We’ve seen a tonne of construction technologies enter the market in the past year. It’s hard to keep track of the latest being heralded as the next ‘must have’ tool to further your construction company. So, to help you out, we’ve created this list of 6 of the most promising technologies in construction in 2015 that are here to stay in 2016.
This is the hard hat of the future. The DAQRI Smart Helmet is a wearable technology designed for industrial applications. The helmet features a drop-down glass display under the visor and it connects to DAQRI’s Intellitrack – a patented interactive display that can recognise images and situations by using a camera and sensor found at the back of the helmet.
Curious how the helmet works? Check out the demo video below.
Ekso Bionics first developed exoskeletons for handicapped and paraplegic (motor and sensory impaired) individuals. Like other tech and engineering companies, Ekso saw an opportunity in the construction industry. They have developed a 16-pound exoskeleton which construction workers can wear. The exoskeleton functions by using counterbalances which distributes weight and allows the wearer to hold on to heavy loads with just little to no effort.
Watch Wired Magazine’d Adam Rogers test the exoskeleton below
Dutch scientist, Henk Jonkers discovered that by adding a bacteria named Bacillus to concrete, the concrete will have the ability to re-grow and self-heal when it comes in contact with moisture. Due to concrete’s rigid structure, it is prone to cracking. When concrete is damaged, it can cause structural issues such as moisture and air infiltration as well as other aesthetic issues.
Check out the video below to understand more about how Bio Concrete works
Flooding and water runoff are often the enemy to construction sites across Australia. The company Topmix has developed a stronger permeable concrete which allows water to pass through the concrete and get absorbed by the surrounding soil.
Watch the thirsty concrete consume 1,000 gallons of water below
Fatigue is a major issue in the construction industry. Workers who are tired are more likely to get into on-site accidents. CAT has recently developed a tool which monitors an equipment operator’s facial movements to determine if they are at risk of falling asleep on the job.
Watch how this system works on the video below
Sourcing plant and equipment can be a lengthy process. PlantMiner’s technology streamlines the procurement process by finding the right equipment you need based on your location and item specifics. Accessibility is the key to our mobile technology. PlantMiner will help you procure rates for major projects, tenders, spot hire, and even replacement equipment during construction with just a few clicks.
Perich Constructions can testify for this after they had a crane break down on-site. The PlantMiner team were able to source him a replacement crane from a local supplier within a matter of minutes, and arriving on-site within the hour.
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What would an average day in your job look like? Do you spend most of the day calling subcontractors and suppliers and visting jobsites? Or are you more likely to be scheduling, pricing bids, telling supervisors what to do, or making sure that all deliveries are made? Most construction business owners and managers work hard on tasks but don't focus on what truly helps to make their companies better. It's time to decide if your activities help improve your margins, find better customers, win better contracts or move you toward achieving your overall goals.
The removal of three level crossings along Victoria’s Werribee line - Werribee and Cherry streets in Werribee and Old Geelong Road in Hoppers Crossing - are being fast tracked, which means no more level crossings on Wyndham’s Metro lines by 2022.
It's a no-brainer for construction companies to work to improve their uptime. So what does this mean exactly? Simply put, uptime is the time that your machine or team is in operation. Downtime, on the other hand, is the time that your equipment or team are not working.
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