Construction Technology and Software Rundown: Week of Aug. 7, 2017

Don’t miss the video on hyper-positioning software and sensor-based platforms that transform vehicles into autonomous vehicles on the jobsite. New software includes a product that combines 3-D BIM models with project scheduling data for a 4-D time sequence and a visual management tool for applying lean principles via Kanban boards. Also featured are a security system to authorize and track people and two electronic logging devices.

The Impact of New Tools on Construction Productivity

Using some of the most common types of construction tools can result in painful and potentially debilitating injuries referred to as work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs). Major tool manufacturers have taken up the banner of productivity and occupational health by revamping their products to make them lighter and easier on the body.