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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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Report: Investments in Construction Technology at All-Time High

Construction technology is a growing market. The construction industry, including glass and glazing, is facing declining productivity, high material costs, a labor shortage and increased construction spending. Technology could solve many of those challenges. According to a new report from … Continue reading

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Construction Industry No Longer Getting Left Behind in Technology

Historically, the construction sector is much slower to adopt new technology compared to other industries. But, it’s been turning a corner in recent years. The Associated General Contractors of America recently held a webinar titled “Construction Technology: Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow,” … Continue reading

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