Fraud Prevention in Construction is More Critical Than You Think

Hear about the prevalence of fraud in construction, the steps contractors can take to identify and mitigate risks and the role technology can play in prevention.

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Becky Schultz
Jan 25, 2021
GrowthForce
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In this episode of the Digging Deeper podcast, Stephen King, president and CEO of GrowthForce, discusses the prevalence, and costs, of fraud in the construction industry, especially among smaller businesses; the steps contractors can take to identify and mitigate risks; and the role technology can play in fraud prevention. 

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