MOVING MOUNTAINS


Innovation Key to Increasing Jobsite Productivity, Supporting our Workforce


BY PETER TATEISHI, CEO C


onstruction is a constantly evolving industry. Over the centuries, inno- vations have helped us build safer,


faster, stronger, and better. As the world around us continues to innovate and create new tools and partners for our jobsites, we must be nimble and adaptive to these innovations and the opportunities they present. Earlier this year, AGC of America


at its annual convention showcased several contractors who are integrating technology and innovations onto their jobsites. From robotics to AI, they were demonstrating in real time how the jobsite was becoming more productive with these tools and partners. Productivity conversations need to


be a top priority for our industry. When you look at productivity levels across all industries, construction has one of the slowest productivity growth rates in any sector. Tere are many reasons attributed to our slow productivity rate, from being risk-averse to an aging work- force, but technology and innovation are two of the biggest opportunities for the construction industry to change our trajectory in productivity. As our society seeks safer, faster, and


more cost-effective ways to build, lever- aging technology as a partner presents a


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real opportunity for our industry to meet the demands of owners and clients. We cannot look at technology as taking away, but as adding to our people’s abilities to do the job more effectively and efficiently. In a recent Adobe poll of Gen Z, they


reported that 70% of Gen Z were willing to change jobs if offered better technology that helped them do their jobs better. As we continue to face the daunting challenge of a retiring construction workforce, we need to attract Gen Z to careers in construction. It is imperative that this industry utilize all the tools and resources that will support them in doing their jobs well, and in a way where they believe and feel we are supporting them working smarter, not harder. Technology and innovation are devel-


oping and evolving at a rapid pace. We cannot afford to close our eyes to it, nor can we kick the can down the road for the next person to implement and perfect. Te time is now for our industry to embrace the present and work for a better future for the construction industry.


Published bi-monthly for members of the Associated General Contractors of California 3095 Beacon Boulevard West Sacramento, CA 95691 (916) 371-2422 www.agc-ca.org


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ADVERTISING DIRECTOR Carolyn Ward Association Vision (704) 677-3051 cward@associationvision.com


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