As green construction gains a legitimate foothold, and more companies are becoming eco-conscious in their building methods, scientists and biotech firms are discovering new ways of side-stepping the need for emitting C02, or even recapturing … about “Upcycling” Methods are Converting Pollutants into Building Materials
“Upcycling” Methods are Converting Pollutants into Building Materials
Remote Monitoring Technology in Construction
It wasn’t long ago that monitoring construction sites required a live foreman on-site, clipboard in hand, to keep tabs on job progress, monitor for safety issues, prevent theft and ensure workers were doing what they … about Remote Monitoring Technology in Construction
GPS Technology Keeping Construction on Track
GPS has found a home in construction for everything from grading and surveying to monitoring vehicle usage to planning routes and allocating material and labor resources. The technology adds a degree of automation and precision … about GPS Technology Keeping Construction on Track
Automation in the Construction Industry
The point has finally been reached where the robotic future we’ve been promised for decades seems on the verge of coming true. With that comes many questions about what human workers’ role will be in … about Automation in the Construction Industry
Unified Communications Methods in Construction
For construction companies, very little work is done from the confines of an office. Much of the in-the-trenches work gets done remotely, with many companies juggling multiple projects on construction sites scattered throughout the country … about Unified Communications Methods in Construction
Causes and Prevention of Cancer in the Construction Industry
Workers in the construction industry develop certain types of cancer at higher rates than the general population. While the word “cancer” creates a visceral response of fear in anyone who hears it, there are ways … about Causes and Prevention of Cancer in the Construction Industry
Not-So-Good Vibrations: Is Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) In Your Future?
As if working in construction doesn’t come with a host of health and safety hazards, tools commonly used by construction laborers, trade personnel, and other manual workers have been found to create a constellation of … about Not-So-Good Vibrations: Is Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) In Your Future?
Incidence of Electrocution Too High in the Construction Industry
According to the Center for Construction Research and Training (CPWR), the rate of electrocution suffered in the construction industry remains unacceptably high. Construction workers represented 61 per cent of all work-related electrocution fatalities. Construction laborers, … about Incidence of Electrocution Too High in the Construction Industry
Risks and Liabilities of Workplace Violence
The term “going postal” became a morbid joke throughout the end of the 20th century. You don’t hear it used much anymore. Media coverage of mass shootings reaches saturation levels within 24 hours of an … about Risks and Liabilities of Workplace Violence
A Happy New Year for Construction with Growth Predictions of 7.1%
After three years of reported construction declines. However, the outlook for the next 12 months is looking much brighter. According to the latest Construction Outlook Survey, there will be a 7.1 per cent increase in … about A Happy New Year for Construction with Growth Predictions of 7.1%
