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[VIDEO] Overcoming Construction Defects for Better Productivity

James J. Adrian, Bradley University discusses how quantitative creativity can solve some of the issues that are part of the industry

Jan 17, 2017

James J. Adrian, Bradley University discusses how quantitative creativity can solve some of the issues that are part of the industry

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