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Collaboration is the #1 Skill Necessary for Construction Success

Wayne Rivers
By Wayne Rivers
11 minutes

After all his time working with contractors, Dennis has arrived at the conclusion that collaboration is the #1 skill necessary for success in today’s construction world. What does he mean by collaboration, and when must you employ it to maximize your success?

Please tune in this week as Dennis outlines his rationale for why collaboration is so vital, the most crucial times for bringing it front and center, and some tips on how to collaborate. What would you add to Dennis’ thoughts? Please share with us in the comments section.

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