Triax Releases Hard Hat Tags to Monitor Social Distancing and Contact Trace Amid COVID-19

June 3, 2020 Shane Hedmond

Many construction sites are open after nationwide shelter-in-place orders slowed the industry due to the Coronavirus Pandemic, but it’s still not business as usual. Social distancing efforts still need to be in place, but that can be hard to manage. I have heard stories of at least a few construction site shut downs after a positive test from a worker, causing everyone on site to need to get tested, but wouldn’t it be nice if you could monitor who that person came into contact with?

Safety Tips For Returning to Your Construction Site During the COVID-19 Pandemic

May 6, 2020 Shane Hedmond

As the country is slowly loosening lockdowns and more construction sites are opening back up, it’s important to not get back into old habits and exercise caution if you’ve been away for a while. Pennsylvania, one of the first and few states to deem construction “non-essential” has begun allowing projects to continue again and have also released a guide for doing so safely.

A List of Resources to Help Contractors Navigate the Coronavirus Pandemic

April 20, 2020 Shane Hedmond

Well, we’re in uncharted territory, to say the least. The coronavirus has placed major limitations on how many businesses can function, including construction. The state of Pennsylvania has shut down all construction sites, and so has the City of Boston, but most other states have deemed construction as “essential,” allowing projects to continue.

Panel of Construction Experts Hosting a Disaster Preparedness Webinar TODAY!

March 15, 2020 Shane Hedmond

In light of the uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic affecting the world, construction companies need to start developing their response plan, if they haven’t already. A team of experts has been assembled by construction technologist, Briq, and they will be hosting a webinar TOMORROW, Monday, March 16, 2020.