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Utilizing computer vision, AI technology for visual jobsite tasks

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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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The Power of Augmented Reality (AR) in Construction

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In healthcare, AR is being used to visualize organs or simulate procedures. Mixed reality combines virtual reality and augmented reality to immerse users in visual content while letting them remain aware of their physical surroundings. It can also be used to visualize models and designs before it is built. What is AR?

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7 Construction Trends That Will Propel the Industry in 2022

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They can, for example, perform a visual inspection of high-risk areas like tall buildings, smokestacks, and partially completed bridges. Many construction firms saw a drop in contracted projects in 2020 due to COVID-19, making equipment ownership less viable. Construction management software.

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You Have Data — But Do You Have Construction Insights?

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More expert insight comes from an Autodesk University session in 2020. Effective data analytics requires a robust construction platform as well as data analysts who can help with inspecting and transforming data into the best format. . Flexible visualizations. Raw data by itself is hardly useful.

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How to Specify Engineered Wood Products

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APA members commit to a rigorous program of quality inspection and testing. See ANSI 117-2020, Section 5.7, Grading – Visual (V) or Mechanical (E) 4. The V tells us that the lumber used in this glulam were visually graded. See APA Technical Note: Preservative Treatment of Glued Laminated Timber. Allowable design stress 2.

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Reopening Washington: What Businesses Need to Know about Workplace Safety and Preventing the Spread of Covid-19

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On May 4, 2020, Governor Jay Inslee signed the legislation in Washington State for the Safe Start Plan. It just needs to be written and made available in case an inspection is made by a state regulatory agency or public health department. This plan provides a phasing in approach for business reopening. Masks and Face Coverings.

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Marketing Industrialized Construction to Consumers

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From July 2019 through July 2020, Rise , a website for consumers and professionals that provides information about sustainable building practices and sells sustainable products, tapped into internet and social media conversations among consumers about off-site home construction. If you build it off-site, will they come? Stacey Freed.