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Why Contractors Are Slower to Adopt New Technology (and Why They Shouldn’t Be)

With the explosion of construction specific software and technology in recent years, why are contractors slow to adopt?
By Michel Richer
December 15, 2021
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by Michel Richer
Michel Richer got his start in the construction industry at an early age with a local restoration company. Michel is driven to propel the construction industry forward by helping to eliminate outdated, ineffective processes. 

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