Digital twins are set for rapid adoption in 2023
The idea of digital twins — digital representations of physical systems, products or processes that serve as indistinguishable counterparts for purposes such as simulations, testing, monitoring and maintenance — has been around for some time. But indications are the concept’s time…
Construction robotics firm Kewazo raises $10 million
Automating construction makes plain sense on the face of it. It’s one of the world’s biggest industries. It’s also among the most expensive and, often, dangerous. Certainly it checks off the three Ds (dull, dirty, dangerous) of automation quite plainly. We…
5 reasons why sustainable timber must become a core global building material
When sourced from sustainably managed, climate-smart forests, biobased buildings can be hugely instrumental in combating climate change, driving investment back into forests while simultaneously creating a carbon sink in the built environment. There are five reasons why sustainable timber must become one…
IAPMO Publishes Children’s Coloring Book
When was the last time your favorite superhero used powers to ensure you have safe drinking water and proper sanitation? The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) is leading the charge to spotlight the real-life superheroes who protect our everyday lives by…
Standardized working at heights training improves safety, study
A follow-up study looking at the impact of Ontario’s mandated working at heights training confirms standardized training results in safer work. In fact, lead researcher for this Institute for Work & Health (IWH) study, Dr. Linda Robson says, “Something special is…
How to Choose the Best Safety Glasses for the Job
Choosing the right safety glasses for the specific hazard and application is critical to reduce the risk of injuries and severity on the job and at home. Your eyes are your only exposed internal organ, and they can not be replaced. With the…