Equipment
The Unintended Consequences of Proprietary Equipment on Construction
Contractors and architects often select proprietary equipment to achieve short-term financial goals and streamline development, but they should be mindful of the hidden dangers in closed-system construction.
By Liz Mathews
March 6, 2019
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