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The Domino Effect of Labor, Construction and AI
Tech can improve productivity, creating less waste and reducing the need for large crews.
By Richard Harpham
September 27, 2022
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by Richard Harpham
Richard Harpham is the Chief Revenue Officer of Slate Technologies, an AI platform that maximizes efficiency and costs for the construction industry. Prior to Slate, he led the software commercialization efforts for construction startup Katerra, which was a technology-driven off-site construction company.
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