.
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15 Construction and Specialty Trade-Related Titles to Binge on Netflix Right Now
September 8, 2022 · 7 minute read2022 list: Best renovation shows, restoration shows, & home improvement shows on Netflix. Explore titles about specialty trades & construction.
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How Affordable Housing Relies on More than Just Building More Homes
August 17, 2022 · 5 minute readRose of Renovated.com discusses 5 problems underpinning the housing affordability crisis & 3 possible solutions builders can use to fix them.
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3 Affordable Ways to Learn a Skilled Trade Online
October 3, 2022 · 6 minute readCan you learn a skilled trade online? Get resources and explore skilled trade certificate programs to learn a skilled trade online.
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Starting a Contracting Business: Step-by-Step Guide
August 18, 2022 · 8 minute readLearn what you need to start a contracting business (general, electrical, & more). Info: How to register as a contractor, state licensing, & more.
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Exploring the Role of Skilled Trades in Advanced Manufacturing
May 18, 2022 · 5 minute readWhat are some career opportunities in manufacturing? Manufacturing Trades: Non-construction trades, service trades, & jobs in manufacturing.
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Construction Technology Topics: How Is BIM Used in Surveying?
April 13, 2022 · 7 minute readHow is BIM used in surveying? We look what the role of the surveyor looks like in the building information modeling (BIM) transformation.
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Master Craftsperson, Entrepreneur, or Both: Reinventing the Modern Tradesperson
March 18, 2022 · 10 minute readDigital natives, construction technologists, and entrepreneurship propel the future of skilled trades in the U.S.
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Careers in Construction: How to Become a Safety Manager
November 15, 2021 · 9 minute readLearn how to become an OSHA-certified Safety Manager. Get career info: skills, duties & responsibilities for high-paying jobs in site safety.
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Careers in Construction: How to Become a Remodeler
September 3, 2021 · 9 minute readLearn how to become a remodeler: Job info for remodeling contractors, entry-level home remodeling, residential remodeling, and more.
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Inventory Best Practices: What Is Job Costing in Construction Projects?
November 30, 2022 · 6 minute readWhat is job costing in construction? Learn value of this important inventory process and how to do job costing for construction projects.
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ONE-KEY™ Bluetooth® Tracking Tag Wins Pro Tool Innovation Award
September 19, 2022 · 2 minute readHonoring innovation in the power tool industry, the Pro Tool Innovation Award judges have recognized our new Bluetooth® tracker. Learn more!
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What Is Antikickback on a Drill or Saw? Explaining Power Tool Kickback
July 13, 2022 · 6 minute readWhat is antikickback on a drill? We talk power tool kickback & antikickback tech. Learn how to stop drill kickback & prevent a drill kickback injury.
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A Pro Landscaper’s Guide: Using ONE-KEY™ to Manage Landscape Equipment Inventory
April 8, 2022 · 6 minute readLandscape Equipment Inventory Guide: Find a purpose-built product: tracking tags, Bluetooth® trackers, GPS trackers, & more!
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Tool & Equipment Tracking Tech: What Is an Accelerometer?
February 22, 2022 · 6 minute readThe new One-Key Bluetooth Tracking Tag uses an accelerometer. What does an accelerometer do? Here’s how this tech enhances item finding.
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How Else Can You Use a Bluetooth® Tracking Tag? 22 Examples
January 27, 2022 · 3 minute readAt last, ONE-KEY™ Bluetooth® Tracking Tags are entering stores. Are there uses beside tracking other tools? Get examples!
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Construction Interconnectivity: What Is Near-Field Communication (NFC)?
January 24, 2022 · 8 minute readWhat is NFC? Milwaukee Tool Electrical Engineer Johnny Lienau defines near field communication, & example uses of this tech in construction.
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Superblocks: On the Streets of a Sustainable City
November 24, 2022 · 6 minute readBarcelona, Spain has championed the superblock concept as a way to reclaim urban streets from cars and make cities more sustainable.
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11 of the Best Construction Industry and Technology Podcasts
November 18, 2022 · 7 minute readLooking for fun and educational podcasts to listen to on the way to the next jobsite? Here are 11 of our favorites.
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Topics in Sustainable Construction: Green Building Codes Explored
August 24, 2022 · 5 minute readWhat are green building codes & how do they differ from green building standards? Explore this sustainable construction topic.
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Lessons from Curitiba: How Transit-oriented Planning Can Make Cities More Sustainable
August 15, 2022 · 10 minute readThis is the story of how a city in Brazil became a model of sustainability decades before that word had entered into people’s vocabulary.
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How Architects Can Better Advocate for Sustainable Building
August 8, 2022 · 6 minute readSustainable Architecture Examples: Rose from Renovated talks why sustainable architecture is important. Learn how architects can get buy-in.
