Trimble Unveils Next-Gen Hard Hat with Microsoft HoloLens 2 Technology

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Trimble has released a new wearable hard hat compatible device that enables workers in safety-controlled environments to access holographic information on the worksite—the Trimble XR10 with HoloLens 2. In addition, an expanded set of Trimble software and services will be available to provide field-oriented workflows that leverage constructible 3D models and mixed reality to solve daily work tasks. The Trimble XR10 with HoloLens 2 is the first device created with the Microsoft HoloLens Customization Program and integrates the latest spatial computing technology into a certified solution for use with a hard hat for worker safety. With a wider field-of-view, improved […]

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A Chat with Andrew Bray, Superintendent at Hoar Construction

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A Chat with Andrew Bray, Superintendent at Hoar Construction Lessons learned, best tools + rewards of the job By Chris Maday Schmidt As a superintendent at Hoar Construction, Andrew Bray has worked in construction for 18 years—eight in residential and 10 in healthcare. With almost 10 years with Hoar, he’s spent half of this time at Children’s of Alabama. According to Bray, he naturally gravitated toward the field after working in various construction laborer/carpenter jobs throughout college. He practices a hands-on approach, and being in the field allows him to interact with the contractor’s trade partners. Bray is responsible for […]

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Jobs Decline in Construction Sector for First Time in More than Two Years, Says ABC

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According to a recent analysis by the Associated Builders and Contractors of data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the construction industry lost 31,000 net new jobs in February. Overall, nonresidential employment decreased by 20,400 net new positions compared to January, with losses split between nonresidential building (-3,000), heavy and civil engineering (-13,200) and nonresidential specialty contractors (-4,200). However, industry employment is up 223,000 jobs since February 2018, an increase of 3.1 percent. Unemployment in the construction industry dropped slightly to 6.2 percent, down 0.2 percentage points from January. On a year-over-year basis, unemployment is 1.6 percentage points […]

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Annual Construction Technology Report Gives Real-Time Visuals of Tech Adoption, Budgeting

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The Annual Construction Technology Survey conducted by JBKnowledge wrapped in July 2018 to the tune of a record-breaking 2,825 respondents – more than the report had ever garnered before. The ConTech Report is the result of months of data analysis. The data was compiled into a comprehensive resource for readers to benchmark technology adoption within the construction industry. Contractors can use The ConTech Report to see the industries’ top choices for construction software and apps, hiring and budgeting habits, trend forecasting and more. The Annual ConTech Report is accepted as an expert source for news outlets within the construction industry. […]

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National Construction Charity Donates $265K to Fund Historic Renovation for VA Support Group

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AGC Charities Inc., the charitable arm of the Associated General Contractors of America, recently donated $265,000 to fund a new National Healing Quarters for Warrior Canine Connection. The funds will help cover the cost of renovating a historic dairy barn in Boyds, Maryland to serve as the new headquarters for the group that provides therapy for veterans with invisible wounds like PTSD and service dogs for other wounded veterans. “It has been an honor to help build a new home for a group that is doing so much to rebuild the lives of wounded veterans,” said Michael Anderson, chairman of […]

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