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Researchers Develop Safety Monitoring System for Construction Sites

Civil + Structural Engineer

University of Houston computer scientists have developed a new system to keep construction workers safe at job sites. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, 4,764 workers died on the job in 2020. Many were struck by a vehicle or mobile machinery on construction sites.

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E-newsletter: September 2020

KCM Group

One of the first employees of the company from those days, Senior Project Manager Bridget Black, is still an important part of KCM Group’s leadership team. The firm’s role was to review the plans and specifications for completeness and identify conflicts in design. If we need a construction expert, KCM Group is one of our go-to firms.”

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20 construction industry trends to watch in 2020

Building Radar

Top trends in the construction industry 2020 How will the construction industry develop in 2020? We have studied and evaluated numerous sources – discover with us the most important trends and developments in the construction industry in 2020. Building planning: digital for optimized workflow 2.

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MN Officials Share Energy Efficiency & PFAS Insights at FGIA

CCR Magazine

The scope has changed for historic buildings. Another change is the revised climate zone map. Building envelope criteria has changed along with those climate zones,” said Shold. The state manages what PFAS are already in the system through regulatory controls and reduction efforts.

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Utilizing computer vision, AI technology for visual jobsite tasks

BDC Network

Utilizing computer vision, AI technology for visual jobsite tasks 0 qpurcell Mon, 05/01/2023 - 09:32 AEC Tech Burns & McDonnell breaks down three ways computer vision can effectively assist workers on the job site, from project progress to safety measures. nonfatal injuries or illnesses that required days off in 2020.

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Wolverine: Leading Facilities Management Promotion

CCR Magazine

The team has encountered rapid growth since 2020, more than doubling their workload in 2023. Garlock joined Wolverine in 2021 as Project Manager for the Building Services team. Garlock plans to leverage current gains in system improvements alongside new technology to increase efficiencies and maximize value for Wolverine clients.

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Shortening Project Timelines Can Reduce Carbon Emissions

Construction Daily News

How Timelines Impact Carbon Emissions A recent report from the United Nations found that the construction industry’s carbon footprint increased by 5% from 2020 to 2022 , and the sector is not on track to achieve decarbonization by 2050. Materials and machinery, as does the time spent on a work site, play a role.