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Increasing Productivity, Collaboration and Efficiency: Cloud-Based Estimating's Time to Shine

Cloud-based estimating helps contractors streamline processes, collaborate with remote workers and improve the accuracy of data for faster, more competitive estimates.
By Chris Peppler
November 13, 2020
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by Chris Peppler
As Trimble’s vice president of platform and product, Chris Peppler is focused on integrated technology ecosystems and data interoperability for architects, engineers and construction companies, as well as the owners and managers of public and private infrastructure projects.

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