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Construction Growth and Infrastructure Investment Create Jobs, But How Will We Fill Them?

The construction labor shortage can be resolved by capturing the career interests of millennial and GenZ workers. Read the blog to learn how.

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OpenBIM & Connected Construction: Odd Couple or Dynamic Duo?

Read about the complementary relationship between openBIM and Connected Construction, and how they can improve construction efficiency, safety, and sustainability.

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How Digital As-Builts Make American Infrastructure Safer, More Efficient, and More Sustainable

Learn about the potential of digital as-builts to improve the sustainability, safety, and efficiency of civil infrastructure assets.

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[VIDEO] What will construction jobs look like in the future?

In an ever-changing industry, we thought we'd ask what the future of construction will look like and the jobs that it may require. Hear from Trimble experts as they give their opinion on the matter.

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Kicking Dirt, Closing Email, and Podcasting for the Next Generation: A Conversation with Bob Hildebranski

Senior construction engineer and podcaster Bob Hildebranski answers our questions about the best and worst parts of technology, and mentoring the next generation of construction workers.

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To Address the Construction Labor Shortage, Take Cues from the Military

Learn some surprising ways the construction industry can solve the construction labor shortage and attract skilled construction laborers.

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20 of the Best Design and Construction Conferences for 2022-2023

Check out these best global design and construction conferences for 2022-2023, covering everything from prefab and design-build to finance and more sustainable construction.

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WEBINAR: Connected Construction: How Tech Is Transforming an Industry

Watch experts from GlobalData and Trimble explore the connected construction transformation and what it means for your organization and the construction industry as a whole.

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How Civil Contractors Can Seize Infrastructure Project Opportunities

American infrastructure is aging, and the need for significant investment provides a huge opportunity for civil contractors. The new administration has earmarked $2 trillion for infrastructure...

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[VIDEO] Re-thinking the Supply Chain in Construction

Hear from a few Trimble employees on how owners, contractors, and other stakeholders can re-think the supply chain in construction.

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Asset Owners Have Digitized Their Internal Workflows. What's the Next Frontier?

Trimble's Chris Bell explains the state of digital workflows for today's asset owner, and how they are leading transformation for other stakeholders and across the project lifecycle.

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Do Design-Build Firms Have an Edge In Recruiting and Retaining Talent?

Are design-build construction firms more attractive to younger generations of workers? We wade through the data to see if this project delivery type can benefit your labor shortage battle.

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5 Ways to Boost Construction Profit Through Social Responsibility

This guide will discuss several areas where construction companies can do business in a socially responsible way. We’ll cover the challenges they face, and practical suggestions for overcoming them.

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10 Positive Construction Trends to Come Out of COVID-19

COVID-19 has sped up the pace of change in the construction industry - something that's not unwelcome. Here's 10 of the best positive construction trends we've seen.

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Construction in Space vs. Green Building: Is It a Contest?

In a notoriously risky, labor-strapped industry, can we afford to pursue both? And more importantly, should we?

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How Can Construction Solve the Labor Shortage and Retain Talent?

Experts Answer Construction's Toughest Questions: Part 3

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WEBINAR: How Technology is Helping Contractors Thrive in the New Normal

What does the digital transformation look like in practice? In this webinar, a panel of industry experts explore the different ways contractors are using technology to thrive in the new normal.

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Safety Pays: Chatting with the Safest Construction Company In America

Safety is one of the biggest challenges in construction, so maintaining an impeccable safety record is an impressive feat.

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Are You and Your Clients Ready for AFDD?

As an electrical designer in the UK, Arc Fault Detection Devices (AFDD) will inevitably become a key concern in your day-to-day workflow. Here’s everything you need to know.

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The General Contractor's Guide to the Modern Connected Jobsite

This guide explores general contractor responsibilities, customer expectations, the concept of “the connected jobsite”, and the tools a GC should have in their virtual “toolbox” to optimize projects.

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