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.

Procore Offering Free Software Access for COVID-19 Related Projects

April 2, 2020 Shane Hedmond

As jobsites continue to be shut down throughout the country and office staff has been working remotely during the coronavirus pandemic, more and more construction companies are relying on technology to help keep them afloat. Many companies and projects have also begun shifting into different roles, some even to help provide more facilities for healthcare and manufacturing to help in relief as the virus spreads.