Triax Technologies Launches Spot-r EvacTag to Increase Construction Jobsite Safety

Solution Improves Current Evacuation Procedures with High-Decibel Alarm, LED Lighting NORWALK, Conn., Jan. 23, 2018 – Triax Technologies, Inc., a leading provider of technology for the connected jobsite, today announced Spot-r EvacTag, the first construction-specific solution of its kind to alert workers to a jobsite evacuation in real-time. Integrated with Triax’s proprietary network and wearable…

Construction IT specialist paints 2018 as “year of digital disruption”

Concrete Products shares Triax’s trends and predictions for 2018, construction’s “year of digital disruption.” The rise of the Internet of Things (IoT) and accompanying developments, including integration, data analytics, and IoT/insurance relationships, puts construction in an excellent position to shatter its reputation as one of least digitized industries once and for all. Read the full Concrete Products…

8 construction trends to watch in 2018

In December, we shared our top trends and predictions for 2018 when it comes to construction technology. After a strong 2017, commercial contractors are gearing up for an even stronger 2018, and as construction companies plan for new projects, initiatives, and opportunities at their form, there are a few trends shaping the industry. Read ConstructionDive‘s…

Spot-r EquipTag and Clip gives contractors non-GPS solution for equipment tracking

Keeping track of people, materials, and machines on busy construction sites is a constant challenge. GPS telematics systems can help, but as the phrase implies, it requires “systems” and clear line of sight to the sky. Equipment World covered Triax’s Spot-r EquipTag product announcement, which occurred in conjunction with Autodesk University 2017 in Las Vegas:…

How Technology is Changing the Face of the Construction Industry

Ozobot blog looks at the dramatic technological and developmental improvements in the construction field over the past few decades, including when it comes to materials, 3D and offsite printing, wearable technology and overall site safety. Ozobot features Triax’s Spot-r wearable sensors as a “great example of safety improvements in construction through technology.” While these gadgets…

Report: Tech tools increase onsite safety

Dodge Data & Analytics’ newest SmartMarketReport, Safety Management in the Construction Industry, shows that technology, including BIM, drones and wearables, is having a positive effect onsite in regards to improving safety. Although wearable devices, including Spot-r by Triax, aren’t as widely adopted with only 13% of respondents saying they use them, 82% that do says…