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Autodesk BIM 360 Updates Clash Detection Functionality within Model Coordination Module

August 14, 2019 Shane Hedmond

One of the key components of BIM is the ability to detect clashes, which are design coordination issues that result in the inability to construct a building as drawn. The use of 3-dimensional drawings allows contractors –and software- to detect if key building components are intersecting before it’s about to be installed in the field. Autodesk BIM 360 has recently updated its clash detection abilities within its Model Coordination module more easily and efficiently within its platform.

Procore Acquires Data Insight App Company, ConstructionBI

August 13, 2019 Shane Hedmond

Hot off of the acquisition of Honest Buildings, a project management software aimed at owners and developers, Procore has announced they have acquired yet another tech company to help bolster their offerings.

Women in Construction Conference to Make it’s US Debut in September

August 12, 2019 Shane Hedmond

According to the most recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, women only account for 9.9% of the workforce in the United States construction industry. To help drive gender diversity in construction and empower women, a new conference will be making its US debut in September, called Women in Construction USA 2019.

A Complete Guide to Milwaukee Tool’s M18 Battery Lineup

August 8, 2019 Shane Hedmond

For years, Milwaukee has made it very clear that they will continue to keep their M18 platform as their core system. Cordless tool users spend a ton of money into batteries these days, and the company’s goal is to not force them into investing into a new cordless system. That means that Milwaukee has to come up with innovative ways to provide the tools users want while being limited to 18 volts.

Ohio Plumber Fined $145K & Placed on OSHA Severe Violator Program After 2019 Trench Collapse Death

August 7, 2019 Shane Hedmond

The spring of 2019 saw 3 trench collapse deaths in a span of 10 days. One at a home construction site in Colorado, another during a culvert install in Marysville, Ohio, and a third at a residential site in Sugarcreek Township, Ohio. The latter has recently received a hefty fine and penalty from OSHA.

3M Issues Immediate Stop Use and Recall on DBI-SALA Nano-Lok edge and Wrap Back Self-Retracting Lifelines

August 6, 2019 Shane Hedmond

Personal fall protection devices are extremely important to saving lives and preventing injuries due to falls on a jobsite. Half the battle is getting your team to wear harnesses, but when they do, you need to trust that the devices will work when they’re needed. 3M has recently issued an immediate stop use and product recall on two of their fall protection products.

Procore Announces Full Lineup for Annual Tech Conference, Groundbreak, Hopes for Largest Event Yet

August 5, 2019 Shane Hedmond

Construction Management software company, Procore, initially launched their annual technology conference, Groundbreak, back in 2015. Originally hosted at their headquarters in California, the event has grown exponentially from that first year and this year may be its biggest yet.

9 Workers Injured After Floor Collapse During Concrete Placement of 7th Floor in Houston

August 1, 2019 Shane Hedmond

While placing concrete on the 7th floor of a new hotel in Houston, TX, 16 construction workers were suddenly sent falling to the 6th floor below, sending 9 of them to the hospital, according to local news reports.

Report: Recent Construction Crane Deaths in Texas More than Triple Next Highest State

July 31, 2019 Shane Hedmond

A recent crane collapse in Dallas, TX, that left a woman, who was in her apartment, dead, several others injured, and hundreds displaced, has triggered a local news station to dig further into what the city and state are doing to protect from these accidents in the future.

Procore Launches 3rd Annual Search for the Hard Hat Hero

July 30, 2019 Shane Hedmond

Procore, the company behind the construction management software of the same name, has launched the nomination booth for their 3rd Annual Hard Hat Hero competition, in search of the workers who make a meaningful impact to the world of construction.

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