June 24, 2024 from 9:15am to 10:15am Central Standard Time
Edlis Neeson Theater
Historically, construction companies have spent very little on R&D due to unknown ROIs and high initial investments. This has led to stagnating productivity and an ever-increasing need for labor. However, recent technological advancements, such as cloud computing, open-source software, and AI, have drastically reduced across-the-board R&D costs. The pivotal role of open innovation and collaboration is allowing every company a chance to control their own future by creating their own R&D initiatives. This talk will detail where to start and get the audience excited about innovating from the ground up.