Safety and communication in the process of construction are some of the main challenges in the industry, especially in on-site stages of construction projects. The industry is facing numerous challenges, including labor shortages, while communication itself on construction sites poses as a challenge as well. Types of construction sites are different and vary greatly from one to another in terms of location, type of construction project, and the number of workers on the site among other factors. How to respond to the challenge of improving safety and communication on construction sites?
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Active Involvement in Communication on the Site
One of the most important skills a construction worker needs to have is technical preparedness, however, communication is nearly likewise important as construction workers need to be able to perform as a team. At the same time, other construction teams working off-site and commonly ordinating office work and project management also need to establish communication with on-site teams to enable smooth and efficient execution and completion of projects. Making sure that communication between construction teams is operating smoothly is assuring efficient operations. However, all teams need to be involved in active communication, verbally, and via thorough reports.
Improving Safety with Training and Tech
Many tools and gadgets such as drones and robots, for example, can be used for improving safety on construction sites. AI and machine learning can further upgrade safety solutions based on the collected data. Effective training for on-site and off-site construction workers can additionally improve safety by educating and informing workers on the overall process of construction as well as the type of construction. Safety is one of the biggest challenges in the industry as statistics are showing the highest number of workers injured on work while working on construction sites. In combination with tech, training can significantly improve the level of safety for construction workers.
