Construction is an economic driver, estimated to grow globally by 67 percent from $7.2 trillion today to $12 trillion by 2020. Despite this rapid growth, the industry continues to struggle with challenges that other industries have long overcome, including a lack of visibility and business intelligence across jobsites and project participants. In this piece for…
Modular construction refers to the process of taking prefabricated units, which are built off-site (i.e. away from their final destination) and pieced together at the jobsite/on the premises. The modules can consist of parts of a room, an entire room, or an individual unit such as a bathroom, which is fitted with other components at…
Triax Technologies, Inc., a leading provider of technology for the connected jobsite, today announced that it has been named Health and Safety Solution of the Year from the New York City Construction Awards (NYCCA), held in conjunction with the New York Build Expo.
The shortage of available labor in construction has been well-documented. According to a January 2018 Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) and Sage Construction and Real Estate survey of more than 1,000 firms nationwide, an overwhelming majority (82%) expect it will remain difficult or become even harder to recruit and hire qualified workers this year,…
Within the last year, the construction industry has kick-started its digital journey, as record activity, investment and innovation have resulted in a surge of cutting-edge, IoT-enabled solutions designed specifically for the construction industry. Faced with increased demand and a skilled labor shortage, contractors are asking about technology tools and how they can be implemented at…
Integration will enhance connected jobsite, construction technology ecosystem NORWALK, Conn., April 10, 2018 – Triax Technologies, Inc., a leading provider of technology for the connected jobsite, today announced it is collaborating with Oracle Construction and Engineering to help customers transform their businesses through innovative technology and real-time data. This announcement is part of an effort…
Triax CEO Chad Hollingsworth spoke with AEC Next about the power of construction IoT and how advanced data analytics – in other words, pulling actionable insights from the wealth of field data being collected – holds the key to widespread adoption. Triax will be exhibiting at Booth 659 during the AEC Next conference June 5-7th…
From scheduling to risk management, contractors and AEC firms are looking towards artificial intelligence platforms to improve efficiencies, safety, and understandings on commercial construction projects. As John Caufield, Senior Editor, Building Design + Construction writes in their Tech Report 5.0: “As data storage and computational power have expanded, more firms are willing to engage AI…
Every owner and contractor is familiar with the insurance coverage and certificates needed for a construction project. In construction, coverage and policies can take many forms, such as builder’s risk insurance which protects the named insured from certain named perils while the building is being constructed (e.g. fire, lightning, vandalism) or general liability insurance which…
Flagship Spot-r solution recognized for enabling greater visibility, safety on the jobsite Norwalk, Conn. April 2, 2018 – Triax Technologies, Inc., a leading provider of technology for the connected jobsite, today announced that it has been named Health and Safety Solution of the Year from the New York City Construction Awards (NYCCA), held in conjunction…