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Video telematics is driving the construction industry to a safer futureĀ 

Construction Today

Construction sites are hazardous places and have the second highest number of occupational deaths, making it one of the most dangerous industries in which to work. However, new 360° video telematics with real-time data can help reduce one of the common causes of construction site injuries: incidents involving vehicles.

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AGC to study causes of construction deaths, injuries

BD+C

The Associated General Contractors of America is conducting a new study to make job sites safer and search for ways to lower the number of injuries and deaths in the construction industry. The study will attempt to identify reasons for the 806 fatalities reported nationwide in 2012. read more.

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44 Percent of Contractors Report Vehicles Crashing into Road Projects

Construction Equipment

The Associated General Contractors of America surveyed more than 700 contractors during March and April and found 44 percent of the contractors had experienced vehicle crashes into their construction sites in 2016. Half of those reported an injury, and 13 percent said the accident resulted in a fatality.

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Construction site safety improved in 2011

BD+C

On-the-job construction fatalities dropped from 802 in 2010 to 781 in 2011, and recordable injuries fell from 4.7 per 100 workers in 2008 to 3.9 per 100 in 2011, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Regulations Codes and Standards'

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Doctor Saves Construction Workerā€™s Life Via FaceTime

Pro Builder

In March, Dr. Dan Carlin saved a construction workerā€™s life via FaceTime and showed how crucial instant access to medical professionals can be, Changing America reports. The company was able to contact the doctor because they had signed up for Job Site Care, founded by Carlin, which allows workers to call 24/7 whenever there is an accident.

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What Will Construction Look Like In The Future?

Construction Marketing

A recent report by Bank of America stated that the total global market for robots and artificial intelligence is set to reach 99 billion dollars by 2020 and, construction is going to be a major sector influenced by this technology. His area of practice is Personal Injury-Plaintiff, that includes construction accidents.

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Advancing our time-honored traditions through technological innovation

The Korte Company

We helped spearhead the development of the Design-Build Institute of America and the Design-Build method itself. With the rise of our internal Design-Build division in 1977, we also pioneered Tilt-Up construction and won key projects for the USPS and distribution centers across America.