Struck-by equipment is one of the main reasons of accidents on construction sites. In order to improve construction safety, previous research proposed using Real-Time Location Systems (RTLS) to track … [Read more...] about Providing Proximity Safety Alerts to Workers on Construction Sites Using Bluetooth Low Energy RTLS
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IoT-Based Detecting, Locating and Alarming of Unauthorized Intrusion on Construction Sites
Monitoring of unauthorized intrusion on construction sites is crucial to reducing safety accidents. The existing methods have shortages such as detection error, locating error, alarming delay and … [Read more...] about IoT-Based Detecting, Locating and Alarming of Unauthorized Intrusion on Construction Sites
ODOT Pleads With Public After 12th Work Zone Crash Since February
Staff at the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) took to Facebook to remind the public to slow down, move over, and pay attentions in work zones after a tractor-trailer crashed into the back of a … [Read more...] about ODOT Pleads With Public After 12th Work Zone Crash Since February
Process Need Areas and Technology Adoption in Construction Site Management
The study explores the areas of process need in construction site management and technology utilisation to address those needs within the construction industry. An exploratory case study was used, … [Read more...] about Process Need Areas and Technology Adoption in Construction Site Management
Minnesota Trialing Bluetooth ‘Tags’ to Warn Drivers About Highway Work Zones
Researchers at University of Minnesota have developed a system that uses Bluetooth tags to trigger in-vehicle audio warnings when approaching a highway work zone. The system can be easily attached to … [Read more...] about Minnesota Trialing Bluetooth ‘Tags’ to Warn Drivers About Highway Work Zones
Orange County Deputies Crackdown on Drivers Using Phones in School, Construction Zones
Orange County deputies initiated another crackdown on drivers using their cellphones in school and construction zones. 76 citations were issued, including 50 for violating the “hands-free” law and 26 … [Read more...] about Orange County Deputies Crackdown on Drivers Using Phones in School, Construction Zones