Wearables

Is Your Jobsite Smart Enough?

by | Jul 27, 2017
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There’s a lot for contractors to be excited about on the technology front: drones, BIM, mobile apps, sensors, wearables, telematics, smart tools, video documentation, robotics, 3-D printing, laser scanning, generative design and much, much more.

When It Comes to Construction Safety, Have a Plan B: Mobile Personal Emergency Response Systems and wearable devices can alert responders in an emergency

by | May 8, 2017
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Instead of relying on cell phones for emergency communication when an accident occurs on the jobsite, consider wearable devices that automatically report changes that could indicate an emergency. Another option is an mPERS device similar to those used by seniors that have a help button that can be pressed after a fall to alert emergency responders.

Smart Sensors Can Detect Hazards Employees Can’t: Take the guesswork out of potentially dangerous jobsite conditions

by | May 8, 2017
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Exposure to excessive temperatures, noise, silica dust and hazardous fumes can cause serious injuries and illnesses, but the challenge is monitoring hazardous and dangerous jobsite conditions. Onsite sensors can monitor these conditions and send real time alerts to safety managers, superintendents and workers to head-off accidents before they happen.

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