The construction industry has one of the most hazardous working environments worldwide,
which accounts for about 1 in every 5 occupational fatalities. The high rates of workplace …

Construction sites need to be monitored continuously to detect unsafe conditions and protect
workers from potential injuries and fatal accidents. In current practices, construction-safety …

Within the construction industry, accident statistics indicate that there are fatalities and
serious injuries in confined spaces due to exposure to hazardous environment. A review of …

Abstract Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) in building construction remains a
worldwide problem in terms of workplace injury, illness and fatality statistics. Construction …

In recent years, the use of new technologies is rapidly transforming the way working
activities are managed and carried out. In the construction industry, in particular, the use of …

Construction remains as a hazardous industry that can expose construction workers to fatal
accidents and illnesses. With recent advances in BIM technology, project information in BIM …

This report presents the main results of the BIM Safety research project (BIM-based Safety
management and Communication System) carried out April 2009-June 2011. The main …

Deplorable safety management practices are damaging the reputation of construction
sector. Though legislation has specified rules and regulations for safety improvement, the …

The construction industry has one of the highest occupational accident incidence rates
among all economic sectors. Currently, building information modelling (BIM) appears to be a …

In recent years, many studies have focused on the application of advanced technology as a
way to improve management of construction safety management. A Wireless Sensor …