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09/04/2018

New White Paper: Overcoming The Productivity Puzzle In UK Construction

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A new Donseed white paper has put the spotlight on the productivity puzzle facing the UK construction industry and highlighted the need for further technology adoption.

The productivity issue is a significant one confronting all corners of society today and this latest white paper details how construction companies can work together to save time and resources by using technology.

Written by the team at Donseed, who provide leading biometric workplace management solutions to the construction industry, the white paper considers the challenges facing construction companies as well as the multiple opportunities and benefits that further technology adoption in the supply chain could bring.
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The white paper suggests that while national questions may require long-term visionary thinking from government, construction companies can do a lot today to improve their own fortunes.

The white paper focuses on;

• The outlook for construction companies

• Why construction need to keep-up

• New ways of working smarter

• The right level of decision-making

To download the white paper for free, visit here.

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