Looking to 2020, the anticipated theme of the global economy is uncertainty, as countries around the world wait for clarity over future trading arrangements. Construction activity will slow as long as these geopolitical discussions linger.
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Construction can catch up to other industries by embracing predictive analytics, better use of 3D modeling, AI and other efficiency-enhancing technologies.