Business

Four Ways Contractors Can Prepare for the Emergence of Smart Cities
Construction firms can either wait to become irrelevant as digital natives continue to set the expectations for smart cities, or they can lead this movement and have a significant impact.
By Annalisa Enrile and Oliver Ritchie
April 24, 2019
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by Annalisa Enrile
Dr. Annalisa Enrile is a Clinical Professor at the University of Southern California Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work. Dr. Enrile has been working in the anti-trafficking movement since 1993 as a researcher, advocate, activist and practitioner.
by Oliver Ritchie
Oliver Ritchie is the Vice President, Technology and Innovation at CMiC, the creator of the most advanced construction management software. Oliver is a results driven professional with expertise in product design, development and strategy of flagship technologies.
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