[VIDEO] Sage Construction Researches Evolving Technology Solutions for Workforce Shortage

Sage is trying to find ways to use evolving technology, like drones and robots, to help fill the gap.

March 11, 2020

Sage North America

Sage Construction says that the worker shortage is one issue that continues to pop up in its Sage and AGC research each year. According to Dustin Anderson, vice president with Sage Construction and Real Estate, Sage is trying to find ways to use evolving technology, like drones and robots, to help fill the gap.

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