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Five Ways to Accelerate Construction. Phillip.fry@gc…. Wed, 12/09/2020 - 17:29. Effective strategies to stay on schedule in the COVID era & beyond. GCP Applied Technologies. December 09, 2020. Effective strategies to stay on schedule in the COVID era & beyond. From extreme weather to inadequate supply of workers, construction projects are prone to disruptions.
4 Tips to Help Your Team Navigate a Remote-Work Environment. Elizabeth Manning. Thu, 12/10/2020 - 22:09. We may look back on 2020 as the most crucial year in the remote work revolution. Millions of workers are now doing their jobs from home, and companies as large as Twitter have already announced employees never have to return to the office. The future of business is here, and it is increasingly virtual.
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13 Construction Technology Trends to Watch. Elizabeth Manning. Wed, 12/09/2020 - 05:20. The world’s rapid transformation from manual processes to digital technologies is empowering the industry. Construction companies are now provided with unprecedented levels of transparency, choice and convenience. With enhanced capabilities, there is an increased demand for higher quality, greater safety and timely completion of projects.
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