GreyOrange's AI-powered software automates warehouse operations by enabling predictive logistics and dynamic decision-making. The technology streamlines material handling and inventory management through intelligent automation systems.
The Chemical Safety Board is urging chemical facilities to prepare now for hurricane season by securing hazardous materials and training workers on emergency procedures before storms arrive. Proper preparation and emergency planning can prevent catastrophic incidents when severe weather hits coastal industrial operations.
Allison Okamura and Ayoung Kim have been selected as the 2026 winners of MassRobotics' Robotics Medal and Rising Star Medal, which recognize outstanding women in the robotics field. These awards highlight leadership and innovation from women advancing robotics technology and applications.
A University of Massachusetts-Lowell study of 66 workers found that accepting physical limitations helps construction workers with chronic pain reduce fatigue and mental strain on the job. Researchers recommend workers recognize their bodies have different capabilities than their peers and embrace that reality as part of sustainable work practices.
Industry experts at the Robotics Summit & Expo discussed current developments in humanoid robot design and their potential applications. The panel focused on the challenge of bringing humanoid robots to market at an affordable $20,000 price point.
A survey of over 600 health care workers found that more than 60% believe their employers lack strong safety concerns and provide inadequate safety training. The findings from Centegix's 2026 Healthcare Workforce Safety Report highlight significant gaps in workplace security practices and employee protection protocols.
Gatik is partnering with PepsiCo to deploy autonomous freight vehicles across PepsiCo's North American regional transportation networks for daily product movement between sites. The deployment targets the supply chain logistics segment where autonomous vehicles can operate on established routes with predictable patterns.
The House Judiciary Committee approved H.R. 5437 on a 16-7 vote, legislation that would protect stone slab manufacturers and sellers from silicosis lawsuits stemming from worker exposure to silica dust. The bill now advances to the full House for a vote.
Jason White has been named ABC's 2026 Craft Professional of the Year, recognized for his career-long commitment to adapting, modifying, and overcoming challenges in construction. White credits his success to pushing forward and doing his best, embodying the kind of resilience and work ethic the construction industry values.
North Carolina's Department of Labor will no longer reduce penalties for safety violations that cause worker deaths, effective immediately under a new directive from Commissioner Luke Farley. This eliminates the practice of discounting fines in fatal accident cases, ensuring full penalties apply regardless of circumstances.
Voltage Vessels has launched Eclipse X9, a new composite material made from recycled PETG and basalt fiber designed for large-format 3D printing applications. The material is now available in both pellet and filament forms after years of development.
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has released the first-ever occupant safety ratings for cargo vans and work trucks, helping construction companies make informed vehicle purchase decisions. These new evaluations provide critical safety data for the light commercial vehicles that contractors rely on daily.
Hello Robot's Stretch system has been recognized by the World Economic Forum as a technology pioneer for its mobile manipulation capabilities. The system is designed to assist older adults and people with disabilities, expanding accessibility in robotic automation.
Monopour construction, which combines footing and stemwall pouring in a single operation, requires understanding industry standards like ACI 117M-10 tolerances to execute successfully. Proper planning and adherence to concrete placement standards are critical to achieving quality results with this integrated ICF construction method.
Construction materials prices jumped 2.6% in May alone, with costs climbing nearly 10% compared to the same month last year. Despite the price surge, the construction industry added a solid number of jobs in May, showing resilience in the hiring market.
X Square Robot released XRZero-G0, an open-source framework and dataset containing 2,000 hours of robot training data that cuts real-robot training requirements by up to 20 times. This resource enables construction robotics developers to train and deploy robots more efficiently with significantly less field data collection.
Jenny Ferdinand-Stong has been named ABC's 2026 Health and Safety Professional of the Year for her work advancing construction safety. Her philosophy emphasizes that safety leadership isn't determined by job title or experience level, but rather by the commitment everyone brings to the job from day one.
Mid-sized contractors need a structured approach to adopting new technology, starting with assessing current operations and identifying high-impact areas before making significant investments. A practical roadmap prioritizes quick wins and measurable ROI while building organizational capability to implement and sustain technology changes over time.
The AGC Education & Research Foundation is providing construction students with hands-on summer internship opportunities to build practical experience in the field. These internships help develop the next generation of construction professionals and strengthen the industry's workforce pipeline.
Structured AI, a computer vision platform for quality assurance and control, has raised $5 million in total funding to advance its AI-powered construction inspection capabilities. The startup is partnering with Syska Hennessy Group to refine and expand its platform for job site use.
The House Appropriations Committee approved a fiscal year 2027 budget bill that cuts OSHA's funding by more than 8%, exceeding the Department of Labor's proposed reduction. This reduction will impact the agency's ability to enforce workplace safety standards across the construction industry.
The EU's safety and health agency has launched a new webpage dedicated to occupational cancers, which kill 100,000 workers annually across the European Union. Construction professionals should review the resource as the industry faces significant exposure risks to carcinogenic materials and substances on job sites.
Crescent Valley and Henley high schools won Oregon OSHA's 18th annual student media competition focused on promoting young worker safety and health awareness. The Oregon Young Employee Safety Coalition (O[yes]) uses the contest to engage students in creating content that educates their peers about workplace hazards and prevention.