Tag: Trap
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The Great R&D Divide: China, Europe, and the Profitability Trap
I found interesting data comparing R&D spending among the largest Chinese and European construction companies in a recent Construction Briefing article. The Chinese giants easily led in dollars spent, dwarfing their European counterparts. The leaderboard Chinese state-owned construction giants invest billions of dollars annually in R&D. Here are some examples: China State Construction Engineering Corp (CSCEC):…
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Don’t fall into the apples-to-apples trap
Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Chad Prinkey is CEO of Well Built Construction Consulting, a Baltimore-based firm that delivers strategic consulting, facilitation services and peer roundtables for construction executives. Opinions are the author’s own. Buyers of all types have been using the…
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Why Going 100% High-Tech Might Be a Sustainability Trap
Is building everything smarter really the smartest path to sustainability? The growing push to digitize industry and infrastructure often overlooks the hidden costs of high-tech solutions, from the energy demands of data centers to the environmental toll of producing and discarding electronics. While digital tools can help optimize processes, an overreliance on them can create…
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The Link Up: A $30 Lamp Em Loves, Jess’ VERY Cool Summer Top, And A Magical Ant Trap
Happy Sunday, everyone! It’s been a busy but good week, and we were SO excited to finally reveal the rest of the farmhouse landscaping. It’s beyond a dream (especially in person). Aside from that, Jess is back from her vacation, and there’s a big ole shoot week happening at the farm, so trust us when…