Construction tech adoption ‘more visionary than realistic’ 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
Leaders in electrical safety receive awards from ESA
MISSISSAUGA, ONT. — The Ontario Electrical Safety Awards were held recently to c...
OH&S
Workers had little warning as Maryland bridge collapsed, raising concerns over safety, communication
BALTIMORE — 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’s 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’s Daily Commercial News feature...
Infrastructure , Projects
Waterloo researchers use AR and VR for 3D bridge inspections
Research engineers at the University of Waterloo have published a paper document...
Infrastructure , Technology
SCSA uses survey tool to help companies prevent incidents before they happen
An innovative new survey tool is being used by the Saskatchewan Construction Saf...
Associations , OH&S
Want to learn more about BCIT’s ‘cobots?’ 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. – 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
ACSA highlights safety strategies at upcoming conference
EDMONTON — The Alberta Construction Safety Association (ACSA) is focusing on saf...
Associations
Can Artificial Intelligence make construction safety smarter?
Jacquelyn Oduro, director of Manitoba Heavy Construction Association’s 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...