Connected and Smart Work Zones (CSWZ) represent the future of work zones, utilizing technology to enhance safety, efficiency, and productivity among workers. However, research on leveraging … [Read more...] about Alert Modalities in Connected and Smart Work Zones to Enhance Workers’ Safety From Traffic Accidents Using Virtual Reality (VR) Experiments
Communication Systems
Towards Connected Smart Work Zones: Advancing Work Zone Management Through Improved Connectivity
Work zones play a key role in road and highway maintenance but can lead to significant risks to both drivers and workers. Smart Work Zones (SWZs) have emerged as a potential solution, offering … [Read more...] about Towards Connected Smart Work Zones: Advancing Work Zone Management Through Improved Connectivity
Public Sentiment Analysis of Roadway Work Zones Using Social Media Data and Machine Learning Models
The construction and maintenance of roadway infrastructure contribute positively to social and economic development and improve traffic safety. However, roadway work zones (WZs) present safety issues … [Read more...] about Public Sentiment Analysis of Roadway Work Zones Using Social Media Data and Machine Learning Models
Guidance for Incorporating Work Zone Data Within Traffic Management Operations
The ability for agencies to notify vehicles that they are approaching a work zone has the potential to reduce crashes by increasing motorists’ awareness of the conditions. A critical element of this … [Read more...] about Guidance for Incorporating Work Zone Data Within Traffic Management Operations
Mobile Devices as a Tool for Digitalized Project Documentation and Inspection
Consumer-grade mobile devices—including smartphones, tablets, peripheral devices, and Rovers—are increasingly used as innovative tools in construction project delivery, documentation, and inspection. … [Read more...] about Mobile Devices as a Tool for Digitalized Project Documentation and Inspection
Enhancing Safety Level at Construction Site Using Internet of Things (IoT)
The construction sector's poor safety record necessitates rapid safety instructions and efficient safety management efforts. Research in underground construction reveals that 80 to 90 percent of … [Read more...] about Enhancing Safety Level at Construction Site Using Internet of Things (IoT)