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This is course #1 in the Core Series of courses on The Construction Collaborative. If you are just joining The Construction Collaborative, this is the place to start. The five courses that make up the Core Series of courses form the heart of our philosophy. Complete the core series of courses to earn your badge and advance here on the site! The series starts with this course on embracing technology in construction. I'll talk about what that means, some of the potential pitfalls, and where I think everyone should start. Advance your career and join in the effort to make the construction industry a better place to work! ABOUT THE CORE SERIES: At the heart of The Construction Collaborative are a few core beliefs; things we believe hold the keys to a better future in the construction industry. The Core Series of courses here at cmsocial.net introduces five core concepts which include: 1. Technology needs to play a pivotal role in the industry and in your career 2. Lean Construction is great, but it is not going to solve all your problems 3. Reducing re-work and improving throughput should be two of your top goals 4. Depending on where you are in your career, you need to either find a mentor, or be a mentor 5. You need to understand the difference between complicated and complex and why this difference matters