image courtesy of OnTraccr Technologies Inc. The following article is sponsored by OnTraccr.Technologies Inc. There’s no doubt that the construction industry has
Crane Collapses on Jobsite in Syracuse, NY, No Injuries Reported
image via the Syracuse Fire Department On Tuesday morning, February 23, the Syracuse Fire Department responded to a call about a collapsed
The Robots Are Here
Workers beware: robots are building houses, onsite, and on time. According to SQ4D, homes built by robots will help solve the affordable
Finally, an Air-Conditioned Hard Hat is on the Horizon
image courtesy of Feher Research Inc. It seems a little odd to be talking about air-conditioning when much of the United States
[VIDEO] Volvo Announces Mid-Size Electric Excavator, the EX03
image courtesy of Volvo CE To help reduce jobsite noise, exhaust emissions, and reduce maintenance, many construction equipment manufacturers have been busy
The Space to Build Podcast Highlights and Inspires Women in Construction
courtesy of Kathryn Hart // Space to Build Podcasting opens the door to listen to and enjoy so many different perspectives from
[Virtual] Trade Show Time!
With most convention halls shuttered by the COVID-19 pandemic, trade shows have gone digital, many for the first time. Gone is the
Meet Canvas, the Drywall Finishing Robot Offering Level 5 Quality
courtesy of Canvas No matter the industry, robots are highly efficient at performing repetitive tasks. We’ve seen that firsthand in the construction
Autodesk Build is Available to All, Combines Capabilities of BIM 360 and PlanGrid
courtesy of Autodesk At last year’s virtual Autodesk University, Autodesk announced a trio of new products: Build, Quantify, & BIM Collaborate. Build,
Trenching and Excavating Procedures and Safety
Did you know that excavation and trenching are among the most hazardous construction operations? More than 800 construction workers are involved in accidents each year
[VIDEO] Creating a Brick out of Mushrooms
via YouTube // Verge Science Cement and concrete have been under the microscope for a number of years due to the amount
[VIDEOS] Spot Robot Dog Adds Self Charging, Remote Operation, and Arm
via Boston Dynamics Spot, the famous robot dog from Boston Dynamics, has been officially for sale to the public for less than
[VIDEO] Need to Get Some Heavy Equipment Up a Mountain? Try a Cable Car System
via YouTube // lcscablecranes Remote jobsites with difficult terrain pose some substantial logistical challenges when it comes to getting equipment and materials
The 7 Biggest Construction Safety Stories of 2020
2020 was a challenging year in many respects, but none greater than from a safety standpoint. The coronavirus pandemic placed the notion
COVID-19 And Vertical Transportation
Wash your hands, wear your mask, and stay a safe distance apart. This has become the mantra of 2020 and will stay
[VIDEO] A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Recent Record Breaker for World’s Tallest Demolition
via YouTube // Modon Properties In November of last year, the 546 foot tall Mina Plaza in Abu Dhabi officially broke the