Construction tech adoption 鈥榤ore visionary than realistic鈥 without necessary advancements: UBC researcher
A University of British Columbia (UBC) professor and researcher sees great poten...
Technology
Can heavy equipment AI change machine operation as we know it?
An operator places a small aerial drone on the ground and punches a few commands...
Technology
Workers had little warning as Maryland bridge collapsed, raising concerns over safety, communication
BALTIMORE 鈥 In the moments before the cargo ship Dali rammed into the Francis Sc...
US News
Safety Week Preview: Construction needs to value every voice
Valuing every voice is the theme of this year鈥檚 Construction Safety Week. Held...
OH&S
U.S. Spotlight: Rebar robot; mass-timber Under Armour HQ; Detroit terminal celebrates nostalgia
This week the U.S. Spotlight by ConstructConnect鈥檚 Daily Commercial News feature...
Infrastructure , Projects
Want to learn more about BCIT鈥檚 鈥榗obots?鈥 We have you covered
We first brought you news of the British Columbia Institute of Technolog...
Technology
BCIT welding students join forces with robots
BURNABY, B.C. 鈥 Welding students at the British Columbia Institute of Technology...
Labour , Technology
Jacquelyn Oduro named Manitoba Heavy Construction Association safety director
Jacquelyn Oduro was recently named director of the Manitoba Heavy Construction A...
Associations
Robot can now tie large rebar grids, ideal for bridge work
The application of robots and artificial intelligence are helping transform part...
Technology , US News
Can Artificial Intelligence make construction safety smarter?
Jacquelyn Oduro, director of Manitoba Heavy Construction Association鈥檚 WorkSafel...
OH&S , Technology
Industry Perspectives Op-Ed: WorkSafeBC focus on crane safety continues amid recent incidents
WorkSafeBC has a crane safety initiative that aims to identify and elimi...
OH&S
Industry Perspectives Op-Ed: LOC provides a firm footing in fostering a health and safety culture
This is part-two of an op-ed series outlining an ever-evolving safety landscap...
OH&S
New York City 鈥榤ajor building鈥 code changes aim to reduce construction fatalities
Changes to the definition of a 鈥渕ajor building鈥 in the New York City building co...
US News
Milton Hydro to conduct survey on public awareness of electrical safety
MILTON, ONT. 鈥斅燤ilton Hydro Distribution Inc. has partnered with UtilityPulse, a...
OH&S
The state of occupational health and safety in B.C.’s construction sector
Construction Safety Week is an opportune time to reflect on the evolving landsca...
OH&S
UPDATE: New WorkSafeBC recommendations to 鈥榓ddress gaps in crane safety鈥
RICHMOND, B.C. 鈥 WorkSafeBC says the risks associated with crane use in B.C. are...