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Future of machine control: collaborative innovation, AI, and connected ecosystems

January 17, 2024

Join Guy Woodford in the Third World Highways Roundtable on Connected Construction as industry leaders explore the future landscape of machine control technologies. Uncover insights from top suppliers like Hexagon and Trimble on the pivotal role of collaboration, the integration of AI, and the importance of connected ecosystems for driving innovation in construction. Discover the bid-to-build process, initiatives to empower small contractors, and the transformative potential of AI in enhancing efficiency and resource optimisation.

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