In recent years a step change has been seen in the rate of adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies by manufacturers and industrial organizations alike. This paper discusses the current state of the art … [Read more...] about Utilizing Industry 4.0 on the Construction Site: Challenges and Opportunities
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Technology Transfer Case Study: Improving Work Zone Safety Technologies in Arizona and Kentucky
The United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) supports research development and technology transfer (T2) to promote safety, infrastructure, and innovation throughout the transportation … [Read more...] about Technology Transfer Case Study: Improving Work Zone Safety Technologies in Arizona and Kentucky
Case Study to Evaluate Work-Zone Safety Technologies in Highway Construction
The construction industry is known for its conservative approach toward adopting new, emerging technologies. This conservative approach for adopting technology is caused by multiple factors including … [Read more...] about Case Study to Evaluate Work-Zone Safety Technologies in Highway Construction
Safer Work Zones: Education and innovation may help move the needle
Despite state-level efforts to reduce injuries in roadway work zones, the United States has not experienced a sustained reduction in fatalities. States and road construction employers are turning to … [Read more...] about Safer Work Zones: Education and innovation may help move the needle
Improving Construction Work Zone Safety Using Technology: A Systematic Review of Applicable Technologies
Once considered conventional, the construction industry is gradually increasing its reliance on innovations such as the application of technologies in safety management. Given the growing literature … [Read more...] about Improving Construction Work Zone Safety Using Technology: A Systematic Review of Applicable Technologies
Getting Ready for MUTCD Review Period
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced plans to reexamine the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) to reflect advances in technologies and operational practices. This article … [Read more...] about Getting Ready for MUTCD Review Period