The Problem: Traditional job-built 2×4 wooden guardrails are an obsolete technology that is still used all over the world. “The way we have always done it” may look safe and compliant from a distance, but quality and OSHA compliance are never guaranteed with...
FieldLens, a web based application available on both Android and iOs, allows for real-time documentation of safety hazards, job site notes, and punch lists. The app eliminates the need to re-type your notes or send separate emails to the correct people, because it...
The Mackinac Bridge has spanned 5 miles across the Straights of Mackinac, connecting Michigan’s Lower and Upper Peninsulas for 60 years. Construction began on May 7, 1954 and the bridge was officially opened to the public on November 1, 1957. According to the Mackinac...
Roofers have one of the most uncomfortable jobs on any construction site, especially when installing a dark roofing material. A traditional black roof, either asphalt shingles or EPDM, can be up to 50 degrees warmer than the surrounding temperatures. It’s also...
The Netherlands has a ton of bridges, especially pedestrian and biking bridges, thanks to its abundant system of canals. Perhaps because of that, they have become a leader in 3D printing technology when it comes to bridges. A couple years ago, Amsterdam, the capital...
