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4 key innovations and construction trends across airport design

BD+C

More than 40,000 airports worldwide facilitate the annual global travel of billions of passengers. Skanska is proud to partner with the world’s busiest airports to transform the aviation industry of today for tomorrow’s travelers. Our collective goal: a better passenger experience. LaGuardia International Airport.

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Make Crane Safety Priority One!

Constructonomics

Moving heavy loads around a work environment demands careful attention to safety. A fundamental knowledge of inspection, maintenance, and operating procedures can make the difference been smooth operation and a tragic mishap. Second, controls must be inspected regularly to be sure that all motions agree with the controls as marked.

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Does UK Fire Safety Need Hammering Home?

Constructonomics

An illegal extension has left a landlord with a £24,000 and a criminal record, after local council safety officers deemed it to be in an “appalling condition” with numerous safety issues – including a slew of fire safety offences which put the building’s occupants at a very real risk of injury or death. What Does The Law Say?

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How To Choose The Right Crane For Your Project

Construction Marketing

If the construction is located on a site with unstable or rocky ground or if it’s a rainy season, some cranes may not be able to function or travel to these areas due to the soft ground. But to be safe, it’s best to stop all crane operations when it’s windy, raining, or lightning to maintain the safety of the construction site.

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How Permasteelisa Deploys Hands-free Construction Management

Autodesk Construction Cloud

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. Delivering BIM 360 on the RealWear HMT-1 hands-free assisted reality device means that worker safety is enhanced,” says Gordon Earle.

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[VIDEOS] Spot Robot Dog Adds Self Charging, Remote Operation, and Arm

Construction Junkie

We developed the new Spot products with these needs in mind, and with the goal of making it easy to regularly and remotely perform critical inspections, improving safety and operations.” “Our customers want reliable data collection in remote, hazardous, and dynamic worksites.

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5 Current Construction Industry Challenges and How Technology Can Help

Fieldwire

From safety training and accident prevention to AR building assistance, technology does indeed belong on the drafting table and the construction site alike. Construction waste, fuel, emissions, and travel requirements have all led to a less than favorable view of construction when it comes to the green crowd. Supply Chain Issues.