Demystifying Encryption in Construction Technology

Construction technology has come a long way in the last five years and as construction projects become more complex, the number of players at any stage of a project increases. When you start increasing the number of subcontractors and suppliers, you are bound to see security issues come up that require more robust encryption technologies … Read more

How to use Cameras for OSHA

Nearly every facet of a construction project can be improved with technology. One interesting use of technology is cameras for OSHA compliance or safety training on a job site. While most construction site managers consider construction cameras to be beneficial for progress reports or job site security, expanding your use of your existing camera network … Read more

What Construction Execs Can Do While Drinking That Morning Coffee

For a typical construction executive, taking advantage of every second begins with their morning coffee break. Mornings are scientifically proven to be a very important period in the workday because the human brain has just been rebooted and is the most open to new ideas. Here are five essential activities construction execs can do while … Read more

What is Lean Construction

Lean Construction is a way of designing production systems within a construction environment to decrease time, effort, and waste. It is quickly becoming a popular topic around construction organizations around the globe. The goal of lean construction is to maximize value while minimizing costs associated with construction project design, planning, activation, and maintenance. The methodology … Read more

Up your Job site security with cameras

Considering the valuable tools, materials, and machinery present on any job site, cameras are by far the most cost-effective method of securing these assets. While construction site safety is at the top of the list of worries for any site manager, a very close second is job site security. Up your Job site security with … Read more

Protecting privacy under the watchful eye of a camera

Construction cameras are a great way to secure your jobsite, but how do you walk the fine line between a secure workplace and the privacy of your employees and visitors? Surveillance cameras are part of any robust security plan, but there are privacy concerns you should be aware of before getting started. The first, that … Read more

How to Maximizing IoT at Construction Sites

The IoT (Internet of Things) is an idea that is transforming many industries including construction. The question isn’t whether IoT is coming to the construction industry, but how to leverage the power of IoT to decrease costs and increase productivity. Maximizing IoT at construction sites. Techology has vastly improved how construction businesses complete a variety … Read more

Tracking assembly projects with cameras

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) found that pre-fabrication reduces budgets by 6% or more. It is no wonder that many construction firms are looking to find new ways to monitor and manage assembly projects for their clients like tracking assembly projects with cameras. While pre-assembly of projects has been used within the … Read more

The Growth of the Construction Industry and SiteKick

While the global construction market size is expected to decline from $11,217.4 billion in 2019 to $10,566.8 billion in 2020, the industry will show signs of recovery in 2021 and reach an estimated market size of $11,496.7 billion, a compound annual growth of the construction industry of 1.2% between 2019 and 2021. Despite a global … Read more

Images and Machine Learning in Construction

As construction technology gets more advanced, construction site administrators can leverage more tools to ensure success. This is where artificial intelligence and machine learning come into play on a construction site. Artificial intelligence is a technology which enables a machine to simulate human behavior. Machine learning is a subset of AI which allows a machine … Read more