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How construction technology helps turn high-risk scenarios into safer situations

Insurers need to know where construction technology is headed and how new devices can help improve construction quality and worker safety.

By Tom Grandmaison | Updated on November 06, 2017

Newer developments like 3-D laser and sensor technologies are enabling contractors to build in a smarter and safer way. Insurers should understand where the construction industry is headed in terms of technology use and how emerging devices can help improve both physical construction sites and worker safety.

Imagine being in the middle of a large-scale office tower build, with the framing, exterior walls and roof all finished, when you notice the structure’s support beam measurements appear to be wrong. Instead of going back to the architect and engineers involved in the project to confirm measurements by hand, and potentially stalling the build of the project, you use a 3-D laser scanner that in a matter of moments confirms the design measurements are on point and you won’t have to delay the build.

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