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Suburban Sprawl: 5 Causes & 6 Tactics to Combat It
August 3, 2022 · 10 minute readSuburban Sprawl Definition & Combating the Problems: Learn about suburban sprawl, its causes, & its environmental impact.
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How Green Roofs Can Help Cities Fight Climate Change
July 8, 2022 · 9 minute readGreen Roofs: Definition, facts, examples, & more. Learn 10 green roof benefits & how green roof technology can help cities fight climate change.
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Why Is Ergonomics Important in Power Tool Design?
August 11, 2022 · 7 minute readErgonomics: Tools and Equipment. We talk power tool ergonomics, what goes into designing an ergonomic hand grip, and more.
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What Is Antikickback on a Drill or Saw? Explaining Power Tool Kickback
July 13, 2022 · 6 minute readWhat is antikickback on a drill? We talk power tool kickback & antikickback tech. Learn how to stop drill kickback & prevent a drill kickback injury.
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Wearable Tech & Safety: How Exoskeletons and Smart Glasses Make Construction Safer
July 6, 2022 · 9 minute readWhat is wearable technology in construction? Explore: tech advancements & which wearable tech is best: Exoskeletons & augmented reality.
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9 Electrical Safety Tips for Construction Workers
February 11, 2022 · 3 minute readJeson Pitt of D&F Liquidators covers electrical safety topics for construction trades—from preparing for natural hazards to smart tool technology.
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Does the Job Stop in Winter? Cold Weather Construction Safety Tips
December 10, 2021 · 6 minute readDoes construction stop in winter? Learn about cold weather risks and get cold weather construction safety tips.
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The 7 KPIs of Construction Safety: Metrics to Measure on the Job
November 20, 2021 · 11 minute readWhat are good safety metrics in construction? We cover 7 key performance indicators to measure performance, per OSHA safety metrics list.
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Careers in Construction: How to Become a Safety Manager
November 15, 2021 · 9 minute readLearn how to become an OSHA-certified Safety Manager. Get career info: skills, duties & responsibilities for high-paying jobs in site safety.
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Ransomware: What Construction Business Owners Should Know
June 1, 2022 · 6 minute readConstruction companies are the #1 target or ransomware, the most disastrous of industry cyber attacks. Learn how to prevent ransomware.
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Cybersecurity in Construction: Everything You Need to Know—From Phishing to Ransomware
July 7, 2020 · 8 minute readFrom phishing to ransomware and data breaches, construction cybercrime is on the rise in our industry. Here’s your guide to cyber security.
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Securing the 5G Future of Construction Sites
April 15, 2020 · 4 minute readThe lightning-fast connections and downloads that 5G offers also pose a cybersecruity risk in its early stages. Here's what contractors need to know.
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Announcing: Milwaukee® ONE-KEY™ integration with Autodesk Construction Cloud™’s BIM 360®
August 13, 2020 · 2 minute readStreamline project documentation management. Milwaukee® ONE-KEY™ now integrates with Autodesk® Construction Cloud™ BIM 360®.
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6.7 App Update: One-Key Integrates with Procore
January 29, 2020 · 2 minute read6.7 software update: One-Key app now integrates with Procore. Better collaboration and inventory management on construction sites.
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Announcing: One-Key & Procore Integration
January 29, 2020 · 2 minute readOne-Key and Procore integration. Construction project/inventory management. Tool/asset tracking. Streamlined HQ/jobsite communications.
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11 of the Best Construction Industry and Technology Podcasts
November 18, 2022 · 7 minute readLooking for fun and educational podcasts to listen to on the way to the next jobsite? Here are 11 of our favorites.
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October 2022: Construction Industry News Roundup
October 22, 2022 · 7 minute readRecap: Construction Industry News 2022. Interest rates, rebuilding after Hurricane Ian, & more. Get news stories of the last few months.
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Best Construction and Trade Conferences: 30+ Events for 2022-2023
October 17, 2022 · 10 minute readConstruction Conferences 2023: Gain a fresh outlook on the construction world by attending one of these upcoming trade conferences.
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ONE-KEY™ Bluetooth® Tracking Tag Wins Pro Tool Innovation Award
September 19, 2022 · 2 minute readHonoring innovation in the power tool industry, the Pro Tool Innovation Award judges have recognized our new Bluetooth® tracker. Learn more!
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Joining Oracle Industry Lab, Milwaukee Tool provides an immersive One-Key experience
June 15, 2022 · 1 minute readMilwaukee Tool has brought ONE-KEY reporting & smart tools to Oracle's immersive Industry Lab in its Construction and Engineering segment.
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June 2022: Construction Industry News Roundup
June 6, 2022 · 7 minute readRecap: Construction Industry News 2022. Learn about what’s happening in the industry—from shifting materials costs to construction safety.
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How the Infrastructure Bill Will Impact the Development of Smart Cities
June 3, 2022 · 5 minute readRose from Renovated.com explores smart city development from the lens of the infrastructure bill.
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