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The Alarming Cost of Labor Productivity Losses in Construction
More hands on deck means increased productivity, so how can contractors cope when the construction industry is experiencing a massive labor shortage?
By Sarah Buchner
August 15, 2024
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by Sarah Buchner
Sarah Buchner is the founder and CEO, Trunk Tools.
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