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CANB-Moncton Northeast launches Tech Talk series to promote
CANB-MONCTON NORTHEAST LAUNCHES TECH TALK SERIES TO PROMOTE INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY IN THE INDUSTRY
Construction is evolving into a techsavvy industry, and innovation and attracting a younger workforce are top priorities for CANB-Moncton Northeast. In fact, innovation is one of five key strategic priorities that are part of the association’s three-year strategic plan.
“Technology, including artificial intelligence, drones, and exoskeletons, are a few innovative ways our industry will be able to meet the challenges of constructing in the 21st century,” says Nadine Fullarton, president of CANB-Moncton Northeast. “Not only are workforce shortages propelling the use of more innovative ways to deliver valuable assets to clients, but by adopting some of these new technologies, it can benefit members by improving safety, reducing waste, creating sustainable infrastructure, and increasing overall productivity.”
The COVID-19 pandemic is playing an integral role in pushing members to think outside of the box while developing innovative ways to continue working despite the ongoing health and safety guidelines due to the pandemic. While the pandemic has been tremendously difficult for everyone worldwide, the association sees it as an opportunity to propel the industry forward in using technology to better compete on the national and world stage.
Tech Talks are one way the association is educating members on what is out there for new technology and innovative practices. The inaugural Tech Talk featured James Benham, popular podcast host of “The ConTech Crew” was a successful foray for members into learning how AEC companies can implement technology into a real return on investment. From there, other Tech Talks have featured funding partners in New Brunswick who are there to support members’ access to capital to develop new ideas and practices. In addition, CANBMoncton Northeast partnered with the CCA CONtact Mentorship Program, which helps entrepreneurs and innovators launch, modify, and expand their products or service for industry adoption.
“Tech Talks are one way we are providing education and resources to our members on what is out there for them in terms of new technology. Beyond that we are looking to develop a resource section on our website to provide them with what they need to navigate all the opportunities out there when it comes to innovation,” says Matthew Carreau, chair of the innovation committee.
Members can find information on upcoming Tech Talks at www.mneca. ca, as well as other resources for construction innovation.
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