Researchers develop system to help prevent construction accidents and materials falling from buildings
Monday, April 30, 2012 - 03:30
in Physics & Chemistry
(Phys.org) -- Construction management experts at the University of Calgary's Schulich School of Engineering have developed a system that employs remote sensing technology to improve safety on construction sites by using tracking tags to monitor movements in real-time. Knowing the precise location of people, equipment and building materials will reduce accidents and could also help prevent materials from being placed too close to edges where they could fall.