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Technology, the Pandemic and the Future of the Construction Industry
Companies that leverage digital technologies to meet demand for remote communication and collaboration will complete more projects faster with higher margins
By Craig "Tooey" Courtemanche
November 30, 2021
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by Craig "Tooey" Courtemanche
Craig “Tooey” F. Courtemanche, Jr. is the Founder, CEO, President, and Chairman of the Board of Procore. He founded Procore in 2002 with a mission to connect everyone in construction on a global platform and is passionate about bringing together two often disparate worlds: construction and software. Tooey has always been a builder—whether working as an apprentice in a carpentry shop, as a real estate developer, or founding software companies. Under his leadership, Procore has grown to become a leading global provider of construction management software, connecting over 2 million users across 150+ countries. Today Procore trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker PCOR.
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