Robotic Drywall Finishing Company Canvas Launches 1200CX

Construction robotics company Canvas has released its new product, the 1200CX. Years of development and customer feedback have resulted in a compact, lightweight and easily maneuverable machine that is highly versatile across project portfolios, and enables customers with smaller spaces such as multifamily and tower construction projects to leverage Canvas machines. Features of the 1200CX include: Compact design: Measures 30 inches by 34.5 inches and weighs only 1,200 pounds with an impressive 12-foot finishing height All-wheel steering: All-wheel steering makes it a breeze to position and maneuver in tight spaces Battery powered: Runs all day on a single charge Wall-to-wall finishing: … Read more

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Winner Announced for 2022 Liberty Mutual Safety Innovation Award in Construction

The finalists for the 2022 Liberty Mutual Safety Innovation Award in Construction were announced at CPWR’s annual Research to Practice Seminar and Workshop in June. The award — sponsored by Liberty Mutual Insurance and administered by CPWR — recognizes innovative Evidence-Based technologies, work practices and programs (interventions) designed to reduce or eliminate construction hazards that lead to injuries and pain in the construction industry. The winner receives a $15,000 cash prize and a plaque; two honorable mentions also receive a plaque. Applications for the 2023 Liberty Mutual Safety Innovation Awards in Construction will open later this year. For background, read … Read more

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