In a perfect world, contractors would have access to 3D models of all of their projects. The problem, however, is that 3D image capture has traditionally been expensive, time consuming, and complex. Matterport’s goal is to make the process accessible to all.
Read moreThe 7 Biggest Construction Safety Stories of 2019
The NTSB investigating the FIU pedestrian bridge collapse
Construction safety is one of the most important topics I believe that I cover on Construction Junkie. It’s important to stay up-to-date with these stories not only from a governmental compliance standpoint, but to improve the lives of the workers on your jobsite and reduce the inherent risks of the jobs.
Read moreThe 11 Most Interesting Construction Technology Stories of 2019
via Boston Dynamics
2019 saw continued advances across many sectors of construction technology. Software companies continue to be gobbled up, as consolidation and integrations are helping to streamline resources for contractors. Some robotics have made their way to the jobsite, though they’re still not ready to make a significant impact just yet.
Read moreThe Top 7 Demolition Videos of 2019
In order to do anything in construction, typically something has to be demolished first. Throughout the year, we scour the interwebs to find the most interesting for the most interesting videos of the process across the globe.
Read moreThe 12 Coolest Construction Projects of 2019
Hudson Yards, courtesy of Related-Oxford
Before I get started, let’s first state the obvious: every construction project is cool. Building anything from nothing is inherently cool, but then there are those projects that completely set themselves apart either through the design, the method, or the situation.
Read moreThe 11 Craziest Construction Videos of 2019
Construction can be an extreme business, containing some of the most awe-inspiring structures and building practices, but also some seriously dangerous situations. Those situations can be a great tool for positive marketing or a nightmare, given the circumstances, and with smartphone cameras in everyone’s pocket, it’s easy to capture those moments.
Read moreYour Favorite Construction Junkie Articles in 2019
image source (clockwise from top left): YouTube, Construction Junkie, Construction Junkie. Andy Rogers, YouTube, and Sarens
Another year is almost in the books — and what an interesting year it was. There was a lot to talk about across our favorite construction topics this year, like technology, safety, crazy videos, and tools. I’ve got a few more 2019 recap articles comping up, so you can make sure you didn’t miss anything important, but I wan ted to start with the articles that our readers found most interesting in the past year.
Read moreWhy and How You Should Document Near Miss Construction Safety Incidents
When it comes to safety on the jobsite, most contractors focus on widely accepted performance indicators like an experience modification rating (EMR) or the count of their OSHA recordable incidents. While these are important overall numbers, ignoring near miss incidents can be a costly mistake for the future.
Read moreSlatPlanner Provides Active Planning, Collaborative Tool for Project Scheduling
The schedule is arguably one of the most important aspects of any construction project. No matter how well you plan a project before it starts, there will always be changes and adjustments. Schedule changes require collaboration with other trade contractors to avoid conflicts, so providing a platform to make those changes is key. Slatplanner, by Buildfore, is a new program to help keep everyone up-to-date both physically in the field and digitally outside of the job trailer.
Read moreNew York City Passes Law for Bird-Friendly Exterior Requirement for Buildings
New York City is home to a large number of the United States’ tall and supertall buildings, many of which are wrapped in window glazing. All of those buildings come at a cost, though, as unsuspecting birds crash into these “invisible” buildings and die – by the millions – each year. A new law in NYC would help to reduce that number.
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