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Three Things from the Pandemic to Hold On to

Wayne Rivers
By Wayne Rivers
8 minutes

This sounds a little nuts, doesn’t it? As we have eased back into the new normal, most of us simply want to put the disruption and uncertainties of the pandemic behinds us. Dennis, however, has a very different and worthwhile take on some of the lessons learned during that period.

Please tune in this week as Dennis outlines three construction innovations that the pandemic inspired (required?) and the valid reasons smart contractors ought to hold on to them. What innovative behaviors did the pandemic or other “black swan events” create at your business? Please share with us in the comments.

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