Facilitating remote inspection and construction progress documentation with autonomous robots
Automated on-site data capture and site monitoring with a robot could be coming to a construction site near you. In fact, autonomous robots are already transforming the construction industry and have the potential to increase productivity, protect the safety of workers and address the ever-present labor shortage.
BY DAVID BURCZYK, CONSTRUCTION ROBOTICS LEAD, CONNECTED CONSTRUCTION AT TRIMBLE, INC., A MEMBER OF MULTIPLE AGC CHAPTERS
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Construction firms are struggling to find enough qualified workers to hire even as they continue to be impacted by pandemic-induced project delays and supply chain disruptions, according to the results of a workforce survey conducted by the Associated General Contractors of America and Autodesk. The survey results underscore how the coronavirus pandemic has created constraints on the demand for work even as it limits the number of workers available to hire.
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Internet of Things technology, often referred to as IoT, has gained a lot of popularity over the last few years. And while IoT has been around for quite some time, its use in the construction industry is just starting to take shape.
BY RAYMOND VOLPATT, PRESIDENT OF VOLPATT CONSTRUCTION
A MASTER BUILDERS’ ASSOCIATION OF WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA MEMBER
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Contractors may have millions of dollars of equipment, tools and materials stored on their job sites. On this episode, John Wallen of HUB International discusses how to position your firm to best manage the risk of theft. That includes being aware of the coverage details of your insurance policies, taking a multi-layered approach to keeping sites secure and deterring theft, and considering “Internet of Things” (IoT)-based solutions. Also hear tips and best practices on filing a theft report and insurance claim.
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September 19-20, 2021 National Chapter Leadership Conference Orlando, Florida September 21-23, 2021 AGC Annual Convention Orlando, Florida September 28, 2021 WebEd: Modern Workforce Management: 5 Ways to Efficiently Manage Your WorkforceSponsored by: ARCORO 1 – 2 p.m. October 13, 2021 National Construction Industry Workforce Summit7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. St. Louis, Missouri October 14-15, 2021 Construction HR & Training Professionals ConferenceSt. Louis, Missouri October 25-27, 2021 Safety Management Training Course Albuquerque, New Mexico October 31-November 5, 2021 Advanced Management Program Dallas, Texas
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The information contained in these articles represents the opinions of the authors and not necessarily those of AGC of America.
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