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The connected jobsite is slowly becoming a reality as projects move toward clean
fuels, satellite-guided machinery, wireless communications and paperless construction
to make projects more efficient. One brownfield-site construction manager in New York
State is making strides, but he thinks construction still has much to learn. |
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No one doubts that the growing level of technology on construction machinery will
continue to escalate at a rapid rate. A look at other industries gives hints of what is
coming, but many would be surprised where else designers look for inspiration. |
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As thousands gathered in Las Vegas March 10 for construction's mega show, members of the Associated General Contractors met with industry experts to ponder the future. |
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Will today's capital investments be worthless in 10 years? Trying to navigate the regulatory maze is like driving through a thick fog without a road map. But some contractors are planning for ever-growing pressures to clean up without going bankrupt.
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Will Rudolf Diesel's dream of clean biofuels become a reality? Scientists and private investors now are working hard to end the world's addiction to fossil fuels. |
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Technicians are a squeaky wheel in today's personnel crisis, but a heavy-equipment dealer in the Upper Midwest has found a slick way to work around the problem. |
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Equipment leaders can shape the future of construction. |
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General Motors, Chrysler unveil hybrid pickups |
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Hydrogen's potential as a future fuel gathers momentum |
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Recruiting mishaps will push manufacturing to the Far East. |
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The world is ready for powerful technological change |
