New App Forecasts Crew Location Conflicts, Trade Stacking

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Crew location conflicts and trade stacking may be a thing of the past if onthejob.site gets its way. The new construction planning tool connects foremen and other workers on the jobsite via an easy-to-use web application designed to share and analyze planned crew work locations. “Scheduling is far from perfect and things can fall through the cracks – especially on larger jobsites. Our approach is to have a simple-to-use web application, which asks foremen where their crews are planning to work and when. Once we have that data, the application runs comparisons between crews to see if there are any … Read more

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Workorder Develops AI Software to Automate Construction Takeoffs

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Workorder, Inc., a construction technology startup, has raised a $1.1-million pre-seed round from UBMB and Mucker Capital to assist in the launch of its innovative software for the construction industry. The company’s software is a first-of-its-kind for construction estimating. It uses image recognition, deep learning and optical character recognition, among other technologies, to automatically detect, measure and count objects in construction blueprints. Workorder has been operating in a private beta with many of the largest construction companies in North America, including DPR Construction, PCL and Performance Contracting, Inc. The software supports interior finishes: paint, drywall, metal framing and acoustical ceilings. … Read more

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360 USA Introduces Reflective Safety Harness with ANSI/IESA

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360 USA has released its new Reflective Safety Harness that is ANSI/ISEA 2020 Type 0 Class 1 compliant. Offering the same excellent reflectivity and daytime/nighttime visibility as the company’s work vests, these new harnesses are designed to preserve worker comfort and keep pockets and tools uncovered and easily accessible. As an alternative to the common full-body safety vest, this lightweight reflective safety harness is cool, comfortable and offers all-day wearability without fatigue. The new reflective harness features fully adjustable waist and shoulder straps that provide a custom fit for workers of all shapes and sizes, while only requiring a fraction … Read more

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IRWIN Announces New Line of SPEEDBOR SUPREME Self-Feed and Auger Bits

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IRWIN launches SPEEDBOR SUPREME self-feed bits and auger bits. The new line of SPEEDBOR SUPREME bits is engineered for high-performance wood drilling and are designed to withstand repeated nail strikes. The bits’ high-speed steel cutting edge maintains sharpness due to the durable bi-metal construction. The SPEEDBOR SUPREME self-feed bits and auger bits provide users with three-times longer life and durability on the jobsite, even cutting through nail-embedded wood. The self-feed bits and auger bits are sold in a variety of lengths and diameters, allowing users to tackle challenging wood-drilling needs with ease. The bits are made to deliver fast, high-performing … Read more

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Universal Builders Supply Debuts Overhead Construction Protection Solution

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While UBS has been offering variations of upscale overhead protection solutions for decades, increased customer demand for more aesthetically pleasing options drove the team to develop the Canopy concept, which offers multiple benefits including a more appealing contemporary look, better sight lines of the building under construction, wider openings, more spacing for pedestrian traffic, colorful and customizable LED lighting, as well as dramatic night lighting and durable weather-resistant finish — all while meeting code and maintaining structural integrity. The UBS Canopy has a 300 psf rating, enabling the Canopy Protection System to be deployed throughout the country for new construction, … Read more

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