Technology
Attracting and Nurturing the Next Wave of Construction Professionals
What do millennials and generation Z want from their professional careers and how can contractors effectively gain their attention? The answers may lie with technology.
By Matt Harris
March 21, 2019
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by Matt Harris
Matt Harris is Vice President and General Manager at Portland-Ore.-based Trimble Viewpoint, a construction management division of industrial technology company Trimble. He is responsible for Trimble Viewpoint’s overall business, including its long-range strategy and execution while leading a global team who is passionate about making a difference with construction technology.
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