The following three topics will be presented at the 2016 Tech Showcase at AGC's 97th Annual Convention

The use of 3D printing in industry and manufacturing is becoming more commonplace. With the benefits of speed, accuracy, reduced labor costs, reduced waste, reduced health and safety risks, and being environmentally friendly, 3D printing in construction is set to take off.  3D printing in a construction application can include the creation of complex components or entire structures.    

It seems as if unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), aka, drones, are all over the news lately. From crashes on the White House lawn, to the shooting down of a nosy neighbor’s drone, to near misses at airports, the FAA is set to issue new regulations regarding the use and registration of drones in the public airspace. 

We all know that Building Information Modeling (BIM) is a great tool for designing a building or other complex structure.  Did you ever think to use BIM for preplanning safety on a project site?  Could your safety staff meet with your BIM detailer to look for potential hazards such as areas that need handrails, deep excavations and crane coordination issues?  By incorporating safety preplanning into the model the entire team can see the hazards and address them before they become a problem.