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V2I Alerts Show Promise For Improving Work-Zone Safety

Construction Equipment

University of Minnesota researchers conducted a study to determine if Vehicle-to-Infrastructure (V2I) messages could be an effective way to get drivers to pay attention to hazards and workers in roadway work zones.

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State of the Construction Industry: June Roundup

Viewpoint Construction Technology

We’ve got you covered with this month’s roundup of stories related to construction technology, labor, seasonal safety issues, innovative new projects and more. AGC Uses Targeted Ads to Try to Prevent Work Zone Crashes. With all that construction comes safety issues, according to Construction Dive. Where Are All the Builders?

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President Obama’s Promise Zones Initiative

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

On January 9, 2014, the President announced the next step in those efforts by naming the first five “Promise Zones.” On January 9, 2014, the President announced the next step in those efforts by naming the first five “Promise Zones.” THE PROMISE ZONES INITIATIVE.

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Speculative vs purpose-built labs: Pros and cons

BD+C

Among the many considerations in this process are zoning regulations, fire safety measures, structural integrity, mechanical systems distribution, slab vibration criteria, loading capacity, biocontainment levels, and logistics for seamless movement within the building. While spec.

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UPDATE: Seven New Locations Added To President Obama’s Promise Zones Initiative

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

On January 9, 2014, the President announced the next step in those efforts by naming the first five “Promise Zones.” On January 9, 2014, the President announced the next step in those efforts by naming the first five “Promise Zones.” THE PROMISE ZONES INITIATIVE.

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How Permasteelisa Deploys Hands-free Construction Management

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Twenty years ago, technology-forward companies were setting up infrastructure to have laptops and internet at jobsites. One company providing these wearables is RealWear, delivering ruggedized wearable, hands-free assisted reality devices (on the XR spectrum, but closer to physical world) to improve safety and efficiency.

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6 Reasons We Need Earthquack Resistant Buildings in Canada

BRIKS Design-Build Group

Canada is one place that does fall into earthquake zones. What can be done is to install precautions and safety measures as much as can be possible to cut down on the loss. Thus it is important to adopt the idea of earth quake resistant buildings to avoid any bigger losses. Safety: We make house for safe living.