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Technology Adoption Varies Across General Contractors and Processes

An analysis of technology trends by Dodge Construction Network (DCN) and Smartapp.com found that most general contractors do not use technology to automate project and construction management processes. The study, Optimizing Digital Project Management SmartMarket Brief, examined how general contractors … Continue reading

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Want to Beat the Heat? Slap on Some Wearable Tech

Construction technology wears many hardhats, improving safety and enhancing productivity for the many tradespeople who step onto a jobsite. For glaziers, the various forms of technology can include everything from robotic manipulators to advanced data collection and drones for improved … Continue reading

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Is COVID-19 Paving the Way for a Changed Construction Industry?

The construction industry historically has been a slow adopter of technology and digitization, but the COVID-19 crisis could force it to change more rapidly, according to a report from management consulting firm McKinsey & Company. The report, titled “How construction … Continue reading

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Report: Technology Adoption Can Help Mitigate Risk for Contractors

While contractors, including contract glaziers, are still hesitant to use technology to manage risk, technology use is being implemented by many firms, according to the recent report, “Using Technology to Improve Risk Management in Construction,” by Dodge Data & Analytics … Continue reading

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Report: Time Spent on Non-Optimal Activities Costs the Construction Industry Billions Annually

The U.S. will spend approximately $177.5 billion in labor costs on non-optimal activities in 2018, according to a recently released report from construction productivity software company PlanGrid. The report asked survey respondents about how construction companies spend time on the … Continue reading

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