Technology

Technology—The Future of the Construction Industry

While technology streamlines construction, workers must hone their skills and learn new technologies to be competitive in a labor market influenced by software, robots and machines.
By Robert Mercado and Michelle Johnson
March 16, 2020
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by Robert Mercado

Robert Mercado, CPA, CCIFP, is based in Marcum’s New Haven, Conn. Office, where he specializes in conducting, reviewing and analyzing financial information for construction contractors, manufacturers and service corporations. Marcum LLP’s Construction Services group provides audit, consulting, and taxation services to clients ranging from start-ups to multi-billion-dollar enterprises. Marcum LLP's Construction Services group provides audit, consulting, and taxation services to clients ranging from start-ups to multi-billion-dollar enterprises and publishes the annual Marcum National Construction Survey, the quarterly Marcum Commercial Construction Index, the Marcum PAS Contractor Compensation Quarterly, and the annual Marcum JOLT Survey Analysis of construction employment trends--and presents an ongoing series of industry summits and technical webinars focused on the unique needs of construction contractors.

 

by Michelle Johnson

Michelle Johnson, CPA, has more than 20 years of experience in public accounting, specializing in audit, tax and other financial services for privately held businesses. Marcum LLP's Construction Services group provides audit, consulting and taxation services to clients ranging from start-ups to multi-billion-dollar enterprises.

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