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Technology: Construction's Next Frontier
If construction companies want to stay competitive, they have to adopt technology.
By Romy Maunz
July 13, 2023
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by Romy Maunz
Romy Maunz - Business Director, Software, Building Solutions, Hexagon Geosystems
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