As the world grapples with the unprecedented threat of the COVID-19 pandemic, every sector is rethinking how it does business, including construction. Amid stay-at-home orders across the country, we’re hearing from builders and contractors who are scrambling now to determine how they’ll adapt to this “new normal” and safely continue their day-to-day operations. At Triax,…
Companies hear plenty of noise from technology providers about the benefits of their various platforms, including the ability to “automate” workflows and processes. But often those solutions don’t involve actual automation. Instead, they are simply digitizing information. And for contractors, builders and operators, the difference between the two is more than semantics. It can have…
The Internet of Things is transforming the construction industry but not all networks are created equal. Understand what you need to know when adopting this technology and the questions you should be asking
October is another busy month for Triax as we travel to shows and conferences across the country to meet with industry leaders and bring attention to the benefits of connected jobsites.
In December, we released our construction technology predictions for 2019, including jobsite technology going mainstream. As the start of a new year, we remain committed to working internally as well as alongside our customers and industry partners to put the people, processes and technology in place to unlock the power of data in 2019 and…
It’s hard to believe another year is coming to a close. 2018 was a watershed year for the construction industry, Triax Technologies, and our Spot-r system, and across jobsites, conference rooms, and industry events, we saw technology move from a few early adopters to a growing majority. In 2018, IoT technology, including wearables, sensors and…
Deciding to adopt new technologies is the first step in a larger process that includes researching, vetting and ultimately implementing new technologies. In the latest installment of #SmarterwithSpotr, Triax’s Vice President of Product, Ian Ouellette, talks about the technology adoption lifecycle and the pitfalls that need to be avoided to the most out of your…
In this byline for Construction Business Owner, Triax’s Chad Hollingsworth discusses how the data created by IoT devices on the jobsite provides unprecedented visibility into safety incidents and hazards. Construction is a low-margin industry facing a skilled labor shortage and increasingly complex, fragmented projects. While every project is unique, with countless moving parts and diverse…
In this article for Construction Executive, Triax Technologies CEO Chad Hollingsworth discusses of the Internet of Things can help the construction industry improve safety outcomes. Worker safety remains a top industry priority. In May 2018, during the fifth annual Construction Safety Week, more than 80 construction companies and industry partners joined forces to reaffirm their…
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…
