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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Milwaukee® Tool Joins Construction Progress Coalition for 2022 AEC iSummit
Milwaukee® Tool recently joined the Construction Progress Coalition for its 2022 AEC Integration Summit. Learn more!
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April 2022: What’s New in One-Key?
Recent 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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ONE-KEY™ News: We’ve Streamlined Support Articles. Here’s How!
We’ve updated how we approach creating and organizing support article content, so you’ll be able to find what you’re looking for, faster.
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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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