SmartBrief conducted a Q&A with our CEO, Robert Costantini to discuss productivity and connectivity on the jobsite. Here’s what he had to say: “More job sites are becoming connected for a variety of reasons. One of them is to manage their construction timelines, schedules and workflows. These things are starting to really morph into the…
Our VP of Product, Ian Ouellette details the critical questions to ask about safety and security before undertaking a new construction project for an article in FacilityManagement.com. Construction projects in public spaces such as schools and hospitals are on the rise across the country. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, education construction is estimated to have…
When today’s young adults contemplate their futures, construction jobsites aren’t usually part of their vision. As we’ve written before, just 3% of young people, age 18 to 25, said they planned to work in the industry, according to a survey from the National Association of Home Builders. Jobs in fields such as technology held much…
Our Spot-r connected jobsite platform is an industry proven solution providing visibility into workers, equipment and safety — helping to mitigate risks across project sites. Using our proprietary IoT system, supervisors have real-time access to information allowing them to react to issues faster and keep worker safety a top priority. Watch our video to learn…
Safety and security are critical on any jobsite, but the stakes are even higher when people are occupying the buildings that are under renovation or expansion. That was the challenge that Apex Building Group faced when it collaborated with Gilbane Development Company on three projects in the Bronx, including a 312-unit building with six wings…
Our VP of Product, Ian Ouellette weighs in on the evolution of construction technology in an article for Construction Business Owner. 2007 saw the advent of the smartphone with Apple’s release of the iPhone, combining web browsing, music player, GPS navigation, high-definition photo capture, texting, calendar, vocal dictation, weather report and mobile phone functionality in…
In an interview with Tech Republic, our CEO, Robert Costantini talks about how the Spot-r system helps make jobsites safer using IoT technology. All the data gathered by the Spot-r sensors is fed to a cloud-based dashboard and a mobile app that can monitor job sites remotely or on-premise, show a breadcrumb location history for…
Healthcare construction, jobsite safety and compliance were hot topics in 2019 on our blog as the industry grappled with market growth and a lingering labor shortage. As we embark on 2020, let’s take a look back at our most popular blog posts and news articles from 2019.
In an article for Construction Executive, our VP of Product Ian Ouellette breaks down the key rolls data will play on the jobsite going forward. Working faster, safer and more efficiently are key goals for any general contractor and many are realizing the role that data can play in helping them achieve these goals. Contractors…
In an article for Construction Business Owner, our CEO Robert Costantini shares his thoughts on safety and IoT in the construction industry. During the past few years, the construction industry has made great strides in shedding its image as a slow adopter of digital technology. Today, it’s no longer a question of if software, internet of things…