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Employing Cutting-Edge Technology to Build the Future

December 29, 2020
Wendell Barnes
When thinking of technological advancements, one might automatically gravitate towards industries such as medicine or electronics, but in reality, the construction industry is one of the most innovative industries out there today.

Technology is everchanging and influencing the construction process and the nature of the markets served by the construction industry. New technologies are allowing for innovative steps such as recycling of new materials, 3D printing of entire buildings, precise surveying from remote locations through drones, and wearable tech that is keeping our on-site teams safe. One of the greatest technical impacts is improved management methods and automation. Construction design continues to see increased sophistication in the conceptual phase and real-time data communication networks to support project management, scheduling, budgeting and estimating.

Technology is revolutionizing every aspect of the construction industry. At Gilbane, we continue to adopt new technologies that have helped drive construction forward. We invite you to click below and view how these solutions are deployed on our projects:
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About Authors
Wendell Barnes is an Operational Excellence Manager. Wendell received his Bachelor of Science in Construction Science from Texas A&M University and has worked in a variety of capacities on various projects during his tenure with Gilbane Building Company. His unique skill set includes over 7 years of project jobsite management in the field, 13 years of experience on the construction management software side, and now he is the Operational Excellence Manager for the Federal Division. That dynamic experience has helped him to understand and relate to users in any role of the commercial construction industry. He has presented in numerous forums including AGC’s National Convention, CMAA’s National Convention, SAME’s JETC, Advancing Precon & Advancing Construction conferences, Fiatech, Autodesk University, and has been a part of AGC’s Webinar series.
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One Reply to “Employing Cutting-Edge Technology to Build the Future”

  1. Raghuvaran Chakkravarthy
    • December 31, 2020

    Hi Wendell,

    Good Sharing. Yes, I can see our team using more wearable at the site. example: Apple watch.

    1. Apple Watch detects that the decibel level has risen to a point where hearing could be affected, it can notify the user with a tap on the wrist.
    2. Fitness tracking (calories, exercise minutes, standing)
    3. Detect a fall and alert emergency services.
    4. And detect when I am washing my hands and automatically start a 20-sec countdown timer.

    Any many more features that apply to the construction industry.

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