Building a Smarter Construction Future with Technology

Building a Smarter Construction Future with Technology

By Heather Fudger, Sharp: As the weather finally warms up, construction season is kicking into high gear. When thinking of a construction site, what comes to mind? Probably hard hats, heavy machinery, loud noises from drilling and hammering and a whole lot of blueprints. Construction is all about the perfect mix of physical labor and strategic planning, bringing buildings and infrastructure to life. But beyond the dust and steel beams, technolog…

UWB wireless technology addresses worker safety at construction sites

In order to significantly reduce the risk of accidents in construction sites, Sharing Worker have implemented a solution using ultra wideband (UWB) wireless technology to create a ‘security bubble’ around dangerous vehicles. Even if construction sites are well managed, there remain significant risks. There are always blind spots around vehicles, and often a lot of noise, meaning a worker on foot might not hear an approaching or reversing vehicle…