Contractor Wins AGC Innovation Award for Developing Virtual Reality Safety Training Program

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Chicago, Illinois-based Pepper Construction was named the most innovative construction firm in the country for developing a virtual reality safety training program by leveraging tools and staffing resources that were already in place to create a “real life” safety learning environment. As a result, Pepper Construction was named as the grand prize winner of the AGC Innovation Awards, sponsored by Autodesk. Through collaboration between the safety and virtual technology department, the Pepper team developed a virtual training program by customizing it using its statistics reinforced with industry data with an option to make changes as the data evolved. This process … Read more

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Sensera Systems Launches 3rd-Generation Compact-Solar Jobsite Cameras

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Sensera Systems, Inc. has released its third-generation camera models. These new models represent seven years of refinement and learnings from scores of customers across thousands of jobsites and incorporate advancements to lower pricing, increase reliability and improve performance and ease of use. New features and capabilities include: Wider fields of view on all models, providing more site coverage Improved image quality with clear, high-resolution images up to 13 megapixels, 4K time-lapse video and recorded video up to 1080p HD Larger edge-recording capacities (DVR) up to 512GB providing up to 137 days of high-res continuous video recording Improved reliability for robust … Read more

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Contractors Unite to Create Inaugural ‘Construction Inclusion Week’ Oct. 18-22

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In 2020, six general contractors created a consortium, Time for Change, with a single purpose: to identify ways to advance diversity, equity and inclusion in the construction industry. The shared effort by Gilbane Building Company, DPR Construction, Turner Construction Company, Mortenson, McCarthy Building Companies and Clark Construction Group resulted in organizing an industry-wide Construction Inclusion Week which will be held Oct. 18-22. The theme of “Building the Foundation for Inclusion” will encourage focused dialogue and action in the industry. Construction Inclusion Week invites every member of the construction industry to unite to advance diversity, equity and inclusion. By working together, … Read more

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Additive Manufacturing Committee Seeks Participation to Develop Construction Standard

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Interested parties are invited to participate in the development of a proposed ASTM International standard that will address quality requirements for additive manufacturing in building and construction. The proposed standard will have a specific focus on structural and infrastructure elements. ASTM International’s additive manufacturing technologies committee is developing the proposed standard. ASTM International member Stephan Mansour says that the range of material covered by the proposed standard will include cement, compound and adobe-based. It will not address metal and/or polymer-based materials. “With all the environmental, efficiency and productivity benefits of construction AM, the lack of international standards is hindering adoption … Read more

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New Heavy-Duty, High-Visibility Vest Includes Added Safety, Functionality Features 

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Pyramex introduces its Heavy-Duty Utility Vest (RVZT44B Series). In addition to a bevy of handy features, this hi-vis ultra-lightweight vest is built tough to withstand day in and day out use. The back features a D-Ring pass-through slot for ease of use with a fall protection harness. It also has a reach-through pocket with a zipper closure on the back for access to construction plans, a clipboard or tablet. The vest has a solid black front bottom that includes an inner microfiber towel, making cleaning eyewear a breeze. The vest also includes metal front grommets, accessory loops, mic tabs and … Read more

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