Trimble’s goal for the facilities is to train students in construction technology techniques, Northcutt said. The labs will feature high-end technology key to the industry, which educators can use to train students. Purdue’s, for example, contains a broad range of Trimble’s geospatial and construction products and software solutions.
Getting college students interested in construction technology is key to keeping projects staffed. Construction’s labor needs are dire — a February analysis by Associated Builders and Contractors found that the industry would need to hire 546,000 workers to match demand in 2023. ABC also predicts that demand for labor increases by 3,620 jobs for every $1 billion in new spending.
