equipment can be re-deployed for use—eliminating unnecessary complexity when an issue arises with machines and ensuring that machines are safe to operate.


• Invest in technology that enhances efficiency without adding to the cognitive burden.


Allowing workers to focus on their


core tasks is key. Here are some ways construction businesses can help workers keep focus: • Utilize technology to automate repetitive tasks and free up workers to focus on their core responsibilities. By implementing an equipment management system, contractors can automate tasks such as preventative maintenance schedules or service intervals, inspection reports, inventory replenishment and more.


• Implement systems that provide real-time data and insights, enabling workers to make informed decisions. Investing in a technology solution that can act as a source of truth for all equipment data, for example, can streamline workflows and minimize the need for rework due to updated data.


• Focus on technologies that improve communication between workers and management, to reduce feelings of isolation as well as miscommunication.


While good technology should im-


prove communication inherently, it’s also important for construction businesses to foster a culture of communication and collaboration. • Utilize communication platforms to facilitate collaboration and teamwork.


• Ensure that workers receive adequate training and support on new technologies.


• Create channels where workers can provide feedback, such as near misses or safety hazards, and be assured that they will be addressed.


The Fear Factor: Safety Cameras and Anxiety Reduction By treating technology rollouts as an opportunity to connect, not control, contractors can shift the narrative. Tech becomes a tool for empowerment, not surveillance. One construction technology with a


direct link to empowerment is the safety camera. In an industry where high-risk operations are the norm, anxiety around accidents, liability, and job security is a daily burden. Because the fear of work- place accidents, potential lawsuits, and


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Cement Masons Locals 500 & 600 signatory contractors are among the highest profile, reputable and successful firms in South- ern California. Our workforce represents the most highly trained and competent craftspeople in the concrete industry. Our relationship together can assist in your company’s value and growth. If that doesn’t convince you, maybe this will. We help level your playing field with:     


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