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…
In this article from CIO Applications, Triax Technologies is recognized as a company that helps construction clients build competitive advantage and transform their business. To view the complete list, read the article Technology advancements have catalyzed the growth and transformation of the construction industry. Adoption of AutoCAD, 3D printing, drones, self-driven vehicles, IoT, and augmented…
One key benefit of the Internet of Things (IoT) is the path of data collection points, which enable meaningful and actionable data collection – and business intelligence. In the construction industry, the rise of the IoT is helping contractors improve estimating, improve transparency, manage risk, and keep costs under control. BOSS Magazine covered our Spot-r…
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than one in five private-industry fatalities occur in construction. In addition to the human and emotional costs, these accidents negatively impact employee morale, productivity, and overall profitability. The 2017 Liberty mutual Workplace Safety Index finds that injuries and accidents that cause employees to miss six or more…
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…
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…
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…
Session to Showcase Capabilities, Use Cases, Insurance Implications of Today’s Jobsite Tech NORWALK, Conn., Jan. 29, 2018 – Triax Technologies, Inc., a leading provider of technology for the connected jobsite, today announced that its President and COO, Pete Schermerhorn, will join leaders from major construction firms, Gilbane and Suffolk, as well as leading insurance firm,…