EPISODE 426: Research shows that 13% of a construction professional’s workday is spent looking for information that they need to do their jobs. Let that sink in. But is technology alone the answer to this crisis? In this week’s special episode, live from The ECC Future Leaders Conference, I’m joined by industry experts Tannis Liviniuk and Nathan Wood to discuss the ongoing challenges in construction communication and collaboration. We’ll dive into how construction teams are often bogged down by using too many platforms, leading to inefficiencies and data loss. We also tackle the importance of culture and process alignment, why owners need to understand their tech stack, the most impactful technologies to date, and more. Don’t miss out–tune in now! Key Takeaways:  Introduction (00:00) Project collaboration and communication defined (02:09) Challenges of using multiple communication systems (07:10) Most impactful and widely-adopted tech to date (14:39) How to fix communication and collaboration issues (17:47) Addressing labor shortages in construction (19:43) Why owners and leaders need to understand their tech stack (27:40) The future of contracts (33:38)  Importance of flexible tech ecosystems (39:55) Standardization in construction tech (44:29) Episode wrap-up (50:12) Additional Resources: Listen to the show at: https://thecontechcrew.com  Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thecontechcrew  —  Follow Tannis Liviniuk on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tannisliviniuk/ Follow Nathan Wood on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanaec/ —  The ConTech Crew is a construction news podcast dedicated to keeping you up to date with all the latest in construction technology.  Give us a follow so you never miss an episode!