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Connecting the Dots: How Cloud Platforms Enable a Connected Approach to Construction Success

by Ray Bagley | Oct 17, 2020
Productivity | Technology

Technology advances put construction companies on solid ground for improved long-term resilience. Companies that act quickly and collaborate seamlessly are best poised for success.

Five Tried-and-True Strategies to Keep Projects Moving During a Recession

by Erik Hayden | Oct 15, 2020
Business | Business Development | Economy | Productivity | Project Management

COVID-19 is causing many to rethink expectations and timelines, but they don’t all have to. Developers and investors can move forward by recognizing how to take advantage of a down market—and practicing patience.

Construction Technology and Software Rundown: Oct. 16, 2020

by Marla McIntyre | Oct 14, 2020
Accounting | Drones / UAV’s | Productivity | Technology

Here's a rundown of the latest in construction technology and software.

Is Construction Technology Ready for Launch?

by Matthew Carli | Oct 12, 2020
Productivity | Technology

With technology, there is the potential for transparency, and with that, higher customization and productivity. Construction is an interconnected industry with a bright future and room for growth.

Virtual Reality for Construction Meetings: What Works Now

by Hugh Seaton | Oct 9, 2020
Productivity | Technology

With the advent of high-quality, low-cost virtual reality gear, powerful meeting software and an expanding kit of tools, VR as a breakthrough construction meeting technology has finally begun to bear fruit.

How Construction Firms Can Benefit From Digital Transformation and Drone Technology

by Matt Brown | Oct 5, 2020
Dispute Resolution | Drones / UAV’s | Productivity | Technology

Harnessing automation, integrating drones and finding the right technology partners can give contractors actionable site intelligence, increase efficiencies, improve resiliency and keep projects on track.

Digital Twin: Hip or Hype?

by Donna Huey | Oct 4, 2020
Data Analytics | Productivity | Technology

A digital twin, or digital replica, can accelerate and automate planning, design, construction, operation and maintenance of a building.

News Briefs: October 2020

by Construction Executive | Oct 1, 2020
Business | News Briefs | Nuts + Bolts | Productivity

Great American Outdoors Act approved, prevailing wage expanded in Minneapolis and more.
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