Taking a More Active Role with Technology


Construction is no stranger to this reality, but we are one of the slowest industries adopting these advancements. Te disruption technology is creating is that of happening “to us,” not “with us.” Tose creating solutions to


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construction problems rarely come from industry. Outside companies who are impacted by our work, or barriers within our work, are finding solutions to overcome what they perceive are our limitations and inefficiencies. Tey are solving national and global problems, and cost is a driving factor. We know that our industry is full of “doers,” and it is because of this mindset that we take for granted that technology could ever replace us – until it does. As we look


forward, the construction industry needs to take a more active role in designing the impact technology will have on our industry. Tat does not


echnology in every industry is rapidly evolving and impacting the way we work and do business.


work and jobsites, we recognize the solutions we should be driving. Acknowl-


edging the impacts will allow us to influence the change we want, and proactive engagement is what smart contractors must choose as we look forward. Our industry’s future is one with


more technology, artificial intelligence, and robotics. It is not just coming, it is here.


AGC of AGC of California


and the entire industry need to be engaged


in a constant dialogue around technology


and its impacts on the construction industry.


mean jumping in and testing everything out there, but it does mean being proactive and recognizing that the way we do business can be better. When we recognize the oppor- tunities that technology can bring to our


California and the entire industry need to be engaged in a constant dialogue around technology and its impacts on the construction industry. We will endeavor together to influence and drive change that is happening with the industry, and we will continue to have open dialogue around best practices and help members


and the construction industry adopt and adapt to this ever-evolving world.


Peter Tateishi, CEO AGC of California


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California Constructor


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