Heavy lifting, exhausting overhead work, and awkward positions are just some of the perks of working in construction, but they can also lead to chronic back and shoulder pain for many later in life. One technology that I’ve been following pretty closely in the past few years has been exoskeletons, which promise to alleviate at least some of those problems. At a recent press event, Hilti has thrown their hat into the ring with an exoskeleton announcement of their own.
Read moreTravelers Insurance Wants to Pay You to Use Procore
courtesy of Procore
For years, I’ve been saying that using a cloud-based project management software should be a no-brainer for any construction company. Having all relevant documents available at your fingertips is invaluable to running and properly documenting a project. Well, now at least one insurance company believes that, as well.
Read moreAutodesk Acquires AI Company, Pype, and Makes Investments into Two Others
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In 2018, Autodesk made a huge splash in the construction industry by acquiring PlanGrid, BuildingConnected, and Assemble. In 2019, the company combined all of those acquisitions and their native BIM 360 application in Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC). Now, Autodesk is on the move again with a new acquisition and investments into a couple of other construction tech companies.
Read moreAvoiding the Uncertainties of Concrete Cylinder Testing with the Maturity Method
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[guest post] a in-depth comparison between laboratory and field cured concrete maturity testing
Read moreA UK Company is Testing Elevators for Tower Crane Operators
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Tower cranes soar above any project they’re on, offering a unique view of the jobsite for their operators. But, that view comes at a cost, as they require climbing a fixed vertical ladder all of the way up.
Read moreThe Best Concrete Sensor in 2020
A Review of Top Wired and Wireless Temperature and Strength Concrete Sensors
[Guest post] A Review of Top Wired and Wireless Temperature and Strength Concrete Sensors
Read moreVersatile.ai Turns Your Crane into a Data Collecting Powerhouse Using AI
CraneView, courtesy of Versatile.ai
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.
Read moreSony’s Pocket Sized T-Shirt Air Conditioner is For Sale, But Good Luck Getting One
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Last year, Sony announced a pocket sized “air conditioner” designed to be worn in a t-shirt, which we thought would be a perfect fit for the construction industry, which routinely works in unpleasant temperatures throughout the year. Well it’s finally for sale, but you might have some trouble getting your hands on one, unless you’re in Japan.
Read moreTake 15 Minutes to Participate in the 2020 Construction Technology Survey
Since 2012, the team behind construction technology company, JBKnowledge, puts together the most in-depth construction tech reports. The report gives valuable insight into how contractors are utilizing technology in their offices and on the jobsites and identifies current and future trends.
Read moreAutodesk BIM 360 Now Integrates With Zoom to Allow Remote, Collaborative Drawing Markup
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.
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