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No matter the type of project, augmented reality can help

Contractors use augmented reality (AR) in a number of ways on a variety of projects to show clients a space, resolve clashes and understand how much work has been finished.
BY DEBRA WOOD

Equipment – both owned and rented – may not be as large of an expense as labor or materials, but is nonetheless a strategic variable in a construction business. Utilization of earthmoving equipment, aerial platforms, tools and a wide range of other equipment can be a barometer of overall project efficiency.

 

The EEOC has released COVID-19 vaccination-related guidance, including critical information about legal concerns employers should know if they choose to mandate vaccinations for employees. The guidance can be found in the EEOC’s existing resource on COVID: What You Should Know About COVID-19 and the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and Other EEO Laws. AGC does not support government mandates for construction firms to require employee vaccinations. Rather, the association supports construction firms’ ability to freely choose the best approach for their individual businesses as well as their employees.

AGC is taking a quick temperature check on the current healthcare policy landscape in the construction industry. For more information, contact Claiborne Guy at claiborne.guy@agc.org or 703-837-5382.

The most recent issue of Constructor magazine is available online now, featuring AGC of America’s Culture of CARE initiative which is moving the needle on diversity and inclusion in the construction industry. Also inside, you’ll find our Future Focus 2020 supplement, which includes tech-focused stories that will help you stay relevant as well as ahead of the curve.

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