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Transforming the Construction Industry, One Robot at a Time
Becoming an innovative force is not an easy feat for any company. But for Barton Malow, robotics technology is a competitive difference-maker.
By Daniel Stone
September 27, 2018
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by Daniel Stone
For 22 years Daniel Stone has helped turn Barton Malow into one of the most innovative companies in the construction industry. As Innovation Leader, he keeps his ears to the ground and his eyes toward the future on the lookout for new opportunities. Whether it’s 3D laser scanning at jobsites or brick-laying robotics, Stone continues to lead new efforts to make Barton Malow an industry tour de force.
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