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Overcoming Obstacles to Drive Digital Transformation in Construction
There are still challenges when it comes to adopting digital transformation in the construction sector.
By Val Ziavras
January 8, 2023
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by Val Ziavras
Val Ziavras is an engineer in the NFPA technical services division where she contributes to the development of technical content for NFPA. Previously, she served as the staff liaison for the Fire Code Technical Committee and several Safety to Life and Building Code Technical Committees. Prior to joining NFPA, Ziavras worked at a consulting engineering firm designing sprinkler systems. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and Master of Science degree in Fire Protection Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Ziavras is also a registered professional engineer in the discipline of fire protection in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
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