Versatile.ai Turns Your Crane into a Data Collecting Powerhouse Using AI

July 15, 2020 Shane Hedmond

The tower crane is easily one of the most fascinating pieces of equipment on any large construction project and operators certainly have a unique view of the jobsite. So with that birds-eye view perspective, their vital important to the success of each project they’re on, and their relatively high cost, it only makes sense to collect data from tower cranes to make better business decisions.

Autodesk BIM 360 Now Integrates With Zoom to Allow Remote, Collaborative Drawing Markup

July 10, 2020 Shane Hedmond

As construction sites continue to limit outside visitors due to the Coronavirus, a large number of meetings have transitioned to video conferencing. Zoom has emerged as a favorite video conferencing software for basically the entire country – and construction is no different.

StructionSite Unveils SmartTrack for Automated Production Tracking of Framing and Drywall

July 7, 2020 Shane Hedmond

StructionSite’s SmartTrack Progress Tracking, courtesy of StructionSite

For project management, it’s my personal belief that one of the most valuable pieces of software a company can purchase is a quality photo documentation software. They can not only provide a much more efficient way of storing and organizing photos for review later, the pictures collected also contain extremely valuable data points that many construction technologists are finally being able to extrapolate in a meaningful way.

Smartvid.io Uses AI to Measure COVID-19 Safety Compliance on Jobsites Throughout the Country

July 6, 2020 Shane Hedmond

Most construction sites are back up and running now amid the ongoing Coronavirus Pandemic, but that has led to an increase in responsibilities for employers to protect their employees. Chief among those additional responsibilities is the enforcement of face coverings and social distancing in order to help slow the spread of the virus. Constantly monitoring compliance of these can be a tall task, but Smartvid.io is using their AI platform to do all of the work for you.

The Construction Management Podcast Dissects the Challenges of Running a Project

June 30, 2020 Shane Hedmond

construction management podcast header.jpg

As part of Construction Junkie’s annual Best Construction Podcast of 2020 Competition, I have been highlighting each one of this year’s 12 nominees. Next up is The Construction Management Podcast.

Mass Construction Show Tackles Commercial Construction for Project Managers

June 29, 2020 Shane Hedmond

As part of Construction Junkie’s annual Best Construction Podcast of 2020 Competition, I have been highlighting each one of this year’s 12 nominees. Next up is the Mass Construction Show.

The Contracting Coachcast is a Daily Dose of Business Tips for Contractors

June 25, 2020 Shane Hedmond

Construction Junkie’s annual Best Construction Podcast of 2020 Competition is underway and the voting booth is officially open. As part of the competition, I will be individually highlighting each of the 12 nominees throughout until the booth closes on July 1. Next up is the Contracting Coachcast.

The Construction Brothers Podcast Searches For Better Ways to Build

June 23, 2020 Shane Hedmond

Construction Brothers Podcast Header.jpg

The Top 6 Causes of Trenching and Excavation OSHA Violations

June 18, 2020 Shane Hedmond

photo by Andy Rogers, CC BY-SA 2.0 — photo by Andy Rogers, CC BY-SA 2.0

Even though the means to prevent trench collapses is pretty simple, dozens of construction workers continue to be killed by them every year. A few weeks ago, The Center for Construction Research and Training (CPWR) held a webinar on trenching and excavation hazards, the reduction of which is has been OSHA’s priority goal since 2018.

CONEXPO-CON/AGG Radio Features the People and Products Behind Construction Equipment

June 17, 2020 Shane Hedmond