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News Room
We talk about the important stuff.
Spotlight! Autonomous Layout
Simplicity. Accuracy. Transparency across projects. Less joint pressure. These are some obvious benefits of autonomous layout. Here is some information on how autonomous indoor and outdoor layout is coming into the construction industry.
Better than your best, Physical Augmentation
Physically augmenting workers with technology could have major impacts in the construction industry. Have you ever wished you had another hand to hold something?
No Roundabout Way
The benefits of roundabouts have been laid out for decades, but it seems the news hasn’t made its way around. Here is an overview of the safety, congestion, sustainability, and reservations surrounding roundabouts.
Spotlight! Dynamic Light Assist Technology (DLAT)
Dynamic Light Assist Technology (DLAT) is becoming a buzzword. The market for this technology is expected to rise from $1.9 Billion in 2022 to $4.8 Billion by 2032. Read more on how DLAT is changing the industry.
Holiday Traffic Deaths, What We Can’t Do
Each year, the 4th of July is the deadliest day on the road in America. This year seems to have been no different. What can we do?
Bird Collisions : A Building Epidemic
Over 1 billion bird deaths are a result of collisions into buildings annually in the US. Protecting local ecology and the environment has become a top priority in the building industry. Here is information on policy, opportunities, and business cases to increase environmental friendliness of building.
Inclusive Language
As the need for employees grows and the workforce shifts, it is important that we make room for everyone. Here are some inclusive language options and evaluate the benefits of inclusion.
7 Steps to Summertime Safety on Site
Summer brings beautiful days, and new risks for workers. Heat and exposure are responsible for illnesses and deaths, particularly in construction. Construction workers make up less than 10% of the workforce, but experienced nearly 40% of all heat-related deaths in 2020. It is difficult to provide numbers on illness and injury, as many go under- or unreported (4). Luckily, there are methods to combat these negative impacts and complete the work.
Employee Organizations : Only Doing It if You’re Doing It Right
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) (Sometimes referred to as Networks - ERNs) are internal groups formed within establishments in which there are shared characteristics. ERGs bring major benefits to individuals and the organization as a whole, but doing it wrong could cause more damage than good.
Paint some members Green? How Green Teams have painted themselves & why you should grab a brush.
Green Teams are popping up across the community. From universities to large companies, there are a lot of benefits of having one. Find out why!
Infrastructure Funding
Infrastructure funding is at an all time high. As is failing infrastructure. What you need to know about the space today, types & opportunities for funding, and how to know what to prioritize.
Intersections : UNSDGs
The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs), adopted by all UN members in 2015, provides a global framework for peace and prosperity for people and planet. The Goals have intersections amongst society, the environment, and infrastructure.