Construction Accidents: The Risks, the Facts and the Repercussions

December 3, 2017

Each day, on average, two construction workers die of work-related injuries in the United States. In fact, one in five workplace fatalities is construction-related. The top causes of construction-related fatalities are falls, struck-by an object, electrocution and caught between objects. Generally, an employee cannot sue his or her employer for on-the-job injuries other than using the worker's compensation system.

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Where Do America’s Mechanical Engineers Work?

Infographic | February 6, 2020

Mechanical engineers are found in dozens of industries, and the technical divisions of ASME span from aerospace to tribology. However, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the arm of the U.S. government tasked with tracking employment, found that of the 303,440 mechanical engineers at work in the United States in May 2018 the date of its most recent estimate of industry-specific occupational employment and wages, 148,890 work in the manufacturing sector. That’s 49 percent of all mechanical engineers.

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How Augmented and Virtual Reality Can Boost Productivity in Construction

Infographic | January 9, 2020

The U.S. construction industry builds nearly $1.3 trillion worth of structures every year and employs more than 7 million workers. For various reasons, poor productivity in construction is a costly and difficult challenge to address. Virtual reality and augmented reality technology can improve communication, reduce costs, and identify problems in advance.

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Infographic | June 2, 2022

DevOps is the more popular word today. If you are a DevOps engineer, then it’s your time in the global IT industry. But success in DevOps journey doesn’t come so easily. The industry needs a different ‘YOU’ with go-getter attitude and a collaborative mindset.

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Why Fast and Accurate Financial Reporting is Critical for Construction Firms

Infographic | March 9, 2020

Executing the vision of your construction firm is priority number one. This list shows the top ten ways that fast and accurate financial reporting delivers increased value to your firm, helping to round out your vision. From enabling cash flow for new projects to the decision-making process needed for predictive trends, this infographic can empower your organization to meet both today’s and tomorrow’s challenges in the construction industry.

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Robots at Your Service

Infographic | February 20, 2020

Service robots assist humans in performing tasks that are either too dirty, dull, dangerous, or distant, excluding industrial automation. These semi-autonomous or fully autonomous robots perform domestic tasks-such as vacuuming or lawn maintenance; they work in hospitals, fields, and warehouses; they inspect infrastructure and explore deep sea; they entertain humans and provide directions and engagement at various events. The number of service robots being sold is increasing explosively. Some 361,000 professional service robots were expected to be sold in 2019, up from 271,000 in the previous year.

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Trade Winds Single-Point Store for construction chemicals products

Infographic | April 2, 2020

Rapid developments in emerging countries and the use of innovative products and materials in construction activities have supported the growth of construction chemicals markets. Construction activities are driven by continuing industrialization and urbanization. Increasing construction expenditures in both new construction and improvement & repair projects will drive the demand for construction chemicals.

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At Quality Industries, our Nashville-area and Dallas-area facilities house more than 300,000 square feet of diverse, state-of-the-art metal fabrication equipment operated by expert technicians. We deploy a broad array of punching, cutting, welding, forming, bending and stamping systems which are complemented by our finishing, powder coating and custom assembly capabilities.

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