eBook: AI-Powered Communication Management - #1 Pre-Construction

By Kristinan Vilibić

Welcome to our new eBook series, 'AI-Powered Communication Management.' In this series, we will focus on the pivotal role of communication between construction project stakeholders. We will explore how AI and tools like ChatGPT can transform stakeholder communication, ensuring efficiency, clarity, and effectiveness.

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