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“ IT ’ S THE PERFECT ENTRY POINT FOR YOUNG PEOPLE LOOKING TO PURSUE A CAREER IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY ”

Q . WHAT ARE THE KEY FEATURES ?

» At the heart of Construo lies its question-answering engine , along similar ( but more subject-focused ) lines to Quora . It boasts a number of unique features , including easily discoverable video and written reference resources , and the ability for both seasoned and aspiring professionals to form global networks with their peers . Construo ’ s upvoting / downvoting system ensures that the best questions and answers remain prominent on the portal – rather than becoming buried in a feed as they would , for example , on LinkedIn . As Construo . io builds its member base , its roadmap includes adding exciting services that include various cloud tools designed to help SMEs , a comprehensive , AI-driven advertising , jobs and events platform , along with a wealth of other features .

Q . HOW DOES IT APPEAL TO GRADUATES ?

» It ’ s the perfect entry point for young people looking to pursue a career in the construction industry . In what is a physically fragmented industry – especially given the current situation – it gives them the chance to amass useful contacts , and to tap into Construo ’ s vast well of buildingrelated knowledge by asking questions .

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