Triax Technologies CEO and Suffolk Exec to Present Technology Trends in Jobsite Safety at AGC Annual Convention

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 technology on jobsite safety. This presentation will take place at the 99th Annual Associated General Contractors (AGC) Annual Convention, which runs from Feb. 25-27 at the Hyatt Regency in New Orleans. Additionally, Triax will be showcasing its IoT-based Spot-r solutions at the conference.
“Safety continues to be one of the most challenging and important issues facing general contractors today, and we’re at an exciting time now to have the technology that can effectively address that,” said Hollingsworth. “Emerging sensor technologies are enabling a new level of visibility, and innovative firms like Suffolk are on the forefront of implementing these solutions to realize critical safety benefits. During our session, we’ll share how our Spot-r sensors are connecting the jobsite and significantly reducing risk.”
Presentation details:
Topic: “The Suffolk Approach to Site Safety Through Cutting-Edge Construction Technology”
Dates/Times: Sunday, Feb. 25, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. CST, and Monday, Feb. 26 1:30-2:30 p.m. CST
About the Session:
Hollingsworth will discuss safety challenges in the workplace, and how wearables and sensors are increasing jobsite visibility, and helping contractors to minimize and prevent accidents. Ware will discuss real-world use cases of this technology at Suffolk and how the firm has implemented Triax’s Spot-r sensors to monitor site safety and real-time worker headcounts, and strengthen current evacuation procedures.
Exhibitor information:
Spot-r demos will be conducted at Triax booth (# 1200):
  • Feb. 26, 2:45 p.m. CST
  • Feb. 27, 1:30 p.m. CST
Spot-r/Autodesk BIM 360 integration demo- at Autodesk booths 900 – 903 (integration/partnership)
  • Feb. 26, 12:30 – 2:00 p.m. CST
  • Feb.27, 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. CST
About the AGC and the Annual Convention
The Associated General Contractors of America is the leading association for the construction industry. AGC represents more than 26,000 firms, including over 6,500 of America’s leading general contractors, and over 9,000 specialty-contracting firms. More than 10,500 service providers and suppliers are also associated with AGC, all through a nationwide network of chapters. AGC’s Annual Convention delivers the working knowledge contractors need to improve operations, expand into new markets and build their business. Attendees include more than 2,500 construction industry professionals.
About Triax Technologies
Triax Technologies, Inc. is a Norwalk, Conn.-based technology company that develops and delivers IoT solutions for the construction industry. Its flagship Spot-r system connects workers, equipment and managers through a proprietary, minimal infrastructure network, sensors and a cloud-based dashboard. By providing real-time, data-driven visibility into daily site operations and safety incidents, Spot-r is changing the way construction companies manage resources, information, and risk. Triax develops intelligent, actionable solutions that address the complexities of an active jobsite, and helps firms streamline processes and build safer and smarter.
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Triax Technologies CEO and Suffolk Exec to Present Technology Trends in Jobsite Safety at AGC Annual Convention