Category: Construction Safety Technology
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Construction’s Hidden Profit Center: How Procurement Can Transform the Bottom Line
The construction industry is at a critical juncture, with increasing pressures to build faster, to meet sustainability goals while also improving profitability. Historically, construction has lagged far behind other industries in adopting technological innovations, and inefficient procurement processes have often led to cost overruns, project delays, and massive material waste. However, a shift toward modern…
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Tech-Skilled Labor in Demand | For Construction Pros
Throughout the last several decades, software and technology innovations have taken construction — a historically tech-averse industry — to new horizons. From refining back-office operations to improving equipment performance, today’s tech is not only challenging the way the industry is accustomed to doing things, but also ushering in a new generation of tech-savvy contractors. While…
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How Dashcams are Enhancing Safety and Protecting Fleets From Fraud
Let’s face it — we live in a world where everything is prone to going viral. A recent epidemic that has taken the Internet and social media platforms by storm is auto insurance fraud attempts, thanks to the rapid adoption of dashcams. Dashcams have become essential for businesses reliant on vehicles and heavy equipment. They…
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Autonomy and Cybersecurity on the Jobsite
Autonomy in the industrial and commercial transportation (ICT) industry is racing forward. After all, semi-autonomous and autonomous construction, mining and agriculture vehicles are advantageous, offering benefits in terms of safety, efficiency and sustainability, which can have a positive effect on the bottom line. As it stands today, vehicles in the mining and construction industries are…
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ACPA Announces Safety Training for Concrete Contractors at WOC
The American Concrete Pumping Association (ACPA) announced the launch of the Coworker Safety Training program this week at World of Concrete. According to the ACPA: Designed for contractors who work with and around concrete pumps, the program aims to bolster safety and education for more than 56,000 concrete contractors across the U.S. The Coworker Safety…
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Trimble Tackles Tech and Autonomy Solutions
Trimble Dimensions 2024, held Nov. 11-13, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada, is an annual conference organized by software, hardware and services company Trimble, bringing together professionals across the geospatial, construction, agriculture and transportation industries. The three-day event featured keynote presentations, hands-on training, networking opportunities and exhibits showcasing the latest innovations and solutions in construction technology…
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AlignOps: Driving Results for Contractors
*This content is sponsored by AlignOps. In an industry where efficiency, safety, and cost control can make or break a project, AlignOps is stepping up as a game-changer for contractors, builders, and project managers. With recent product enhancements, this comprehensive operations management platform is transforming how construction companies approach job site workflows, asset management, safety,…