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February 13, 2019
Internet of Things (IoT) Trends & Insights for Construction

Internet of Things (IoT) uses data to optimize operations and can make a difference in the way you build and maintain facilities and prepare for repairs. Find out what we learned from our recent Data Trends Webinar about the journey to connectivity with IoT in construction.

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September 20, 2018
What the Data Says: Steel Construction Cost Trendcasting

As the leader in construction data, software and expertise, we regularly examine the long-term cost trends of the industry’s most vital materials. Matthew Kelliher-Gibson, Data Scientist at Gordian, discusses current cost trends for steel in America.

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August 1, 2018
Building Relationships Means Better Building Projects

Think about some projects that went well, those delivered on budget and on target. Why did they go well? In all likelihood, a healthy dose of collaboration that circulated amongst all parties created the foundation for strong relationships.

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July 26, 2018
Key Takeaways - Step by Step: How to Build a Better Estimate

Certified Estimating Professional Rory Woolsey hosted "Step by Step: How to Build a Better Estimate," a webinar sponsored by Gordian in partnership with Engineering News Record. Bringing more than 40 years of construction industry experience to the presentation, Rory walked attendees through the estimate creation process and provided tips for addressing challenges to cost estimating. Here are a few key takeaways from the webinar.

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June 28, 2018
Reshaping the Regulatory Environment to Improve Construction Productivity

If construction productivity is to experience the type of growth other industries, such as manufacturing, have experienced, government regulation needs to evolve. Our Vice President of Government and Regulatory Affairs explains five changes governments could make to add productivity to the construction industry.

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