Hexagon Releases 1st Autonomous Construction Tech Outlook

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Eighty-four percent of technology decision makers at general contracting firms across North America, the United Kingdom and Australia have adopted some form of autonomous technology in the last year to help address key business priorities and challenges. Additionally, 79% said they will be investing more in autonomous (or automated) technology, with 54% planning to spend between $5-15 million ($7.1 million on average) in the next three years. Yet despite the strong adoption and investment numbers, there is a significant disconnect in the industry’s understanding of the technology, its application and benefits that will hinder optimization if not addressed. These are … Read more

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ViPER+ Accurately Tracks Workers’ Jobsite Location to Enhance Safety

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University of Houston computer scientists have developed a new system to keep construction workers safe at jobsites. Their findings and process are laid out in a study published in the research journal Applied Sciences. ViPER+ utilizes ultra-wideband technology for location tracking, and automates the monitoring of location-based safety policies and detects any violations of the policies while workers and equipment are working. The system surmounts challenges of other ultra-wideband-based, real-time safety monitoring systems primarily because it overcomes non-line of sight situations; e.g., when construction loaders and other equipment block the signal between the transmitter and receiver in ultra-wideband radio transmissions. … Read more

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Zircon Reinvents Stud Finder, Sets New Standard for Popular Tool Category

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Zircon Corporation, inventor of the stud finder category, introduced the Wood Stud SuperScan advanced stud finder with Target Control Technology and + FILTERz cancellation. This next-generation model incorporates multiple sensors and sophisticated signal-processing technology to find wood studs and filter out “false positives” — objects inaccurately identified as studs — behind the walls. By analyzing the complex data streams and controlling the result, the stud finder cancels metallic objects, such as plumbing, conduit, straps, brackets, screws, protector plates and ductwork in the wall. The technology also alerts to the presence of other non-metallic, low-density objects like plastic pipe, PEX tubing … Read more

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Construction Complete on Rizhao International Expo Center in China

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Construction is complete on Rizhao International Expo Center, also known as Rizhao Technological and Cultural Center, and is now in operation. The center was invested in, built and operated by CSCEC. With a total construction area of approximately 420,000 square meters, the project is divided into eight functional areas from south to north and consists of a large theater, conference and exhibition centers, hotels, government service center and big data center. The comprehensive landmark integrates technological exhibitions, tourism services, hotel shopping, as well as cultural and official services. With an average slope of 20 degrees and the largest slope of … Read more

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Road Improvement Project in Australia Features Glass Recycled from Wine Bottles

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In a major milestone, CPB Contractors — as part of the Fleurieu Connections Alliance — has switched traffic onto the new southbound lanes of Victor Harbor Road between Main South Road and McLaren Vale in South Australia. Of the asphalt used on the newly opened lanes, 10% comprises recycled wine bottles. This is the equivalent of 459 wine bottles in every ton of recycled asphalt in the base layer, and 115 bottles in every ton of the top layer. The crushed glass was collected from yellow waste bins and local councils in the region, and supplied by a local recycling … Read more

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