With the work shifting on a daily basis, the Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) of Southern Nevada is challenged to obtain timely, accurate information about temporary construction zones and … [Read more...] about RTC Using Technology to Navigate Las Vegas Construction Zones
Technological Innovations
Minimizing Work Zone Mobility Impacts Using Project Coordination
Under the Every Day Counts program, the Federal Highway Administration has been promoting technologies and practices that can shorten the project delivery process, enhance durability and safety, … [Read more...] about Minimizing Work Zone Mobility Impacts Using Project Coordination
Integrated and Automated Systems for Safe Construction Sites
Construction leads all industries in total worker fatal injuries in the U.S. Unsafe human behavior is considered a significant contributing factor to occupational incidents in construction. … [Read more...] about Integrated and Automated Systems for Safe Construction Sites
Detecting Falls-from-Height with Wearable Sensors and Reducing Consequences of Occupational Fall Accidents Leveraging IoT
Labor intensive and hazardous nature of the construction activities plays an important role on the increase of the amount of accidents and fatalities on sites. One of the most important sources of … [Read more...] about Detecting Falls-from-Height with Wearable Sensors and Reducing Consequences of Occupational Fall Accidents Leveraging IoT
Technology Alternatives for Workplace Safety Risk Mitigation in Construction: Exploratory Study
Safety performance in the construction industry has reached alarming levels and continues to be a primary source of concern to industry stakeholders. The construction industry is considered more … [Read more...] about Technology Alternatives for Workplace Safety Risk Mitigation in Construction: Exploratory Study
Safer Cone Collection with X-Cone Among the Latest Safety Innovations
A cone collection system to further isolate workers from traffic and improved worksite lighting are among the latest safety and demarcation products. This article discusses the features and operation … [Read more...] about Safer Cone Collection with X-Cone Among the Latest Safety Innovations