Horizons Spring/Summer 2019

ensure that a job is being constructed to the proper specifications, as well as analyze the progress of a project. By using drones, construction companies are able to get the job done faster than with traditional methods which reduces the amount of time in the field and in turn the amount of labor hours incurred. Robots As a shortage of skilled labor continues in the construction industry, robots may become more common, albeit current use is fairly limited. As breakthroughs in robotics technology continue and full automation of tasks becomes possible, the application of robots in the construction industry will grow as well.

In the not too distant future, robotics could help fill the skilled labor gap and allow projects to be completed in a faster and safer manner, all while reducing job costs over time. Construction management teams should consider the proper application of technology and data analytics and weigh the cost of implementing the new initiatives versus the overall benefit. Some of the ideas may provide more savings than others to various contractors. However, management teams need to be considering these items in order to stay ahead of their competition and try to improve their bottom line.

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RubinBrown provides services to general contractors, specialty subcontractors and related companies in the construction industry. For more information, visit www.RubinBrown.com/Construction .

Ken Van Bree, CPA, CGMA Partner-In-Charge Construction Services Group 314.290.3429 ken.van.bree@rubinbrown.com

Mark Jansen, CPA, CGMA Partner Construction Services Group 314.290.3208 mark.jansen@rubinbrown.com

Matt Beerbower, CPA Partner Construction Services Group 303.952.1252 matt.beerbower@rubinbrown.com

Tim McCarhy, CPA Manager Construction Services Group 314.290.3473 tim.mccarthy@rubinbrown.com

Chris Coleman, CPA, CCIFP Partner Construction Services Group 314.290.3263 chris.coleman@rubinbrown.com

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