The construction industry requires effective communication between project stakeholders in various locations. This communication can be facilitated by in-person site visits or phone calls. However, … [Read more...] about Discovering Factors That Influence the Use of Augmented Reality for Communication on Active Highway Construction Sites
Technological Innovations
Digital Tools to Increase Construction Site Safety
The purpose is to investigate the use of digital tools to mitigate risks and increase worker safety at construction sites. Construction is one of the most dangerous industries to work in with … [Read more...] about Digital Tools to Increase Construction Site Safety
Gov. Evers, WisDOT Announce New Federal Funding for Work Zone Safety Innovation
Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), announced the state received two federal grants to develop innovations to enhance work zone safety in Wisconsin. … [Read more...] about Gov. Evers, WisDOT Announce New Federal Funding for Work Zone Safety Innovation
Wearable Technology for Highway Maintenance and Operation Safety: A Survey of Workers’ Perception and Preferences
Securing the safety of highway work zones is one of the most pressing issues in the highway maintenance and operation community. Recent studies have indicated that highway workers keep suffering from … [Read more...] about Wearable Technology for Highway Maintenance and Operation Safety: A Survey of Workers’ Perception and Preferences
Florida DOT Tries New Tech to Improve Work Zone Safety
In partnership with one.network, the Florida Department of Transportation is piloting a new technology solution that aims to improve work zone safety throughout the state's highway network with … [Read more...] about Florida DOT Tries New Tech to Improve Work Zone Safety
Using Wearable Technology as a Safety Tool
Wearable technology refers to technological devices that are worn on or close to the body. These devices are designed to address the most prevalent hazards construction workers face and can serve as … [Read more...] about Using Wearable Technology as a Safety Tool