2017_CommitteesAnnualReport_Final

BL APPLICATION SOFTWARE TEAM: BLAST

MISSION ■ ■ Prioritizing and identifying areas of improvement, challenges and areas of focus for the Company specific to software and technology.

2017 YEAR IN REVIEW BLAST Focus Area | Awareness / Communication ■ ■ Published 4 BLAST Newsletters issued (Quarterly). ■ ■ Participated in ESOP Events – “Save the Unicorn” usage of the intranet. ■ ■ Sent Company-wide email regarding Pinnacle subscription uses (On- Demand learning/training and tech. support for AutoDesk programs). ■ ■ BL Branding reminder. ■ ■ Coordinated with Dave Parent regarding IT initiatives: ○○ Network upgrades ○○ Smart Screens ○○ Machine Upgrades ■ ■ Coordination for support during Orientations. BLAST Focus Area | Software ■ ■ Drones - Researched and discussed drone usage and software (Company-wide – All Disciplines). ■ ■ SiteOps - Purchased. ■ ■ Pinnacle – Upgrade, usage and awareness

○○ Staff has the most current version of software ○○ Staff starting to utilize tech. support functionality ■ ■ Rollout of Autodesk 2018 products.