372: Tech, trades, and transformation: a conversation with Travis Voss
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Engage with industry associations: Joining organizations like SMACNA provides valuable educational opportunities, networking, and access to best practices.
Address root causes of problems: Instead of just dealing with symptoms (like change orders), collaborate to fix fundamental issues in construction processes.
Prioritize process improvement: Technology alone isn't the solution; focus on optimizing processes, contracts, and planning to maximize efficiency.
Leverage peer groups: Networking with other professionals, whether formally through associations or informally through groups like 'The Construction Dorks', offers diverse perspectives and solutions.
Invest in digital transformation: Embrace technology to do more with existing resources and address labor shortages by improving planning, documentation, and safety.
Balance local and national insights: Benefit from both local chapter discussions on specific regional challenges and national associations' broad industry trends and standards.
Don't be 'too busy being busy': Take time to step back from daily tasks to work 'on the business' rather than just 'in the business', especially during slower periods.
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