Transportation construction inspectors (CIs) have specific expertise in areas such as earthwork, structures, and pavement. CIs apply this expertise to ensure that construction work meets or exceeds … [Read more...] about Guide to Recruiting, Developing, and Retaining Transportation Infrastructure Construction Inspectors
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Podcast: Mississippi DOT’s State Maintenance Engineer
Heath Patterson, state maintenance engineer for the Mississippi Department of Transportation, discussed the origin and purpose of the State Equipment Operators Roadeo on MDOT's "Extra Mile" podcast. … [Read more...] about Podcast: Mississippi DOT’s State Maintenance Engineer
Ceremonial Bill Signing Celebrates SC Construction Work Zone Driver’s License Training Law
Carolinas AGC (CAGC) celebrated the signing of the Operation Work Zone Awareness legislation by Governor Henry McMaster, a significant milestone in enhancing construction zone safety. This new law, … [Read more...] about Ceremonial Bill Signing Celebrates SC Construction Work Zone Driver’s License Training Law
Harnessing Synthetic Image Datasets for Enhanced Scene Understanding in Construction Work Zones
This study pioneers the use of synthetic image datasets, generated via the Unity game engine, to train deep learning models for construction work zone scene understanding. This innovative approach … [Read more...] about Harnessing Synthetic Image Datasets for Enhanced Scene Understanding in Construction Work Zones
The Safety Zone Podcast – Episode 2: Mental Health & suicide Prevention in the Transportation Construction Industry
In this episode we talk to Zachry Construction Corporation about how and why they decided to investment in mental health support for their employees and what the impact has been. Recognizing they … [Read more...] about The Safety Zone Podcast – Episode 2: Mental Health & suicide Prevention in the Transportation Construction Industry
Lessons Learnt From Roadside Collisions: A Canadian Police Perspective
This study explores roadside collision risks among Canadian police officers, investigating concerns, contributing factors, training, and technology adoption. A survey of 59 officers on traffic-related … [Read more...] about Lessons Learnt From Roadside Collisions: A Canadian Police Perspective