Session to Showcase IoT Use Cases to Increase Safety, Minimize Risk NORWALK, Conn., Feb. 20, 2018 – Triax Technologies, Inc., a leading provider of technology for the connected jobsite, today announced that its co-founder and CEO, Chad Hollingsworth, will join Doug Ware, VP of Risk Management, Suffolk in a presentation that addresses the impact of…
As construction activity hits pre-recession levels, construction cranes increasingly dot city skylines and neighborhoods nationwide. There were roughly 400 cranes across 14 major U.S. cities in July 2017 – a figure that is only increasing, as the Dodge Momentum Index leaped 14% in November, the second straight month of healthy gains coming from the commercial…
The construction industry today still evokes images of men in hard hats and work boots and remains a largely male-dominated industry. Although women account for 43% of the workforce, they comprise only 9% of the construction workforce – but, fortunately, this figure is beginning to change. Our Vice President of Marketing, Lori Peters, a Professional…
The skilled labor shortage is a hot topic within the construction industry that shows no signs of slowing down. According to a 2017 Associated General Contractors survey, more than 70 percent of contractors are having difficulty filling hourly craft positions. When construction organizations are unable to secure labor to meet demand, nobody wins. A June 2017…
When it comes to delivering world-class innovation and service to the construction industry, the three i’s of installation, identification, and insurance quickly sum up Spot-r by Triax’s ability to provide total worksite visibility and mitigate risks. Here’s what you should know about our connected jobsite solution: Installation When it comes to implementing new jobsite technology,…
Construction is an inherently dangerous industry, and much of this risk stems from the use – or improper use – of machinery and equipment. The phrase “struck-by accident” refers to any situation where a construction worker is injured as a result of being struck by materials, machinery, or equipment. Information collected by the BLS and…
According to Bureau of Labor Statistics August 2017 figures, nearly seven million people nationwide work in the construction industry across over 720,000 construction companies. The construction industry is a significant driver of the United States economy and is one of the largest customers for manufacturing, mining and a variety of services. A George Mason University…
In January, we released the Spot-r EvacTag, the first real-time, construction-specific alert system for jobsite evacuations. The device integrates with our proprietary network and Spot-r Clip to emit a high-decibel siren and visible LED alert. Read highlights from ConstructionDive‘s coverage of the launch below or read the full article here. “Last year, Triax integrated its…
When most people think of “wearable technology” they think of consumer products like the Apple smartwatch or Google Glass. At Triax, however, we see it as an answer to a problem that has long plagued the industry: Worker safety. Our Vice President of Marketing, Lori Peters, wrote about safety challenges on site, how wearables provide…
Fatal accidents in construction were up 5% in 2016—the latest year for which Bureau of Labor Statistics are available —and are at the highest level since 2008. Of course, non-fatal injuries are also of concern and in addition to physical and human harm, they have significant business impact, leading to lost time, lower productivity and…