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Six Construction Technology and Management Trends to Watch in 2021
After weathering the challenges of COVID-19 in 2020, look for these trends to shape construction in 2021: safety, infrastructure spending, remote work, recruiting, protectionism and green building.
By Lauren Lake
March 15, 2021
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by Lauren Lake
Lauren Lake has been highlighted on several lists of top entrepreneurs in the industry, including the Forbes Manufacturing & Industry 30 Under 30. Bridgit construction software company is located in Kitchener, Ontario. Autodesk recently led an investment round that pumped $9.4 million into Bridgit.
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