How Technology Can Capture Construction's Productivity Opportunity

Three Volvo info graphics define the scope of the construction productivity opportunity and show how today's technology can help the industry reach its potential

February 15, 2018

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Volvo Construction Equipment contends that if construction-industry productivity catches up with that of the rest of the world's economy, half of the world's infrastructure needs would be met.

The info graphics below describe how Volvo believes:

Drones
Artificial Intelligence
Connectivity
Electromobility

can help achieve that.

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